Vice President, Product Marketing And Software Engineering Manager
Sound Research / Sonic Focus
Also a division of Synopsys (9/10-12/11), Virage Logic (11/09-9/10), and ARC International (2/08-11/09)Helped Sonic Focus, an audio technology startup, achieve profitability in the 1st year after joining the company. Assisted in negotiating a successful exit within 1.5 years via acquisition by Arc International. Managed the product line & engineering team through two additional mergers with Virage Logic & Synopsys. Helped the CEO license back the technology, spin off the division to Sound Research, create the Sound Edge brand & develop a new software product line. Architected a ground-breaking audio DSP framework & designed a patentable surround sound algorithm. Led efforts to re-brand Sonic Focus as Sound Edge, including brand/logo creation, trademark activities, sales presentations, website design, product brochures, & tradeshow promotional materials. Directed artwork & UX design for all software interfaces. Managed PR & tradeshow activities at CES and Computex.