Collaborative and engaging servant leader, experienced with driving technological and product growth with strategic leadership. Critical Thinker, hands-on with extensive experience planning and executing vision with game-changing, data-driven strategies for organizations in areas of advanced technologies such as Automation and Intelligent Products. Strong record of success building effective technical teams and developing products with strength in cross-functional collaboration. 15+ years of experience covering a very wide spectrum of responsibilities, including simulation development, production engineering, project management, R&D management, technology roadmapping (Active Safety, AI, Automation) and cross-functional leadership roles.Self-aware, approachable and progressive industry thought leader with strong technical instincts and a solid understanding of operational accelerators in different-sized teams, leveraging key insights and the role of engineering across organizations. Connected many startups and partners to accelerate technological adoption and help organizations gain key first-mover advantages. Adaptable executive able to thrive in different organizations, cultures and environments. Recipient of technical awards (2012 SAE Forest R McFarland, ASME Fellow), Industry awards (2019 SAE Foundation/DENSO Young Industry Leader, Tau Beta Pi Distinguished Alumnus) and company performance awards (Oshkosh Excellence Award, Navistar StarPower Award, Virginia Tech Citizen Scholar). Published in peer-reviewed journals and inventor holding multiple patents. Speaker/Panelist at industry events such as the NVIDIA GTC, SAE COMVEC and Tech AD.Always happy to make a new connection, so drop me a line!