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• Designed and developed AI-based Visual Inspection with predictive maintenance and analytics for Tier 1 suppliers, OEMs, and US DOD.• Successfully developed a prototype in 6 weeks and MVP in 3 months, leading to deployment at customer sites starting in November 2024.

Built pharmaceutical/healthcare device (patented 2022) from initial concept design through implementation and distribution, driving customer OTC and prescription medicine utilization and compliance. Currently in discussions with medical professionals and prospective investors to obtain funding for Phase II and III of project.

Chicago, Il, Us

Oversee and direct planning, architecture, testing and implementation of hardware/software dedicated to reducing single-use plastics through sustainable bottling technology solutions. Co-inventor of IOT machine patent issued January 2024.• Designed hardware/software, secured resources, built onshore/offshore engineering teams, architected SaaS-based platform, tested all components, and completed successful prototype against aggressive 10-month timeline. • Presented viable design solutions to customers and potential investors with a focus on innovation, data, sustainability, and cost-savings, resulting in acquiring $1.3MM grant to support project funding (USAF).• Led teams on an innovative approach to build the first closed loop beverage vending system with focus on meeting regulatory compliance.• Identified and vetted suppliers leveraging strong negotiation abilities to secure contract and substantial cost savings.

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Bennit AI is an AI based software platform for industrial users to make relevant connections and share knowledge to address industry challenges of today and tomorrow. As a pioneer in cognitive computing and on-demand expert collaboration in Industry, Bennit AI is addressing the traditionally complex and capital-centric model of technology adoption that limits business agility.

Bloomington, Minnesota, Us

I lead technology teams, Software development, QA, Architect, DevOps, and IT for a leading SaaS system of record solution for Staffing and Recruiting industry. Key highlights include:• Improved deliverables, quality, and speed-to-market. • Delivered substantial reduction of bug backlog, product backlog and tech debt.• Despite COVID-related challenges, accelerated and delivered new a product line on time and under budget.• Lead implementation of multiple initiatives in areas of testing, hiring, deployment, security and risk mitigation that continue to drive process improvement. • Enhanced customer experience, while reducing number of escalations via cross-department initiatives.

Plymouth, Mn, Us

Manage multiple aspects of operations including complete software-hardware development life cycle, manufacturing, fulfillment and professional services for global provider of enterprise Quality solution in Assembly, Manufacturing and Laboratory operations.• Supervised global teams to develop and deploy commercial software product lines in varying architecture frameworks: embedded software systems in portable collectors, Client-Server, and SaaS (Software as a Service)• Successfully orchestrated the development of a new hardware portable data collector, delivering it from design to market on time with multi-location development teams to secure 40% of revenue due to obsolescence.• Reduced cost by 30% by merging product lines and optimizing engineering resource utilization.• Successfully transitioned global product development from Waterfall to Agile-Scrum development methodology. • Led design and implementation of hardware-software platforms with IoT protocols to connect with 1000s of gages and sensors in manufacturing plants to collect data for near-real time notifications, analytics, and enterprise level dashboards.• Management of overall technical architecture and vision for both Hardware and Software products.• Successfully created processes to outsource major components to expedite the development.• Designed and deployed a data-warehouse to consolidate data from three discrete business systems. • Lead multi-national development teams in US, Germany, Belarus and India.• Improved customer satisfaction index by 43% by implementing a get-green initiative.• Implemented processes to improve velocity of fulfillment from order to shipment, from 78% to 94%.• Optimized utilization of professional services by cross-training teams and implementing incentive programs.• Mentored product managers on tactical as well as strategic planning including creation of roadmaps.

Plymouth, Mn, Us

Chosen by the Board as a strategic leader to build and reposition the company. Oversaw all aspects of operations from P&L, Development, Marketing and Sales across all offices in the US, Germany, India and China. Along with increasing revenue and profitability, my achievements include:• Creating a more coherent, global company culture by realigning management teams and restructuring top-down teams with members from multi-locations and cross-departments.• Reducing cost and real estate footprint by merging product lines.• Optimizing backlog to fulfillment processes to improve revenue and cash flow.• Leveraging data-driven processes and systems to enhance and improve sales process.

Plymouth, Mn, Us

Promoted to Vice President of Engineering and assumed the role of Chief Technology Officer for ASI Datamyte. Involved in the acquisition of three different software companies and the integration of their products into a single entity, creating new revenue streams optimized for maximum profitability.

Plymouth, Mn, Us

Managed four commercial software product lines installed at over 3000 global manufacturing customers worldwide in a number of industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Consumer Goods, Food and Medical. Led design, review and approval of software architecture for all product lines as well as building relationships among satellite offices worldwide.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Master’S Degree, Computer Engineering

Bachelor’S Degree, Electrical Engineering