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Virginia, United States

Dallas, TX, US

Jacobs Software Engineering Center (JSEC)

Santa Clara, California, US

• Senior business development and capture strategist for DOD programs, developing market intelligence and defining strategies that balance a technical approach, business impact, and a comprehensive understanding of the.
• Developed campaign to capture U.S. Army C5ISR and AI/ML programs in multi-domain operations.
• Projected the LEO satellite and radiation tolerant space market based on real launch data, parts mix, and selling prices.
• Revamped the business development process to be like Shipley Associates methodology for market segmentation, long term positioning, and opportunity assessment. Reduced opportunity churn and grew the pipeline by 100%.
• Lead the review board for evaluation and approval of qualified pursuits in the pipeline. Released 15+ new pursuits into capture

Hopewell Junction, NY, US

Business development strategist for federal R&D contracts. Engage with government PEOs, directorates, and national labs to develop requirements and capture opportunities for company’s high-resolution and high-brightness Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) microdisplays for use in augmented reality and virtual reality applications. Developed contacts at the.

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Technical program advisor for electro-optics at Soldier Protective Equipment, Fort Belvoir. Experience with infrared (IR) spectrum, night vision, thermal imaging, sensor suites, heads up displays (HUD), and visual.
• Performed technical project management, requirements analysis, technology advancement, and project risk management. Led market research, design reviews, process control, and technical roadmap. Advanced capabilities.
• Oversaw prime contractor design efforts in a $27M Other Transaction Authority (OTA) development from prototype to production (EMD phase, Milestone B). Served on the source selection board for awarding this contract.
• Worked with end-users on human factors and operational applications to refine the Concept of Operations (CONOPS).
• Organized Integrated Product Teams (IPT) from across the Army’s areas of expertise in technology development.

• Founder of a business strategy and product development firm, partnering with clients in developing and operating successful businesses that deliver sustained growth and higher profitability.
• Operations strategy expert for manufacturer of electronic sub-assemblies. Designed business processes for enterprise planning and management. Analyzed areas for P&L improvement and made plan to double revenue.
• Architect of market study for solar panel company expanding from military applications to the commercial market. Determined the competitive state of product mix, system scale, and costs.
• Business strategist for UAV company entering the military, industrial, and agricultural market with an advanced composite airframe capable of carrying imaging systems and communications equipment. Created capture.
• Senior Change Management Analyst for Capabilities Development group at national healthcare institution. Redesigned the IT change management process and made major reductions in Change Induced Incidents (CII) in large.
• Innovated a new enterprise-wide software development process for a national medical record system. Developed the process requirements, project plan, and chaired working sessions with regional leaders. Reduced process.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, US

• Headed company expansion in spectrum management systems, sensor networks, border surveillance systems, perimeter surveillance systems, cybersecurity, and CBRN detection systems. Portfolio of $4M.
• Managed the P&L to drive market share and growth for integrated hardware and software projects.
• Managed business development, operations, contractual obligations, systems development, and deliverables to customers.
• Awarded a sole source small business research contract from the U.S. Navy worth $4.5M for a radio frequency (RF) distribution system. Resuscitated a dormant patent from 10 years prior.
• Conducted a team-wide SWOT analysis to adjust corporate market posture.
• Implemented action plans to address gaps and leverage major strengths for new business pursuits.

Solon, OH, US

• Developed market and product campaigns to drive revenue and build technology. Responsible for multiple programs P&L. Executed opportunity identification and competitive analyses to maximize contract awards.
• Established a renewable energy product portfolio and developed a marketing strategy for capturing new business. Positioned the company to win up to $20M in government contracts.
• Lead manager of competitive proposals. Secured three new contracts from the U.S. Army totaling $13M for development of energy efficient base camps.
• Managed full lifecycle development projects from the U.S. Army and USMC Systems Command: - Design and Development of Single and Three-Phase Micro-Grids - New Energy Storage Technologies for Use in Man-Portable Solar.
• Featured Speaker, Government & Military Smart Grids and Microgrids Symposium, Washington, DC, Oct. 25, 2013: “Mobile Tactical Hybrid Microgrids”.

• Founder of a business strategy and product development firm, partnering with clients in developing and operating successful businesses that deliver sustained growth and higher profitability.
• Project: Consumer electronics startup for remote controls and home automation. Designed the entire marketing plan and funding justification for new product innovation, product portfolio, product launch, and.
• Project: Produced a marketing plan and new product roadmap for distributor of an electroluminescent display made in Singapore. Elements included new market focus, new product portfolio, and commercialization of a.
• Project: Market study for a semiconductor company. Analyzed worldwide point of sale data of consumer electronics. Resulted in company savings of $400K in unneeded resources, and 6 months in time to market.

• First employee of a consumer electronics start-up that designed products in the U.S. and manufactured them in South Korea.
• Created the operational and technological framework that grew the company from $2M to $58M annually. Shipped 50 million units to the cable and satellite TV industry. Responsible for all technical and financial aspects.
• Created the capability to service an increased customer base and demands for quick-turn prototypes. Eliminated waste and maximized throughput in the design and prototype stages. Managed a team of Agile software.
• Optimized product design methods, improving productivity 50%. Established a product development methodology for product design, from concept through prototype, testing and commercialization.
• Applied lean manufacturing methodology and cost analysis to continually improve operating efficiencies. Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) improved product yields.
• Post-merger reorganization. Inherited a new customer base with $22M revenue and made a seamless transition in design and delivery of cross-over products.

Mba, General Management

Bset, Electrical Engineering Technology