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Neocortex Digital was founded in 2021 with the vision of revolutionizing new ways to address brain functionality connected to vision through advanced technology, scalable supporting infrastructures, and easy-to-deploy connected automated devices. These will lead to industry-changing services that provide affordable analysis and therapeutic improvement to.

• Credentialed Board Candidate.
• Provide consulting services to clients of GLG, Guidepoint, BTG and AlphaSights in various areas of global product development, innovation strategy, building winning cross-functional teams, market entry, systems.
• Administered pro bono consulting services for Compass that supports nonprofits whose work benefits the greater Chicago community. Member of Advisory Board.

Atlanta, GA, US

• Prior to the team's relocation to Atlanta, I led the 70-person global (N America, Europe, Asia) product development organization for a $1.5 billion business segment and world leader in writing instruments. This.
• Launched 17 new leading-edge consumer products in 12 months increasing innovation vitality sales 30% while opening new markets and channels
• Delivered more than $10 million of savings in one year through value engineering and supplier activities
• Focused R&D global footprint (US, Europe, India, China) into technology centers of excellence for improved efficiency, targeted growth and development savings of 25%
• Established writing platforms for better product harmonization, component re-use, sku rationalization and system optimization
• Introduced Reliability Analysis to target testing for proven, quality product performance over its lifetime with proven levels of reliability and confidence.

Kohler, Wisconsin, US

• At Kohler I directed the 60-person engineering and electronics organization in the planning, identification, and development of product technologies to support the company’s long-range global business plans. I provided.
• Member of Business Team that increased year-over-year market share and profitability by implementing product growth strategies
• Applied system engineering principles for improved product robustness while managing design iterations for 25% improvement in time to market
• Set strategic direction by driving innovation and capability into the technology road map and synchronizing it to meet critical customer needs and business objectives
• Introduced innovation techniques and established professional and academic networks to create design alternatives and expand intellectual property rights; Established intellectual property management process to.
• Upgraded leadership team and operational excellence via Lean/Six Sigma increasing engagement and retention

• While at ArvinMeritor, I reported directly to the President of a $6 billion global automotive company to define and implement common, lean approach to global engineering systems and product development for all.
• Guided development of global products (North America, Europe, Brazil, India, China) to leverage technology development and for localization resulting in lower standard costs: door, roof, exhaust, suspension systems
• Consolidated multiple international product development processes into one across all functions companywide; Established a global organizational structure and cross-functional product development process
• Launched 5 lean, robust engineering initiatives in 12 months reducing design and development time while increasing product quality
• Applied six sigma tools to establish 4 cost reduction processes in 8 months
• Assessed and improved 17 engineering systems in 5 business units in 12 months resulting in more efficient use of shared technologies, upgraded technology portfolio and increased margins

• Prior to Lucent's restructuring, I managed a 65-person Engineering Center that provided application engineering services for the configuration, consultation and procurement of wireless system products. In addition, I.
• 10% revenue increase year over year despite softening telecommunications market
• 14% improvement in 6 months in customer on-time delivery and quality
• Improved engineering processes to minimize cost, improve communication, and better manage the delivery of products to Global Provisioning Centers and customers
• Managed and developed staff to ensure proper growth and development through career counseling, performance reviews, and promotion recommendations

• Prior to ITT Automotive's sale to Valeo, I reported to the VP of Engineering of a 700-person global organization to improve the execution and globalization of new product development process. I managed a 20-person.
• 20% reduction in project launch timing documented in 4 months
• 7 global engineering cost reduction projects identified and implemented in 4 months
• 3 product market strategies defined and executed in 4 months

Detroit, Michigan, US

• Through several roles at GM, I led the global, cross-platform, multi-functional vehicle safety development team to formulate strategic plans, develop product, assess product performance, and manage bill of materials.
• Launched GM's first side impact air bag
• Established and led GM Worldwide Product Council including Saab (Sweden), Opel (Germany), and Holden (Australia) resulting in more efficient use of technologies, technical facilities and supplier development for faster.
• Worked with NHTSA and developed real-world testing conditions and protocol for more robust air bag products worldwide
• $2 million savings in 9 months due to common sourcing strategy.
• Design and Engineering Special Achievement Award

Systems Engineering

Mba

Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bs, Engineering Mechanics

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