Faculty Adjunct, ASU Fulton Schools of Engineering, Technological Entrepreneurship and Management. Leading courses on Lean Startup, Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Design, Social Entrepreneurship, Human Centered Design and Design Thinking.

Incubate and develop partnerships with diverse higher education institutions to develop curriculum, perform cutting edge research, and engage students to develop pathways for high tech careers. Establish talent pipelines for advanced manufacturing and STEM careers for engineers and technicians. Enable vocational and CTE programs which serve diverse student and re-careering professionals. Design programs which intersect engineering, design, creativity, and business acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset. Provide hands-on opportunities to students and faculty to engage with technology for the benefit of society using project based learning. Incorporate Design Thinking and Lean Startup methodologies into engineering curriculum.Deliver external speakerships and workshops on Design Thinking, entrepreneurship, emerging technologies, ethics of technology design, and more to technology driven startups and students. Mentor internal and external venture teams on lean startup and design thinking principles, including business model canvas, value proposition design, design thinking, journey mapping, and pitching. Entrepreneurial coach and instructor for multiple innovation and ideation initiatives, including Intel Incubation Program, Intel Shark Tank, Intel/ASU Social Innovation Startup Lab, ASU Venture Devils, and ASU EPICS.

Industry 4.0 supply chain lead in Intel Assembly Test Factory of FutureAutonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) PM for Assembly Test development and supply chain activities, including industry benchmarking, technology deployment strategy, supplier selection, and program pilot executionCo-Chair of Arizona Technology Council (AZTC) IoT and Smart Cities Committee, leading monthly meeting with local industry, academia, and municipal partners to drive collaboration, shared learning, and partnershipsProject manager for Intel next generation high speed pick-n-place equipment, ensuring performance against schedule (PAS), defining Intel technology requirements, and managing supplier First-of-Kind tool buildLead engineer for RFID smart sensor IIOT solution to eliminate factory human errorTeam lead for multiple supplier selection activities, author Equipment Purchase Specifications, establish supplier NDAs, develop Should Cost Models for supplier negotiations, draft and execute supplier agreements including MEDs, RFIs/RFQs, and SOWs

Driving efforts to apply Intel technologies to solve the biggest challenges in the areas of social impact, STEM, environmental sustainability, supply chain responsibility, and diversity & inclusion. Leading communications, external engagement, reporting, and publication of the annual CSR report.

Lead development of business strategy and technological pathfinding to identify solutions for high-tech manufacturing and products, create new value and grow revenue.

Lead ideation and prototyping for new IoT products utilizing innovation methodologies including Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and the Maker Manifesto. Direct engineering teams to build Proof-of-Concepts, Product Demos, and Reference Designs. Set direction for marketing efforts around key messaging, communications, trade shows/events, and executive keynotes. Represent the product and company at key events for demo showcases (exhibits) and in executive keynotes, including CES. Drive the innovation pipeline for new IoT products, including the creation and management of an internal employee makerspace. Manage makerspace lab and machine shop safety & training program to promote interdisciplinary cross-organizational collaboration. Facilitate projects utilizing embedded electronics, 3D printing, laser cutting, metalworking, machining, and more.

• Reverse engineer electro-mechanical assemblies and implement cost-advantaged solutions utilizing in-house repair, CIP, and alternative sourcing• Provide design and prototyping services to multiple divisions, including TMG, NDG, & IOTG• Creator and Co-chair of Intel world-wide 3D Printing Shared Learning Forum• Develop vibration analysis methodology for Assembly/Test• Co-develop and manage predictive maintenance solutions

• Managed MHS (Material Handling Systems) suppliers for Assembly/Test and Die Embedded Technology groups• Negotiated contracts on behalf of ATD with supplier ensuring technical capability and affordability goals are achieved for Intel assembly/test development operations• Completed TME commercial training including negotiation planning, IP mgmt., supplier quality mgmt., supplier selection, contracts, and P-Spec/C-Spec authoring• Completed ISO certification and training in vibration analysis and condition monitoring

• Provided consulting services to a Silicon Valley Solar startup in the areas of safety, quality, output, and cost reduction to enable CIGS thin-film cell technology HVM ramp• Performed as Module Build Area Team Leader, established area CSIs and daily huddles with tool owners and techs to prioritize tool status, address quality and safety issues, and set output goals leading to 28% line availability, 50% module output and 4% yield improvements• Led factory wide 5S Lean workplace organization initiative, gaining factory management buy-in, providing classroom training, and executing 5S Kaizen’s in several key areas of the factory• Facilitated multiple PM Boot camps to streamline and optimize tool maintenance plan efficiency

• Established groundbreaking robotics repair program for FSM factories netting $3M+ cost avoidance• Led negotiations with suppliers to establish SOWs for sourcing of spare parts, software, technical documentation, and advanced training enabling new internal repair capabilities• Performed development engineering on several robots; reverse engineering, FMEA, writing repair specs, creating BOMs, authoring white papers, and designing test jigs and fixtures• Established repair test criteria and defined test validation requirements to meet industry standards• Led a core team of engineers and technicians, providing training and mentorship to grow the program into a level of self-sustaining• Developed the Robotics and Control Systems 201 course for the FSM College of Engineering and completed Train the Trainer assignments on location at multiple international Intel sites

• Solved two critical process problems on in-film defects and plating bath metrology gating final PTD transfer• Implemented HPM and Lean in both F22 & F32 module teams, leading boot camps, SCANDO and RTPM activities for workplace organization and PM standardization, resulting in a 3x reduction in PM variability and 15% tool availability improvement• Leader of F22 Module Team and VF Equipment Team, responsible for overall module health and driving continuous improvements in the areas of safety, quality, output, and cost• Engineering Tool owner for Copper Electroplating, responsible for monitoring tool health, prioritizing work, and developing game plans in response to various tool down situations, led multiple task forces related to equipment failures and in-line defects

• Maintained and repaired various thin films tools including Novellus Altus and Sabre• Supported F22 Factory Ramp of the first of a kind Cu tool including various IQ duties, executing qual plans and assisting in problem resolution• Developed and instructed advanced training courses eliminating the cost of vendor training

• Provide strategic direction for 3D prototyping and design startup• Support entrepreneurs and educators using 3D technologies• Collaborate with engineers and designers to create rapid protoypes and 3D models

Design and Prototyping instructor - led courses for entrepreneurs, technology startups, college students, early ventures, and veterans on business model design and rapid prototyping (3D printing, 3D modeling, laser cutting, vacuum forming, silicone mold making, powder coating etc.). Consulted and mentored startup ventures in value mapping, costing, and business model generation.

• Handled customer escalations related to policy services• Educated and advised clients on Property and Casualty insurance• Provided award winning process improvements on business systems

• Performed technical marketing services by establishing new relationships and incubating existing ones to generate new prospects for high-tech clientele• Trained and educated both prospects and co-workers on a multitude of high tech products ranging from Fluke Multi-meters to ASIC chip design validation boards

• Supervised technicians in assembly process, managing resources, setting priorities and addressing WIP constraints to meet cycle time• Maintained and repaired equipment including K&S wafer saws, die attach, and wire bond tools for assembly and packaging of micro-accelerometer air bag sensors• Performed fab operations and maintenance for thin films (sputter and metal evaporation), diffusion, implant, and photo lithography