A highly experienced Process and Equipment Research and Development Professional, with a track record of success in R&D, prototype and proof of concept development, installation and manufacturing process improvement across diverse industries. Possessing a proven history of incorporating innovative electro-hydraulic and emerging Industrial Internet of Things technologies to enable machine learning and big data analytics. Adept at delivering feasibility and scoping studies to establish product credibility, along with strategic planning and operational management capabilities to enhance performance, productivity and operational efficiencies. Able to combine logical and creative approaches in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, ensuring the achievement of production targets and business requirements. An experienced leader and manager, with a history of delivering coaching and mentoring to build and develop cross functional teams, working together to achieve individual and collective company targets. Maintaining the team’s focus on strategic and operational objectives and enhancing internal and external stakeholder engagement.Commercially able and financially aware with the ability to apply modern manufacturing principles, including agile and lean methodologies, to optimise working systems and fulfil customer expectations.