Chief Technology Officer | CTO | Vice President of Engineering | VP of Engineering Combining passion for technology with passion for leading technical teams to excellenceI build organizational vision and strategy to spur sustained profitability. I deliver competitive advantage by creatively solving challenges in technology and regulatory affairs. I foster employee satisfaction by enabling team members to flourish through humanistic techniques. With deep experience in design, particularly in the medical device arena, I have evolved from a solo contributor developer to a developer of people and organizations. Sought for turnaround skills, I bring the ability to assess issues, remove barriers, reframe the approach, and build high performance teams. I create win-win solutions among diverse stakeholders. My degree in technology management, the different sizes and scopes of organizations for which I have worked, and my passion for developing an atmosphere that supports excellence, all contribute to my success. Experience in medium sized firms has afforded me the opportunity to work across diverse functional areas. Working as VP of Engineering in a global portfolio management firm has afforded me the opportunity to hone expertise across multiple industries and geographies. This has led me to value the potency that comes with organizational diversity. While able to lead at the highest level, I enjoy rolling up my sleeves to assist with engineering issues.I have been described as different from other technologists because of my vision, flexibility, communication skills, and ability to generate alternative solutions. I nurture and showcase the skills of my team and enjoy roles that afford the opportunity to optimize effectiveness of the technology group. I believe that methodologies should be tailored to fit circumstances, cultures, and industries. Though process oriented, I foster innovation using multiple disciplines rather than through emphasis on a single approach
Listed skills include Cross Functional Team Leadership, Medical Devices, R&D, Electronics, and 34 others.