Experienced professional with over a decade devoted to Silicon Valley technology companies focused primarily on memory and data storage. Has coordinated high-impact programs focused on collaboration between corporate R&D teams and academic research groups. Successfully disseminated information about these programs within corporate environments, as well as providing publicity about external events such as conferences and workshops. Created several online forums for professionals with shared technology interests. Early career in academic environments, involving both undergraduate and grad students in research projects as well as joining curriculum development efforts focused on university physics courses.Bilingual and bicultural from age two, having gained professional level proficiency in two additional languages later in life. Translating and interpreting - originally a way of passing time on playgrounds as an elementary school student engaging with curious classmates - has been a rewarding a frequent professional activity at various career stages. Combining the technological and academic background with language skills in meetings where language interpretation is needed: an increasingly frequent activity during and after the "long lockdown".In 2023, opportunities have arisen on two fronts to support innovative startups. Having joined the team at Nif/T, I have returned to the business of supporting inventors and their teams as they craft patent applications then engage with examiners. On another front, an opportunity has arisen to serve as co-founder on a stealth-mode startup focusing on technology related to the Renewable Natural Gas industry.