Dan Ross Email & Phone Number

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Providing mindset and peak-performance coaching plus soft-skills training to businesses and individuals to improve their performance, communications, and influence skills.In the technology field, I help people get an edge by improving soft skills.Companies benefit by increasing the performance of their employees and teams, improving the bottom line, and having happier and less-stressed employees. I help individuals and business leaders to improve their results and ROI by improving skills in the following areas:• Communications skills• Peak Performance Strategies• Tools and skills to influence others• Stress Reduction tools and techniques• Interpersonal Skills• Listening skills• Emotional Intelligence• Organizational skills• Time and Life Management • Project/Program Management • Leadership • Influence and Impact• Managing others• Problem-solving skills• Team building • Collaboration • Conflict resolution • Creativity- Testimonials: “My new found ability to focus has helped my do a lot better in my business and is translating into real dollars and cents. I highly recommend Dan… I have thoroughly enjoyed all my sessions with him and even signed up for a 2nd round of sessions.” – Ilan J, Business Owner, San Jose, CA“I definitely think Dan has some great tools that are powerful and very fast. I decided to work onperformance anxiety that I get in certain situations to see if that could behelped, and I must say that by the end of just one session I felt muchbetter and more confident. – C.S., Healthcare Worker, Menlo Park, CA“Like many, public speaking always terrified me. Even introducing myself to a large group caused fear and anxiety. So I was delighted recently to discover myself sharing on a microphone to a group of strangers without any hesitation. I never would have done that before!” – R.D., Sales Manager, Menlo Park, CA

San Jose, Ca

Verifone provides the Software Technology and Hardware Systems for Electronic Payment Transactions, Mobile Payments and eCommerce Solutions – Powered by a growing footprint of more than 30 million devices in more than 150 countries.As a Senior Program Manager and Technical Director, I'm responsible for managing the Engineering and R&D Programs for 2 divisions with more than $100M in revenue; while leading teams of 20+ staff members and managers, in-house stakeholders and 3rd party contract manufacturing teams.• Re-architected the hardware in our award-winning Commander Site Controller x86-based server to reduce hardware complexity by 66% and cut system cost by 30%.• Designed and Program-Managed new-architecture POS workstation Product – C18. Developed hardware architecture including industrial design, CPU architecture, cooling, battery, and charging systems. Managed JDM partner through the development and NPI process into production and sustaining.• Designed an Automotive Payment Solution that was successfully deployed in 52,000 Taxicabs in major US cities.• Directed the program for the rapid launch of the most successful Pinpad product (Mx915) in the company’s history with 1M+ units sold.•Owned the roadmap for future products and technology integration to keep ahead of competition. Brought a number of new industry-first technologies into our products including new touchscreen, cooling, and battery technologies.

San Jose, Ca

I was responsible for supporting worldwide product development teams, managing complex implementation projects, and directing high-visibility programs from concept design to final delivery, which have resulted in more than $2 billion in sales.• Provided technical leadership and hands-on design of Portable/Wireless Payment Devices, POS devices, networking devices, industrial PCs, and servers.• Managed full-stack software development programs, including Linux OS, JVM, database, UI, and the Applications.

San Jose, California, United States

Collaborated with the CEO to define and implement vision and strategy, while overseeing all aspects of business operations and technology development, enabling the company to double in revenue growth every year.-Recognized as a key catalyst and business implementer in building and scaling company beyond the startup stage, from 10 to 50 employees and 400% revenue growth in 2 years.-Evaluated collaborative Project Management tools and set up PMO, enabling company to complete more than 250 projects per year with Google in 2014 and 2015.-Created the company’s first team of software developers. Formed and led a team of talent in the US and India to implement feature enhancements for online services platform.

Sunnyvale, Ca

HP was the only vendor with expertise in hardware, software, and consulting — building rapid ROI solutions for the Automotive industry by designing, integrating, and deploying systems for GM, Ford, VW, BMW, Delphi, Renault, Hyundai.As a Technical Project Manager, I was responsible for leading technical projects to building Automated Systems and Equipment utilized in System Performance Tests for software development and hardware integration projects and clients such as GM, BMW, Ford, Fiat and Ferrari. • Successfully led the technical product development activities on a $45M project to develop an ARM-based Mobile Tablet for programming and managing Automotive Painting Robots in OEM manufacturing and production plant.• Designed, developed, and tested the HP TestBook [Rugged x86 Portable Computer] and efficiently qualified the Drivers, wrote Test Routines, and met the aggressive 2-month deadline for delivering prototypes to a key customer.

Sunnyvale, Ca

A start-up, developing Power Conversion Products and Safety Critical Systems for the Automotive, Rail, and Transit sectors. I launched and managed this start-up company to focus on the development and manufacturing of Automotive Solutions.• Successfully developed DC/DC Power Converters, DC/AC Inverters, Battery Chargers, High-Power Transformers.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

A multinational engineering and information technology company [acquired by Schneider Electric] that designed, developed and manufactured Automation Solutions such as Railroad & Transit Signaling Systems, Controls and Switches.As the Research and Development Manager, I was responsible for managing engineering, research, and development projects in the Electro-Mechanical Division which included products such as Rugged and Safety-Critical Signaling Systems for customers in the Public Transportation sector.• Successfully redesigned a complete line of Switching Power Supplies to be the most robust in the railroad industry.• Implemented project and product management methodologies to cut the completion time of R&D projects in half.• Designed and analyzed safety-critical systems through implementing FMEA and FTA analysis in our 200,000 square foot in-house manufacturing shop floor consisting of assembly, machining, fabrication, painting and welding lines.