Functional Leadership: Drives processes from initial client interaction through completion and delivery with continuous client management and progress reporting. Defines and manages product roadmaps. Defines and evolves product architectures. Optimizes application of technology and allocates engineering resources. Oversees scheduling and cost control. Develops and manages budgets with direct P&L accountability.Personnel: Efficiently designed and staffed the engineering organization; screened candidates for top talent. Provides technical direction and guidance in concert with hands-on product management for all engineering programs. Manages performance and supervises team of up to 8 employees. Coaches and develops the engineering team.Quality and Safety: Established electrical product safety program in compliance with DNV standards while integrating IEC under related projects. Establishes engineering and project management methods and controls at all levels. Ensure compliance with formal Quality Management System and product regulations. Leads quality assurance initiatives to meet objectives. Oversees safety reviews.

Led project design and functional implementation of high speed networking switches and routers in collaboration with international engineers. Monitored engineering activities and ensured project deliverables and quality objectives were met. Managed multiple methodologies and ensured compliance at all levels of the process. Served as the primary contact for all outsourcing. Oversaw project scheduling. Conducted technical mentoring and performance assessments.

Integral leader in R&D and development of unique technology in an irrigation control system for monitoring water levels in soil geared to the consumer market. Developed design, produced prototype, conducted testing, drove quality levels, and ensured regulatory compliance for safety. Conducted product market research. Liaised with the contract manufacturer in the design-build process for a working prototype. Developed formal designs and oversaw quality functional deployment. Developed product roadmap, handled design-build, and managed debugging.

Extensive management of power system suppliers including cost control, negotiation, value engineering, reduction of waste, and quality improvements. Audited manufacturing facilities, evaluated service capabilities, and selected key vendors. Reviewed designs in detail and ensured technology requirements were consistently met. Initiated new programs.

Managed integral engineering team of 3 in the development of OEM systems. Collaborated with project engineer and developed creative solutions to electronic circuit design problems. Conducted product market research. Managed project requirements; deliverables, vendor logistics, and technical specifications. Documented PCB design and chassis layout issues. Collaborated in tool integration. Maintained electrical design libraries and databases. In-depth review and approval of PCB fabrication layouts, CAM drawings, assembly drawings, and final manufacturing drawings for electronic assemblies. Documented PCB bill of materials (BOM), assembly drawings, and test procedures. Led testing and troubleshooting to ensure quality.