Dave Skinner Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, Washington, Us

My role involves overseeing the operations and management of the MPS Axign Design Center, which focuses on developing advanced audio and power technologies within MPS.At MPS Axign, we want everyone to be able to experience the feelings that we know a truly great sound experience can bring. We combine our wide range of expertise—digital signal processing, analog/mixed-signal/power design, control systems, embedded software, system-level design, and audio engineering—to invent and perfect innovative technologies, and deliver high-efficiency and high-fidelity Class-D audio amplifier system solutions to our customers.https://www.monolithicpower.com/en/axign-class-d-audio-amplifiers

Enschede, Ov, Nl

We made a difficult decision to focus my time on taking care of a family member's health. I cannot thank enough all who supported me and my family during this challenging time.

Durham, North Carolina, Us

Lead product marketing, product management, marketing communications, competitive analysis and positioning, end equipment-focused applications engineering, market/segment analysis and business strategy, and sales/distribution channel enablement strategy for wide-bandgap Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power MOSFET and Schottky Diode discrete and module product portfolios, targeting Automotive, Industrial, and Energy market segments- Created, launched, and managed global marketing campaign with key distribution channel partners for new SiC MOSFET portfolio, generating over $1B in sales opportunity pipeline in six months; including applications in data centers / server power, solar, electric vehicle, battery charging, industrial, energy storage, military/aerospace, audio, motor drive, and general purpose switched-mode power supplies (SMPS)- Developed marketing, sales, pricing, and product development strategy for SiC Schottky diode portfolio to migrate customers to most competitive and cost-effective 6th-generation products, successfully converting opportunity pipeline from over 80% older products to over 70% of 6th-generation products- Directed all Power BU content development for corporate marketing, including marketing communications, lead generation initiatives, social campaigns, Google AdWords, and website redesign

Teach both children’s and adult’s Kung Fu classes, ranging from beginner to advanced martial arts and acrobatics. Founded and led Lee’s White Leopard “Demolition Crew” demonstration team, performing concrete brick and wooden board breaking techniques at high-profile venues throughout the DFW area.

Nashville, Tn, Us

Strategically plan and develop new products and business opportunities with Executive Leadership, Regional Sales Management, Product Management, Engineering, and Operations teams based upon a deep understanding of customer needs and market trends. Create and develop a world-class field sales applications engineering team. Partner with customers throughout the US and Canada to deliver innovative, high-performance and cost-efficient LED lighting and control/system solutions, including compatibility with Internet-of-Things (IoT) systems, Smart energy management controllers, and wireless (RF, Zigbee, Bluetooth) communication.Provide technical and commercial guidance to the senior leadership team, prioritizing the most lucrative and differentiated opportunities, driving adoption and implementation of new and emerging technologies, and accelerating time to market.

Woking, Surrey, Gb

Develop and execute sales and design/applications engineering strategy for electronic components (including optoelectronic / infrared, laser, pressure, temperature, Hall Effect, precision mechanical and non-contacting position and torque) in industrial, medical, and aerospace/defense sensing and control markets. Lead teams of engineering and sales professionals, both internal and outsourced. Direct product development and manufacturing for key growth customers.

Centennial, Colorado, Us

Developed and executed engineering and sales support strategies for LED lighting customers in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, winning over $400k in new business and adding over $1M in new customer opportunities through custom system-level solutions and value-added manufacturing services.Led roadmap and product development of new LED modules with Samsung’s engineering team, which have enabled Samsung to expand into the previously untapped decorative lighting market ($400M TAM).

Plano, Texas, Us

Develop and execute sales and design/applications engineering strategy for Southeast Americas geography, including directing priority and objectives for three manufacturers sales representative firms. Manage analog and discrete semiconductor design and technical sales support throughout customers' product life cycles, strengthen relationships and partnerships with customer's engineering teams, architect system-level solutions, define new products, and lead strategic corporate initiatives to accelerate revenue growth at global manufacturers of industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics.

Chicago, Il, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

Lead field sales and marketing applications engineering team for South area sales, including Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida, and representing over half of company portfolio. Spearheaded and executed strategic initiatives with senior management, including new product development, acquisitions and customer partnerships across all levels. Recruited and retained team of 13 senior and junior engineers to drive over $1B of revenue in Southeastern US territory, focusing on high-performance system-level engagements with all major OEM and ODM customers. Performed various sales and market analyses to develop efficient and effective sales team deployment strategies.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Managed world-wide business development, sales analysis, marketing and forecasts for customers throughout United States, Asia, Japan and Europe. Led marketing department deployment by audio product line, reorganizing to end equipment-focused deployment. Leveraged understanding of TV and display audio market to engage major OEMs. Supported professional audio market with high-end semiconductor products to enable growth in audio- and video-mixing consoles.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Held responsibility for P&L, product definition, operations, marketing and engineering teams across various radio-frequency identification product portfolios for business in turnaround mode. Directed increases in revenue and profit margins, as well as growth into new vertical markets. (Division sold to private equity firm.)

Dallas, Tx, Us

Designed product specifications and created business plans for new products to exceed ROI targets. Provided on-site technical, marketing, training and business development support for audio product OEMs in North America, Japan, Asia and Europe. Served on founding team of three engineers to define and support new audio products, encompassing more than $100,000,000 in business.

Msee, Electrical Engineering, Minor In Business / Management

Bsee, Electrical Engineering - Audio, Analog, Power Circuit And System Design