As General Manager of the new Advanced Microelectronics Assembly group, I am spearheading a wide range of operational leadership functions, including budget management, staff leadership, equipment specifications and acquisition, client/customer service, and contract negotiations. I also manage all aspects of growth planning, strategic relationship building with partners for joint pursuit of engagements, business missions, and industry events.  I am expanding Hughes Circuits presence in trade shows and technical conferences. I am enhancing Hughes Circuits business opportunities with key customers and new capabilities of the Assembly division. I am utilizing my 40+ years of experience with wire bonding in microelectronics packaging to improve design, yield, productivity, and reliability of customer products and applications.

PALOMAR TECHNOLOGIES, Carlsbad, CABusiness Development Manager (Apr 2008 ‐ Dec 2020)As Business Development Manager, I spearheaded and led a wide range of operational leadership functions, including budget management, staff leadership, client/customer service, and contract negotiations. I also managed all aspects of growth planning, strategic relationship building with partners for joint pursuit of engagements, business missions, and industry events.  I was successful in the planning and implementation strategies to expand into three markets that had been peripheral customers. Awarded a long-term military program, biomedical prototype and pilot production, and LiDAR prototype and production. I triggered double-digit growth and raised profit by 12% CAGR in five (5) years by expanding the presence in the trade shows and technical conferences. Meet and surpass business growth expectations through unparalleled customer engagement, lucrative contract negotiations, and closing sales—increased company revenue and profit by 80% within the first five (5) years of taking over division management position. I utilized 25+ years of experience with wire bonding n microelectronics packaging to improve design, yield, productivity, and reliability of customer products and applications.

As General Manager I search for new microelectronic contract assembly opportunities, present technical papers at industry trade shows, generate quotations for new assembly opportunities, schedule production, manage department budget, manage sales forecasts, provide department status reports to CEO.

Software engineering for the following fields:Automated Equipment (specifically wire bonders and pick and place machines).TelecommucationsData CommunicationsData Acquisition and Analysis (race cars and rockets).

RED BRICK PIZZABusiness Development Manager (Oct 2005 ‐ Feb 2008)As Business Development Manager, I transformed a struggling business into profitability by restructuring the organization and implementing business plans to penetrate new markets.  I was successful in resource management, operations management, performance management, revenue generation, monitoring the business environment, and providing market intelligence through research and analytics, including identifying essential growth and investment opportunities. I increased profitability by 50%, doubling revenue within the first two (2) years.  I exhibited decisive and practical leadership during the development and execution of strategies to increase employee job satisfaction through hands-on, motivational approaches. Implemented and maintained a culture of camaraderie, accountability, and high-performance expectations. I increased customer loyalty and retention by going above and beyond to create a customer-driven culture that thrived on delivering customer service excellence and satisfaction. I handled a wide range of operational and HR-related functions, including monitoring and adjusting schedules based on business requirements, and managing employees scheduling, determining training needs, and driving performance.

IRVINE SENSORSProgram Manager (Jun 2003 - Oct 2005)As Program Manager, I implemented and executed strategies to turnaround program operations. I assumed the position to take over from the previous manager to continue a military SBIR phase 2 project. I immediately reengaged with the government program director, directed the engineering team to dedicate efforts to complete the project. I was awarded and led a $5M+ phase 3 SBIR program by working with SOCOM to identify the strengths and weaknesses of phase 2 models. Determined phase 3 improvements by running several cross-functional teams.

Developed embeded software for thermal imaging camera.Managed engineering group to produce second generation prototype handheld camera.

Software engineer for wire bonder and control systems.Interfaced with customers giving demonstrations and training.Program and project management to develop machine from prototype to production.

Embedded telecom control software