A PhD with 20 years of corporate R&D experience in technical and managerial roles. Over 25 years direct experience with materials synthesis, characterization and the application of high-end analytical instrumentation. Strong communication skills with government contract sponsors, senior management, key stakeholders and team members. Experienced technical professional, manager, program leader and cross-functional team leader.Objective: Opportunity to blend business skills with technical skills, interface with product development, manufacturers and customer, and add value to the business.Specialties: Project management. Financial planning. Capital acquisition. Intellectual property. Battery and cell development. Process capability and control charts. Synthesis and crystal growth. Advanced material analysis. Failure analysis. Competitive evaluation. Material qualification. Instrumental methods: X-ray diffraction, Thermal analysis, Electron microscopy, X-ray microanalysis, Calorimetry, Surface area / Porosimetry, Gas chromatography, Spectroscopy.