I am an innovative problem solver with extensive experience in Product Design across a broad range of industries. My expertise includes customer and market research, ideation, concept generation, prototyping, product design and development, manufacturing, and the delivery of successful products and technology solutions• Skilled in complete “end-to-end” design and development processes. This encompasses activities from gathering customer insights and market research to identify design opportunities through to commercialisation, production, and launch, as well as after-sales training and support.• Demonstrated effective multidisciplinary team leadership, strong communication skills, and a focus on encouraging collaboration, staff empowerment, and development to build high-performance teams.• Experienced in Project Leadership and Governance using the "Stage Gate" process, project management, and portfolio development. I have strong commercial acumen to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet business objectives.• Extensive experience collaborating with local and international design, development, and supply partners.• Experienced in applying customer-centred Design Thinking tools and methodologies.• Proficient in analytical skills, including research, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.• Practical experience in a wide range of manufacturing processes, materials, and technologies, including the latest in rapid prototyping, computer simulation, electronics and IoT technologies.• In-depth product design experience using 3D CAD packages such as CATIA, Solidworks, Inventor, and Pro-Engineer.•Comprehensive IT skills and experience.My key strength is to successfully combine practical skills, experience and creativity to discover, design & deliver innovative products and technology solutions … from concept to completion.
