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Tucson, Az, Us

Tucson, Az

Built business organization and processes from ground up. Managed cross-functional, AGILE teams and 4 development agencies in hardware and software development from design concept to product deployment.• Led market research across 4 interrelated industry segments; conducted competitive analysis and product positioning; wrote business case, financial projections, and go-to-market strategy.• Drove UX/UI research, user-centered design and testing to achieve a 200% increase in user acceptance.• Directed portfolio of 7 mobile, web, desktop and IoT applications connecting to an API. Planned, executed and controlled scope, WBS, sprints, quality, risk, and stakeholder communication with up to 52% cost reduction.Successfully developed USA manufacturing capable of competition with East Asia manufacturing giants.• Integrated DFM principles into product iterations, achieving a remarkable 76% cost reduction.• Built multi-channel, international supply chain inventory management system resulting in 83% cost reductions.• Achieved a stunning 61% cost reduction for injection molding tooling through three careful iterations.Engaged angel investors and business incubators for multiple rounds of successful financing.Developed all aspects of IP strategy, securing a portfolio of 4 high-value patents, trade secrets and trademarks.

Pittsburgh, Pa

• Managed cross-functional teams, achieving vision of stakeholders in resident, lab, and touring projects.• Maintained industry safety standards on stage and in shops, resulting in zero injuries.• Advised in the development of a Google Glass application based on UX primary research.• Developed & taught multiple undergraduate courses, resulting in Departmental Graduate Student Teaching Mentor Award for excellence in teaching.

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

• Engaged department management and staff to understand workplace operations, workflow, space use, collaboration process and pain points. Ideated new intra-office collaborative workflow application, and interviewed office staff on acceptance criteria and detailed functional and UX requirements. Refined and presented a compelling vision that resulted in immediate acceptance by department management.• Built, documented, deployed new collaborative workflow application, and trained staff on use of it, leading to ~48X improvement in operational efficiency and request for installation at the school district administration level.

Nsf I-Corps, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

The U.S. National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) program is an immersive, entrepreneurial training program that.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Activities and Societies: Product management. User Experience (UX) Design Research. Operations and safety training.Honors: magna cum laude

Master Of Arts - Ma

Activities and Societies: User experience (UX) research.Honors: cum laude

Bachelor Of Arts

Activities and Societies: Technical direction. Design. Entrepreneurship.Honors: magna cum laude