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Johnston, Ri, Us

Johnston, Rhode Island, United States

Johnston, Rhode Island, United States

- Lead the continuous improvement of our Fluids (CFD) Roles Portfolio to support the 3DS strategic growth plans, using continuous market intelligence and customer inputs - Define the target markets and applications, and work with development teams to establish the plan for the SIMULIA Fluids portfolio, including both finite volume Navier-Stokes and Lattice Boltzmann solver technologies - Support internal and external communication of our Fluids portfolio and plans

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Responsible for the industry process oriented go-to-market strategy for SIMULIA brand of products for Aerospace and Defense customers: - industry strategy for Structures, Fluids, Emag and other physics simulation software products - develop solutions that deliver high value to customers - R&D planning, execution and reporting

Hanover, Nh

Responsible for growing Creare's engineering consulting business in the industrial (non-government) sector. As a billable R&D engineer, I also serve as project manager and technical contributor to both industry- and government-funded projects. - Manage promotional and lead generation activities, including trade show exhibits, web site development, and technical content creation - Drive sales growth to non-government clients - Provide CFD, FEA and other engineering analyses to consulting projects for customers in the turbomachinery, cryogenic systems, power generation and related industriesCreare LLC is a leading provider of technology and product development services to a diverse set of international customers. We create value by solving our customers' toughest engineering problems. Our services include design, analysis/modeling, prototype fabrication, testing, and software development.

Lebanon, Nh

Mechanical engineering leader with 20+ years of experience in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, structural analysis and control systems. Led a global team of Technical Account Managers and engineers to increase simulation adoption and drive double-digit license growth in Major Accounts• Exceeded yearly customer satisfaction goals for technical support• Increased US consulting service revenue by 9% in 2013 and 12% in 2014. Typical projects included customized software development to meet client specifications• Created new Simulation Assessment service in 2011, focused on increasing customers’ effective use of engineering simulation, shortening product development cycles and maximizing ROI

• Led a North American team providing Major Account customers with pre- and post-sales technical support, training and consulting services• Executed important technology advancement initiatives to fuel account growth, such as gas turbine thermal analysis, composites modeling, and ANSYS Workbench customization• Team efforts contributed to the first $10M+ account for ANSYS in 2011• Reversed a multi-year decline in US consulting revenue and grew business by 67% from 2010 to 2012

• Created and led a CFD methods group to deliver pre- and post-sales technical support, customized training services, and software product testing• Managed Fluent sales channel partners in South America and Mexico

• Developed strategic technical and business intelligence to drive adoption of engineering simulation software in glass, plastics, metals, semiconductor, and consumer products markets• Supported sales engagements with major accounts, contributed market feedback to product roadmap planning, and built 3rd party alliances

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

M.S., Mechanical Engineering