The Platform Strategist works across the Professional Sound, Critical Communications Systems, Public Address and Conferencing business lines of Bosch Security Systems. The primary goal of this position is to coordinate common development activities, leverage centers of specialized expertise toward common business initiatives, and develop long-term strategic initiatives.Duties include:-Long-term strategic planning and roadmap development.-Internal consultant for UX and innovation projects-Coordination of development activities and requirements across multiple international R&D sites.-Requirement gathering, analysis, and prioritization from internal and external stakeholders.-Identify and leverage emerging technologies and market trends relevant to any and all business lines.-Contribution to, and evangelism of, industry-wide standards activities.-Creation and management of common marketing and technical documentation for all business lines.-Primary focus on digital initiatives, including hardware, software, and media networking technologies and architectures.

Manage the Digital Signal Processing hardware and software portfolio for Bosch Communications Systems, including the Electro-Voice and Dynacord brands with global responsibilities. Duties include:-Strategic planning and roadmap development-Requirement engineering, including VOC collection and analysis.-Development of end user documentation including user manuals, digital documentation, and training programs.-Coordinate and develop marketing strategies and programs.-Provide advanced technical support for internal and external stakeholders.-Manage financial positioning and strategy for products.-Product life cycle management.Achievements include:-Consistent year-over-year growth in profitability and sales revenue, averaging 10% CAGR.-Development and deployment of advanced training programs across five global business regions.-Successful coordination of complex development projects across multiple international development sites.

Provided technical guidance and creation of product requirements for Electro-Voice and Dynacord Digital Signal Processing and software products. Led testing efforts and documentation creation projects.Duties include:-Product testing and evaluation.-Creation of product specifications and prioritization.-Product strategy roadmap creation-Advanced technical support for internal and external stakeholders.-Lead technical trainer.-Advanced system design and consultation.

Guiding and supporting the marketing initiatives of the OCA Alliance Trade Association-Promotion of the AES70 Standard and Open Control Architecture ecosystem-Planning of marketing activities and events-Public relations and technical evangelism-Supervision of trade association marketing budget

Freelance audio engineer specializing in digital recording and production.Duties include:-Theatrical audio design and engineering.-Studio recording and engineering.-Mastering and post-production.-Media transfer and recording restoration.-Studio design, consultation, and installation.

Provide advanced technical support and design services to end-users.Duties include:-Troubleshoot existing systems and applications.-Provide pre-sales design and engineering services.-Wireless frequency coordination.-Provide technical training to customers.-Trade show system design and demonstration.-Work with product management and R&D to resolve product issues.-Test and evaluate new products.

Manage operational details and staff across all departments of the store.Duties include:-Management of 25 direct employees.-Inventory, warehouse, and logistics management.-Create and deploy merchandising and technical displays and systems across store.-Coordinate and manage special events.-Work with external sales representatives to coordinate technical demos and training.

Manage the Recording, Professional Keyboard, DJ, and Pro Audio department and staff.Duties include:-Management of 25 direct report employees.-Ensure technical functionality of all products, systems, and displays.-Manage merchandising and marketing efforts in each department.-Provide technical and sales training for associates.-Major contributor to corporate training program deployed across entire chain of stores.