Responsibilities include: Strategic Partnerships, Global Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiations, Connected Car Strategy, Market Trend Forecasts, Usability & Content Planning- Develop and maintain partner relationships with over 40 technology partners- Successfully launched Pioneer AppRadioLIVE powered by Pioneer's Content Aggregation Cloud Service to allow customers to access maps and location services, media content, news, and Calendar events in a simplified and driver friendly interface www.pioneerappradiolive.com- Successfully launched world's first Aftermarket Car infotainment systems with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Primary liaison between Pioneer and major technology companies. www.pioneer-carglobal.com/

Responsible for planning the usability (UX/UI) and content for Pioneer's aftermarket in-vehicle multimedia entertainment systems- Delivered product/feature requirements, defined and prioritized conceptual customer scenarios to help engineering teams with making the right investments and manage the user experience of the product- Identified market opportunities, business models, and value propositions for new business opportunities- Launched industry's first device fully powered by iPhone and Android apps: AppRadio- Launched industry's first device with Facebook and Twitter integration via Aha Radio by Harman- Launched one of industry's first aftermarket devices featuring Pandora internet radio integration- Assessed product feature gaps against competitive offerings

Responsible for performing detailed evaluation of automotive vehicle information systems including CAN, Audio, and Navigation using knowledge and principles of electronic theory and testing methodology. - Oversaw project details from concept through installation and certification/approval by OEM & Internal clients. - Provided clear objectives of evaluation and timelines to internal and external staff working on project. - Prepared all necessary documentation and regulatory specifications, coordinated and managed verification test activities, and served as coordinator between customers and all departments within Pioneer. - Monitored and updated bug reports as needed including bug reproduction and bug closures.- Prepared and presented technical materials and engineering reports to automotive customers and design team.

Responsible for Sound Design for the Sci-Fi series "The Lab" set in a lab where two researchers discover a substance that can destroy reality- Mixed and mastered the audio as well as produced music and recorded foley to enhance the emotions the director was envisioning for episodes 2 through 12.

- Responsible for all engineering department activities, assigned and set project priorities for completely custom audio/video conferencing and entertainment system products- Provided technical knowledge and expertise to engineering and manufacturing personnel- Improved existing products/systems/procedures which periodically resulted in innovative ideas of considerable significance- Responsible for establishing the engineering budget, interviewing, hiring, appraising, mentoring and training of staff- Other responsibilities included the formulation and implementation of approved plans as set out by management to meet the business objectives in accordance to changing organizational culture

Responsible for formulating, initiating and developing mechanical designs and specification for custom designed display products- Issued test requirements and analyzed test reports, conceptual design, prototyping, and testing- Developed detailed designs and 3D solid modeling of custom rear projection systems using computer assisted drafting programs

Responsible for ensuring high quality standards were met for all marketing research projects- Duties included scheduling a staff of approximately 170 employees on a weekly basis, ensuring all needs are met for approximately 15-20 projects, enhancing development plans for interviewer staff, plus all Project Supervisor duties

- Supervised teams of 20+ data collectors, created daily production reports that kept clients abreast of production trends, and used unique motivating tools to increase productivity by 15%- Coordinated conferences with clients, implemented training course for new recruits, and used ISO-9000 and QMS procedures to ensure quality- Assisted in troubleshooting CATI program and network problems- Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of information system machines