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G. Nagesh R. Email & Phone Number
Director (Acting) and Deputy Director of Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SES)
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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Director (Acting) and Deputy Director of Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SES)
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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
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G. Nagesh R. is listed as Director (Acting) and Deputy Director of Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SES) at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a company with 5025 employees, based in Washington, District Of Columbia, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at efworld.org, phone signal with area code 215, 202, and a matched LinkedIn profile for G. Nagesh R..
G. Nagesh R. previously worked as Deputy Director & Acting Director of Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SES) at National Institute Of Standards And Technology (Nist) and Vice-Chair and Member of the Board of Directors at Enchroma, Inc.. G. Nagesh R. holds Master Of Science - Ms, Legal Studies:Intellectual Property Law from Albany Law School.
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About G. Nagesh R.
A Gen-X’er son of Immigrant Entrepreneurs, whom is a devout Hindu-Buddhist and an avid music, sci-fi, action figure, Nike shoes, Lego sets & tattoo-art designing enthusiast...as well a seasoned Government executive leader sporting technology, business operation and international policy street creds. ====UnOfficial Bio:G. Nagesh Rao is a technology, policy, operations, process and systems expert with more than 25+ years of experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Currently he serves as the Deputy Director and Acting Director of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership at the National Institute of Standards and Technology within the U.S. Department of Commerce and is a member of the Career Senior Executive Service Corps since April 2021; having begun public service in 2004 as a GS-7 Patent Examiner. He has deep knowledge in project management, budget formulation, service forecasting, software development, digital products, hardware systems operations and overall IT management support as a former national security and international trade bureau CIO.He is also an ethically driven seasoned cross-sector senior executive whom has developed numerous national and global programming ventures as well provided policy guidance on legislation related to innovation, technology, manufacturing, intellectual property law, venture capital and entrepreneurship. Furthermore he has a wealth of experience working on IP-Portfolios, Global Strategies, Consumer Products and Manufacturing R&D, for a variety of cutting edge manufacturers (Ecovative, Planet, MAS Holdings, etc.). Where in his current personal capacity he serves on the board of EnChroma, an optical solutions and materials science company and is an investor in Ruvna, an emerging Safety-EdTech company. As well he handled a variety of business, financial and legal affairs, since the age of 14, for his Parent’s rental properties business.A prolific writer in industry publications and frequent speaker on topics around law, policy, technology and innovation issues; Nagesh is a Mirzayan Fellow, an Eisenhower Fellow and a Marshall Memorial Fellow. His credentials include a BSc from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a MSc from Albany Law School-Union University, a MBA from University of Maryland-College Park, a Patent Bar license from the US Patent and Trademark Office and a S/TS Clearance.====This is a Personal LinkedIn Profile account, and by no means do my thoughts, shares, or re-posts necessarily endorse or represent the views of organizations that I have current or past affiliations.
Listed skills include Entrepreneurship, Start Ups, Venture Capital, Leadership, and 46 others.
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National Institute Of Standards And Technology (Nist)
29 roles · 14 years
G. Nagesh R. work experience
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Deputy Director & Acting Director Of Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Ses)
CurrentHoused within the National Institute of Standards & Technology at the US Department of Commerce, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is a public-private partnership with Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico dedicated to serving small and medium-sized manufacturers. Overseeing a staff of 60+ Federal Professional Experts, over 1,400+.
Aug 2023 - Present
Vice-Chair And Member Of The Board Of Directors
CurrentAppointed to serve on the Board of Directors for an optical technologies and consumer product design company and subsequently thereafter elevated to the role of Vice-Chair by my peers.(Work conducted via my personal time and capacity...as well disclosed to pertinent parties for ethics approval-OGE 450, 278 and clearance).
Apr 2020 - Present
Investor & Advisor
CurrentAngel investor and mentor/advisor to an emerging cutting edge EdTech company. https://www.ruvna.com/ (Work conducted via my personal time and capacity...as well disclosed to pertinent parties for ethics approval-OGE 450, 278 and clearance).
Aug 2018 - Present
Eisenhower Fellow (Usa)
CurrentAs a rising Mid-Career Leader, I was selected in September-2015 as one of 10 Fellows for the 2016 USA cohort program by Chairman General Colin Powell and the Board of Trustees.The USA Fellows are chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants from across the United States. Fellows will travel abroad on an intensive four- to five-week individualized.
Sep 2015 - Present
Marshall Memorial Fellow
CurrentSelected in July-2022, as one of the 60 representatives chosen, into the 2023 cohort of GMF's fellowship leadership program focused on strengthening transatlantic collaboration between the United States and the European continent. https://www.gmfus.org/marshall-memorial-fellowship
Jul 2022 - Present
Manager
Current
Rao Building Accounts
Co-Manage and help operate a family-owned rental property business.(Work conducted via my personal time and capacity...as well disclosed to pertinent parties for ethics approval-OGE 450, 278 and clearance).
Jan 1994 - Present
Nstc-Federal Agency Representative
CurrentServed as a Federal agency representative to various National Science & Technology Council Committees including Lab to Market, Technology Transfer, Advanced Manufacturing, etc...
Oct 2013 - Present
Loomis Council Member
Invited to serve on the brain trust of the Stimson Center’s think tank endeavors via my official duties as CIO for the Bureau of Industry and Security-U.S. Department of Commerce. https://www.stimson.org/impact/loomis-council/The Stimson Center’s Loomis Council is a forum for America’s technology leaders and policymakers to share expertise, build.
Jun 2022 - Jul 2024
Federal Cio Council-Innovation Committee Member
Invited and selected to serve as part of the the Federal Wide CIO Council “Brain Trust” via serving as a member of the Innovation Committee whom feed up recommendations on breakthrough ideas, technical solutions, and policy guidance on pressing matters facing the Federal Government’s IT posture. Learn more here: https://www.cio.gov/
Jun 2020 - Aug 2023
Chief Information Officer (Ses)
Appointed as CIO (Career Senior Executive Service) to lead IT/Digital Transformation for a National Security and Law Enforcement Bureau within the US Department of Commerce. I managed and administered a $20M+ Annual Budget and oversaw three major Director-Led Divisions: IT Ops, Cybersecurity & Network and Business Technology Solutions (22 Feds & 50+.
Jun 2020 - Aug 2023
Engineering, Corporate Ventures & Ip-Law Advisor
Served as an IP-Legal advisor and technology strategy evangelist to the leadership and board for a leading manufacturing apparel company, on issues surrounding Materials Science & Engineering, Product Ideation, IP-Law, Technology Road Mapping, Portfolio Management, & Corporate Venture Scouting. MAS Holdings clients/partners include Nike, Gap, Speedo.
Aug 2015 - Dec 2022
Director Of Business Technology Solutions (Bits)-(Gs 15)
Elevated at the US Small Business Administration (SBA), to serve as Director of Business Technology Solutions (BiTS) within the Office of the Chief Information Officer, from my previous role as Chief Technologist & Senior Policy Advisor within SBA's Office of Investment & Innovation. In my new role I reported to the Deputy CIO and CIO, as I oversaw a staff.
Mar 2018 - Jun 2020
Chief Technologist, Senior Policy Advisor, & Geek In Residence-(Sme Ef & Gs 14)
Recruited and Appointed by the US Small Business Administration (SBA) to serve as a subject matter expert and senior leader in the Office of Investment & Innovation (OII) to work on Entrepreneurship, Accelerators, Applied Science, Technological Innovation Research, SBIR, & SBIC endeavors. I counseled senior leadership at the agency and White House, as well.
Oct 2013 - Mar 2018
Tech Pundit (Freelance)
Media Outlets (Various- Global & Domestic)
I write long and short critical thought pieces around the nexus of Science, Technology, Business, IP-Law, and Global Economics. Outlets that have published my punditry include Huffington Post, TechCrunch, Technology & Innovation, The Scientist, The Hill, Courier-Journal, CIOReview, IP Watchdog, etc...(Work conducted via my personal time and capacity)
2012 - Jul 2019
Principal
Gnrao Consulting (Sole-Proprietorship)
As a "Creative Brainstormer", I serve as an ad-hoc Consultant, Advisor, Mentor, and/or Product Design Engineer to a diverse portfolio of organizations and industries.(Work conducted via my personal time and capacity...as well disclosed to pertinent parties for ethics approval and clearance).
Jul 2011 - Jul 2019
Ip Legal Advisor/Consultant
(Work conducted via my personal time and capacity...as well disclosed to pertinent parties for ethics approval and clearance).
Mar 2012 - Mar 2014
Co-Founder & Deputy Executive Director
Made In America Organization
Unveiled as an official Commitment to Action at Clinton Global Initiative-America 2013, Made In America is an organization dedicated to advancing US Competitiveness and accelerating innovation in high value sectors such as cleantech/energy, robotics, mobility, modular housing, and food systems. For each of these sectors, Made will run a series of.
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Ip Legal Advisor/Consultant
Jun 2012 - Oct 2013
Senior Government Affairs And Intellectual Property Advisor
Stiefel Family Foundation
The Stiefel Family Foundation is a hybrid nonprofit which makes seed-stage investments in renewable energy startups and gives away the proceeds as grants to sustainability and job-creation programs in the US and Middle East.-Monitor, advise, and help bridge the political, business, and legal gaps for the foundation's multi-million dollar portfolio of.
Oct 2012 - Aug 2013
Advisor
Publicbeat
Publicbeat, an up and coming startup company, is a web service for discovering hyperlocal events. It's an ecosystem for local organizations to promote the kind of happenings that usually get ignored, and a place for people to find stuff going on at the neighborhood level that's usually difficult to hear about - like movies in the park, open mics, etc.
Jul 2011 - Dec 2012
Advisor/Interim Coordinator
LA CleanTech Incubator aims to accelerate development of cleantech start-ups by offering flexible office space, CEO coaching and mentoring, and access to a growing network of experts and capital.CleanTech LA brings together business, government, and academia to grow the cleantech sector in Los Angeles, promoting sustainability and economic growth.Both.
Nov 2011 - Jul 2012
Director Of Business Development & Government Policy
Worked for a LA based cleantech and social media startup/crowdfunding platform company. Secured viable and productive relationships with private industry, non-profit organizations, and government agencies, including ACORE, Venture for America, Launch, Greenstart, Blue Economy Center, SBA, EPA, DOE, USPTO, World Bank, and MIT.Served as the main strategic.
Jul 2011 - Nov 2011
Senior Policy Advisor-Oie-(Gs 13 Detail Assignment)
Served as a Career Detailee from USPTO to EDA and worked on a variety of projects and efforts related to Commerce and White House overarching endeavors pre, during, and post detail assignment.White House Initiative Led Projects:-Served as a liaison from OIE for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, White House Impact.
Mar 2010 - Jul 2011
Patent Examiner/Patent Training Academy Instructor/Senior Policy Advisor-(Gs 7-13)
Patent Corp-TC 1700:-Started as a GS 7 and grew to a GS 13.-Determined technological scope, feasibility, and legal merit of over 1,000+ patent applications for a variety of technologies.-Nanotechnology Point of Contact and Expert.-Trained and supervised over 30+ new Patent Examiner hires.-Served on special assignment as a Policy Analyst for DOC's Office of.
Aug 2004 - Jul 2011
Mirzayan Science And Technology Policy Fellow
Selected as a Fellow in 2004, wherein I researched and composed policy recommendations for the following two projects:“Globalization of Materials Research & Development”“Assessment of National Nanotechnology Initiative”https://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/policyfellows/
May 2004 - Oct 2004
Barista Aka “Bean Jockey”
Apr 2001 - Sep 2003
Marketing Associate- Office Of Technology Commercialization
Co-developed and implemented a new intellectual property (IP) profile-review system.Handled patentability, marketability, and business studies on IT, Mechanical Devices, Semiconductors, Bio- and Nano-technology based inventions.Helped increase the office’s technology licensing deal-flows by over 200%.
May 2002 - Jul 2003
Nsf-Reu Fellow
Awarded NSF-sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduate Fellowships for the Summers of 2000 and 2001 with Cornell University's Materials Science and Engineering Department.
Jun 2000 - Aug 2001
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6 education records
G. Nagesh R. education
Master Of Science - Ms, Legal Studies:Intellectual Property Law
Albany Law School
Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Global Strategy
University Of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School Of Business
Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Philosophy And Materials Science & Engineering (Dual Major)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Magdalen College Summer Honors Program, Pre-Medical
University Of Oxford
Summer Honors Program, Pre-Medical
The Johns Hopkins University
High School Diploma
Albany Academy
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What company does G. Nagesh R. work for?
G. Nagesh R. works for National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
What is G. Nagesh R.'s role at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)?
G. Nagesh R. is listed as Director (Acting) and Deputy Director of Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SES) at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
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AeroLeads has found 2 work email signals at @efworld.org for G. Nagesh R. at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
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G. Nagesh R. is based in Washington, District Of Columbia, United States while working with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
What companies has G. Nagesh R. worked for?
G. Nagesh R. has worked for National Institute Of Standards And Technology (Nist), Enchroma, Inc., Ruvna, Eisenhower Fellowships, and German Marshall Fund Of The United States.
Who are G. Nagesh R.'s colleagues at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)?
G. Nagesh R.'s colleagues at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) include Xiyuan Lu, Andrew Mccaffrey, Bob Gendler, Lisa Borsuk, and James Whipple.
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What schools did G. Nagesh R. attend?
G. Nagesh R. holds Master Of Science - Ms, Legal Studies:Intellectual Property Law from Albany Law School.
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G. Nagesh R. is listed with skills including Entrepreneurship, Start Ups, Venture Capital, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Business Strategy, and Cleantech.
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