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Landenberg, Pa, Us

Newark De

Supporting start-up teams within the Horn Program for Entrepreneurship. Industry Mentor for National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Program

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Drive diversified growth through hands-on support of entrepreneurial teams using critical thinking to enable objective and informed product concept development and technology investments• Systematic concept evaluation through Lean Startup methodologies including Business Model Canvas (BMC) and Minimal Viable Product (MVP)• Engaged team for face to face Voice of Customer concept market research• Due diligence on viability of external candidate technology platforms

Newark Delaware

Global IPD New Business Development Leader, (2004-present)• Manage a global cross-functional innovation team supporting the Industrial Products Division for derivative, adjacent, and breakthrough opportunities in the U.S.• More than ten years managing an effective Stage Gate process focused on maximizing success of creative cross-functional product development teams.• Direct hands-on approach for extracting and leveraging market intelligence through customer collaboration and contracted research. • Invented, developed, and commercialized GORE Inlighten® Transparent Insect Screens, creating a new category of premium insect screen in partnership with external brand leader. . Market Research / Business Strategist, (1998-2004)Conducted strategic analysis of market, technical, and intellectual property attributes for product development teams in order to rapidly assess business viability, project direction and resource allocation.Reflective / Lighting Product Manager, (1994-1998)Initiated, developed, and directed new global business opportunity from the initial concept through product commercialization. Developed family of products including value-added “reflective” components for aerospace instrumentation and vertically integrated “lighting” products for industrial and residential energy efficiency.PTFE Fibers Product Manager, (1989-1994)Initiated and developed new fiber products leading to long-term sustainable revenue and profit growth. Spawned product development of PTFE dental floss leading to the commercialization GLIDE® Dental Floss.

Wilmington De

Sales Development Specialist, (1988 - 1989)Direct sales driving adoption of DNA sequencers and synthesizers to researchers in Government, Industrial, and Academic institutions. Engineering Leader, (1985-1988)Directed the Instrument Design team through development and commercialization of a revolutionary automated DNA analysis research tool within unique “skunkworks” environment leading to a successful on-time launch. Patent Liaison, (1983-1985)Supported patent counsel through preparation of patent applications, prosecutions, infringement analysis, and portfolio management. Received formal Patent training.Project Engineer, (1980-1983)Provided engineering and manufacturing expertise for consumable diagnostic medical products. Invented unique fluid transfer device within crucial design requirements enabling team to meet rigid cost constraints.

Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineer

Mba