Research and Product Development/Engineering Executive - 32 years of experience translating technology into high-revenue products. Specialization in the transportation industry converting customer needs into viable products. Proficient skills include managing multi-site engineering staff, customer interfacing, electrical hardware design, software and systems. 12 active patents, 3 pending.Report directly to the President of SSI Technologies Inc. and collaborates closely with the SSI Technology Inc. executive team. Together this team is responsible for executing the business unit strategy plan to drive profitable growth in both existing and new transportation sensor markets. The SSI executive team is responsible for driving and executing the ultrasonic DEF product vision and development from 20 million in sales in 2008 to 150 million in sales today.Responsible for the development and execution of product strategy that will leverage appropriate technology and partnerships, create meaningful competitive differentiation, and yield sustainable value in terms of revenue and profitability.Key spokesperson for SSI Technologies Inc., having frequent contact with executive level representatives from customers, strategic business partners and industry associations. Work closely with SSI executive team to chart the company direction. Responsible for technical sales functions, R&D, product development, product cost reductions and management of product development engineering staff.Prioritize and allocate resources against an array of simultaneously-running projects, and oversee new products from conception to market and into ongoing maintenance. Leadership of three new product development centers with locations in Wisconsin, Michigan and Germany. Establishing technical strategies and product roadmaps. Responsible for full budget and operating responsibilities with direct and in-direct reporting of over 60 technical associates.

Designed and developed the RoadRelay™ On-Board Computer. Product provided an information display of ETA, MPG, limited driving directions, vehicle diagnostics, and preventative maintenance tracking. Product interfaces with vehicle data links (RS-485 and CAN) and contains a GPS receiver.• Engineering manager for a team of eight engineers. • Responsible for multi-year 3 million dollar development budget. • Focal point for cross functional communications between other engineering organizations, marketing, distribution, and product support.• Supported Truck OEM integration of RoadRelay into all major truck models.• Developed RF system for wireless download using AM transponder.• Expanded RoadRelay product customer base into Recreational Vehicles & Dodge Pick-up trucks.• Integrated RoadRelay into payroll and accounts receivables at large trucking fleets.

Electronic controls for gas turbine engines and flight controls for aircraft. Control system interfaced to over 25 different sensors including temperature, speed, and position.• Engineering cost and schedule estimation and tracking.• Technical project leadership.• Hardware and software requirements, qualification testing, production support, and technical customer interface.

Design and support of image generators for flight simulators and tank simulators. • PCB design including Programmable array logic and micro-code development.• Automated Test equipment development.• Production Support.