Provided subject matter expertise for the application of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, with extensive experience in retail, supply chain and manufacturing verticals. Engaged in sales and customer interaction from C-level down to individual project level. Helped technology providers to establish customer centric critical value propositions grounded in real-world practical RFID implementation and usage experience.

Provided a superior standard of customer service, project support and technical acumen, based on over 15 years of accomplished technology solution experience and innovative approaches to challenging applications. Specialized in developing custom solutions that exceeded customer expectations and built long term relationships with those who depended on my expertise to make them successful. Supported Sales across all verticals in the development of complex LED Lighting solutions and control… Show more Provided a superior standard of customer service, project support and technical acumen, based on over 15 years of accomplished technology solution experience and innovative approaches to challenging applications. Specialized in developing custom solutions that exceeded customer expectations and built long term relationships with those who depended on my expertise to make them successful. Supported Sales across all verticals in the development of complex LED Lighting solutions and control systems, to ensure customers received the best solution for their application. Managed in-house job shop & product customization operation, to further provide uniquely capable solutions. Show less

Managed and implemented various programs & initiatives for Supply Chain Development within the Americas Region of HP’s world-wide Supply Chain Operations, to enable new operational capabilities based on key business strategies and objectives. Established and lead cross-functional teams in investigations and implementations, to build business solutions; requiring close collaboration between various functional groups such as I.T., Supply Planning, Order Management, Operations, Sales, Logistics… Show more Managed and implemented various programs & initiatives for Supply Chain Development within the Americas Region of HP’s world-wide Supply Chain Operations, to enable new operational capabilities based on key business strategies and objectives. Established and lead cross-functional teams in investigations and implementations, to build business solutions; requiring close collaboration between various functional groups such as I.T., Supply Planning, Order Management, Operations, Sales, Logistics, Account Planning, Finance, and Marketing.• Developed International Direct Ship Capabilities, utilizing systematic Virtual Plants. Resulting in 13% increase in net revenue, increased annual gross margin, and the removal of 56 days of inventory in the Brazil Operations.• Solution sales development to meet Channel Partner requests. Such as, an expanded Item Level RFID request from Walmart, requiring analysis and solution development to tag at the sales unit level for all product categories, while minimizing equipment and integration costs to accommodate.• Support Operations for New Business Strategies: such as the development of a new Supply Chain model to support subscription based customer fulfillment, resulting in adoption of the program by Best Buy. Show less

Conceptualized and developed a program for analyzing both RFID read data and Point-Of-Sale data from Walmart to detect, measure, analyze and categorize store level Stock-Out & On-Shelf Availability situations, as well as compliance to parameters set for promotional events, requiring in-depth analysis of retail partner operations and processes (physical, systematic and business processes). Developed cost models and value proposition, requiring influencing and selling the concept both internally… Show more Conceptualized and developed a program for analyzing both RFID read data and Point-Of-Sale data from Walmart to detect, measure, analyze and categorize store level Stock-Out & On-Shelf Availability situations, as well as compliance to parameters set for promotional events, requiring in-depth analysis of retail partner operations and processes (physical, systematic and business processes). Developed cost models and value proposition, requiring influencing and selling the concept both internally and to the Retail Channel Partner. • Managed external data analytics vendor, for development of final solution for company vision.• Made data actionable to address lost sales impact from inventory inaccuracies, resulting in increased POS Sales and Recovered Lost Sales.• Pin-pointed order generation and replenishment setting adjustments, resulted in 120% increase in sales and a 45% decrease in weeks of supply held in store inventory.• Impacted promotional execution on Retail Store Sales Floor, resulting in an incremental increase in promotional sell-through and ultimate sales lift. Show less

Managed additional programs for developing internal RFID systems, aimed at generating Return-On-Investment (ROI) benefits, including wall-to-wall RFID solutions that managed material flow, automated movement recording, and integrated into existing manufacturing & operational systems to decrease cycle-time & increase product throughput. Using a combination of RFID technologies, established a solution to provide item intelligence and generate automated system interactions based on real-time… Show more Managed additional programs for developing internal RFID systems, aimed at generating Return-On-Investment (ROI) benefits, including wall-to-wall RFID solutions that managed material flow, automated movement recording, and integrated into existing manufacturing & operational systems to decrease cycle-time & increase product throughput. Using a combination of RFID technologies, established a solution to provide item intelligence and generate automated system interactions based on real-time location & status of materials. Proposed program concepts to senior executives for support and funding; resulting in:• Material Handling Impact: 68% reduction in processing time; 62% reduction in labor costs; and 160% increase in processing capacity.• Manufacturing Impact: 75% reduction in cycle time. Show less

Championed RFID technology within Hewlett Packard and collaborated on the design & establish HP’s Internal Global RFID Program.• Functioned as HP’s Technical Expert on RFID technology and development.• Managed supplier relationships and negotiations.• Project Managed site implementations at several global manufacturing & distribution sites.• Actively participated in EPCGlobal committees and work groups; providing user guidance to the RFID industry, for standards and… Show more Championed RFID technology within Hewlett Packard and collaborated on the design & establish HP’s Internal Global RFID Program.• Functioned as HP’s Technical Expert on RFID technology and development.• Managed supplier relationships and negotiations.• Project Managed site implementations at several global manufacturing & distribution sites.• Actively participated in EPCGlobal committees and work groups; providing user guidance to the RFID industry, for standards and technology development.• Conducted international liaison activities with the Chinese Ministry of Information & Industry, and performed testing at the China State Radio Monitoring Center in Beijing, to open up RFID usage in country: resulting in the development of government regulations for the use of RFID in China. Show less

Managed third party technical relationships for the packaging commodity team within Hewlett Packard’s Imaging & Printing Group (IPG-A) Consumer Operations.• Set business and material strategies.• Managed business performance for packaging suppliers throughout the Americas.• Influenced design and materials for cost effective solutions.• Implemented cost savings measures, resulting in ~ $3 Million annual savings.