Director Of Engineering
CurrentProduct Strategy: Formulated product line strategies to align with business growth targets. Monitored new technologies, market trends, and customer needs. Implemented formal product management processes to review product performances and pro-actively respond to market.Supplier Relations and Risk Management: Established technical partnerships with 10+ major lighting vendors to understand market trends and collaborate on innovative engineering designs, as well as mitigate supply chain risks. Participate in vendor selection processes.Engineering Management: Determined engineering team’s strategy to support business. Successfully restructured the team to set up for success. Directed engineering team to prioritize high-impact engineering deliverables with the customer centric approach. Review and sign off designs and other critical engineering deliverables.