Supporting programs funded by US government agencies (e.g., DARPA's Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative), with a focus on medical devices, therapeutics, diagnostics and electroceuticals. Working with programs at leading universities and private sector companies identifying early-stage technologies and products with the highest potential for commercial and broader impact in support of U.S. government funded efforts. Leading efforts for commercialization of advanced technologies including strategies designed for Go to Market plans, technology roadmaps, regulatory pathways, business development and fundraising.Executive leadership as the fractional CEO/COO helping companies develop a vision for the business and communicating it effectively to gain the support of the board, stakeholders and the investors. Lead the development of strategic and operating plans to implement this vision.

Consulting to growth companies and startups as they develop their strategic plans and seek to raise capital for digital health, consumer, medical device or diagnostics products. Technology assessment, product development plans, identifying regulatory pathways and clinical timelines, regulatory submissions and fund-raising considerations.

Silicon Valley based company that develops and manufactures integrated Smart Sensor Modules with Embedded Communications for high-precision, wearable medical devices for remote monitoring and data collection. First clinical, at-home tool to analyze gait. Analyzes 24 gait parameters to identify risk of falling. Provides full fall risk report sent to consumer’s mobile phone.

Products for at home urine testing using image processing via a smartphone, without the need for a physical visit to a laboratory. The company's technology detects a host of infections, chronic illnesses, and pregnancy complications. The mobile phone camera scans a test strip, and a dedicated machine vision-based app analyzes the scan results and provides instant results. Joined the company following their acquisition of inui Health to support post acquisition strategies and accelerate its efforts in the U.S. market. Transfer of knowledge capital, patents, trade secrets and intellectual property, clinical data, manufacturing technologies and regulatory considerations.

Consumer medical diagnostics company providing medical devices and diagnostic products in a mobile environment using technologies that combine electrical and biochemical sensors with intelligent algorithms to create FDA cleared products. Tests and devices that help consumers monitor their health, detect complications, and easily share their health information with healthcare providers. Established strategic framework, direction and leadership of company, R&D, quality, regulatory, clinical and manufacturing for medical products leveraging the application of big data, AI, biometrics and sensor technologies.Developed the world’s first urine diagnostic panel test that is read with a smartphone using AI enabled algorithms. Conducted multiple clinical, human factors and utility trials in the US and Africa. Led global development and clinical programs to successful filings and approvals in the US (510k) and globally (CE Mark).Developed a palm sized electronic vital signs monitor (NIBP) to measure physiological parameters, including temperature, heart rate, blood oxygenation (PPG), respiratory rate and ECG, working with mobile apps (Android and iOS). Over 6,000 devices were used to collect vital signs data in 51 countries for development of non-invasive blood pressure prediction algorithms.Led the company through several financings raising >$18 MM in venture backed and strategic funding.Established banking relationships, successfully marketing and selling the company to an international acquirer in an all-cash deal.

Developed a first of its kind chemical sensor platform to identify and measure biomarkers in breath. Low-cost, low-power, multi-purpose mobile chemical sensor technology in a multi-condition health monitoring device capable of constantly monitoring a variety of human health and fitness conditions.Proprietary sensor technology detects critical breath biomarkers at a LOD (limit of detection) in the low ppb (parts-per-billion), a new paradigm in noninvasive low-cost medical diagnostics with real-time actionable feedback.

Provided technical and business input to strategic and operational planning in technologies and markets including next-generation Solid State Lighting (LED), Smart Energy, Instrumentation and Medical Monitoring.• Identified and evaluated technologies for Wireless Medical Monitoring, Lighting Control, Smart Grid and Energy Monitoring• Leveraged software and hardware engineering expertise and in-depth knowledge of systems integration to create aggressive technology strategies, solutions roadmaps and products.• identified architectures that optimized wireless & wired network devices for communications/control and data.• Created “product design strategies” to deliver innovative, functional, and aesthetically appropriate products supporting a wide variety of industry sectors.

Technology executive responsible for defining and implementing technology strategy, product direction and executing development and engineering functions for products in Wireless Communications, Industrial Control, Smart Energy and Consumer Electronics markets. Responsible for management and technical leadership of all Hardware and Software Engineering and expert design teams. Management of Product Marketing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain and Manufacturing functions. Products encompassed 2.4GHz and Sub GHz wireless modules wireless with MCUs for a variety of networks: supporting a host of wireless protocols including: 802.15.4, ZigBee Pro, Smart Energy, RF4CE, 6LoWPAN, 802.11, Bluetooth etc...• Led the development of a new product line of embedded RF modules and increased revenues from <$100K to >$4 million in 3 years.• Integrated Product Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Operations into a coordinated and focused product team driving >30% yearly revenue growth.• Identified, investigated and analyzed markets, products and competitive landscape to increase market share and revenue.• Established and cultivated new technology and manufacturing partnerships in Korea, Taiwan, China and the Americas.• Devised and formulated new software strategies, development roadmaps and market plans.• Developed Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing sources in the Pacific Rim and North America.• Increased manufacturing capacity by over 200% while maintaining quality, preserving lead time, improving yield and reducing manufacturing costs.

Global Vice President of Engineering for the world’s largest manufacturer of Camera Modules and components for Cellular Telephones. Responsible for product design and engineering efforts at sites in North America and Asia.• Led research, design, development and manufacturing release teams for a business exceeding $750 million in revenues.• Drove implementation of a disciplined product lifecycle management process to ensure successful commercialization of industry leading products produced at quantities exceeding 1,000,000 per month.• Managed a global team of development, engineering (mechanical, electrical, optical, and chemical/process), test, manufacturing support and project management staff in the United States, China and Malaysia.

Developed Product and Technology Strategy for a broad variety of OEMs in the consumer market place. Engineering management, leadership, operations and project financial responsibility for sites in North America and Europe. Engineering, ODM/OEM liaison and related logistics to create, develop and source products.• Drove customer focused engineering, technical solutions, joint development efforts to produce a high degree of customer loyalty. • Technologies/products included a broad spectrum of Consumer Electronics products (e.g. Cell Phones, PDAs, PCs/Peripherals, and Video etc.), Consumer/Medical, Wireless Communications, and handheld Multimedia Electronics products.

Provided a spectrum of Business, Technology, Product Development, and Marketing services to high technology companies in the Consumer Electronics and Semiconductor markets.• Identification, Development and Implementation of new Businesses, Technologies, Products and Processes including: Business Plan Generation, Sales / Lead Generation, Intellectual Property.• Product Design, Technology Integration, Market Strategy / Development, Product Development, Planning and Project Management.

Engineering, Business Development, Customer Relations, and site operations for a provider of systems and ASIC/SoC/FPGA design services and intellectual property, addressing Consumer Electronics, Wireless Communications, and Networking markets.•Responsible for entire chip design process – from ASIC to market success: ASIC product development and release, system design, verification and architecture as well as managing deal cycle from maximizing lead generation to deal closure with targeted customer base.

Operations, Engineering and financial responsibility for business in North America. Led a design services business exceeding $25M in annual sales. Provider of “Turn-key” Product Design for worldwide OEMs in a broad spectrum of commercial markets including: Consumer Electronics (PDAs, PNAs etc.), Wireless, Multimedia and consumer medical devices.•Integrated Marketing/Sales/Ops through an acquisition while maintaining revenue growth.•Increased efficiency through training, recognition and customer satisfaction programs.•Directed profitable product development programs over a broad spectrum of technologies.•Negotiated and executed over half a dozen multi-million-dollar development programs.•Selected to be a key participant in a corporate wide “Practices Leadership Council”.

Engineering leadership and Profit / Loss responsibility of a contract product development company focused on the design and development of products for the Consumer Electronics, Consumer/Medical, Communications, and handheld Information Appliance marketplaces.•Integrated Marketing/Sales & Operations into a coordinated team: increased revenues 300%.•Expanded Operations and increased staff from 35 to over 250.•Drove expansion via an acquisition in Vancouver Canada.•Identified & implemented an integrated MRP / Project / Financial system & key project metrics.•Developed a Project “Life Cycle” Process (customer ID through after-action review).•Transformed culture to drive accountability and peak performance.

(Concurrent with Diablo Research)Responsible for Product Development and Engineering: financial and technical project management.•Developed remote diagnostic and Telemetry Radios for Automated Metering Infrastructure•Managed a design, development and manufacturing team of 65 people

Complete responsibility for all Product Development, Engineering and Manufacturing operations. Responsibilities included financial management, technology management as well as playing a key role in identifying and developing strategy, tactics and strategic business relationships.•Drove Strategic Planning, technology, and business plans growing revenue >28% CAGR.•Successfully identified, developed and released to market dozens of products. •Developed foundry process capability as a new product line becoming 60% of division sales.•Developed three strategic business relationships that represented 70% of division sales.