I am an engineering leader with diverse experience directing all phases of product research, development, and commercialization in the manufacturing, industrial processing, and energy industries. I am passionate about driving innovation and leading talented teams to develop exciting products, capture new consumer business, and address some of the world’s toughest problems. As an engineering leader, I empower my teams with the right tools and technologies to tackle those challenges. I create a team atmosphere that is simultaneously enjoyable and dynamic, where engineers, designers, specialists, technicians and everyone in between can collaborate and learn from each other. When projects encounter a roadblock or time crunch, I roll up my sleeves and make sure we execute on time. With this combination of proven leadership ability and hands-on engineering experience, I can quickly gain mastery of new concepts and begin contributing from day one.Where I Excel:✔ INTEGRATED ENGINEERING: I draw on expertise across mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering domains to design innovative, integrated solutions for many industries. As a Program Manager, I led a team that developed and successfully commercialized a cutting-edge LED product that created a new market for my company that was initially unchallenged.✔ ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP: I utilize strategic planning to balance time and resources across multiple projects and priorities, and improve processes to capture efficiencies and improve quality. At Cree Lighting, I led a multi-site product support engineering team that grew under my leadership from a five-person team to a team of twenty of engineers and specialists.✔ PROBLEM-SOLVING: I apply my diverse engineering knowledge and experience to develop smart solutions for both internal and external problems. I capture and analyze performance data to identify opportunities to add value, then manage the development and implementation process.