Director, Technology Innovation - Mast Global Technologies
Columbus, Oh, Us
Provide vision and leadership for entire technology innovation process, ensuring acceleration and execution of technology and process innovation initiatives within L Brands through partnerships with product innovation teams, C-suite leaders, business leaders, and other IT leaders. Manage four US and three Bangalore, India-based innovation professionals. Oversee ideation, proof of concept testing, and emerging technology research to identify viable technology solutions, focusing on areas such as RFID, artificial intelligence, 3D body scanning, 3D product visualization, virtual reality, augmented reality, IoT, blockchain, retail POS technology, and iBeacon (Bluetooth Low Energy). Establish and manage vendor relationships with traditional IT companies and start-ups.Lead technology innovation efforts minimal viable product (MVP) creation, pilot execution, and transition to production of new capabilities. Work with IT security, legal, and procurement to manage risk, as well as intellectual property team to identify concepts for potential patenting applications. Establish legal agreements with startups, including NDAs, initial proof of concept legal agreements, and small single store pilot agreements. Attend emerging technology focused events.* Secured joint patent for method and system that handles single transaction with multiple devices, as well as pass transactions from device to device in retail environments (US Patent number 9,537,939). Additional filing underway.* Developed VR for walkthroughs of all Victoria’s Secret Flagship stores, eliminating need to build load bearing grand stair case for five flagship stores.* Developed and launched programs that included:- Innovation Shark Tank- Innovation Hubba- LEAP Startup Accelerator Program- RFID Pilot Program- 3D Visualization- 3D Body Scanning
