Lead ME and EE departments developing dishwashing robots and automation equipIntroduced and led the adoption of Agile development processes across companyProduct strategy, team development, facilities build-out, setting priorities, interfacing w/ ops, product, sales, etc.

Lead Technical sales team of Laser Phosphor Display (LPD)Customer consultation, Scope definition, project planning, execution and resource allocationsLead Professional Services team customizing product to specific customer requirements

Lead team of 10+ local ME’s and various size offshore teams designing and integrating a ground-breaking display technology called Laser Phosphor Display (LPD).Managed milestone achievement, cross functional collaboration and product integration across multiple teams

Led a group developing trace gas analyzer for use in diagnosis and trament of asthma and related respiratory ailmentsManaged product lifecycle, project planning, resource allocations, budges, staffing.Individual contributor and team leader on design verification and validation, regulatory approvals, and product design

Team lead in ME, EE and firmware, developing medical digital X-ray imaging systemso Main contributor in introducing 2 new products and gaining FDA/UL/FCC/CE approvalo Maintained 2 legacy products through enhancements and component obsolescenceSystems architect for next generation productsIndividual contributor in engineering and design of optical, precision mechanical systemsDesign and implementation of manufacturing processes and toolingManage product transition into manufacturing including training and oversightEstablished and oversaw product design control processes and procedures

Design consulting on mechanical, optical and system engineering problems.Mechanical engineering of subsystems for use in surgical robots using SolidWorks CADDesign of computer enclosures meeting mechanical, thermal, EMI/EMC, safety regulations.

Responsible for taking innovative network appliance product from “early adopter” to “majority market” (crossing chasm)Identified markets to address, adapting product features and go-to-market approach, resulted in attaining dominant market share in two years (displacing Xerox, a long time incumbent)Directly managed PR/ analyst relations, product receiving best of category ranking (IDC #27378)Developed strategic partnerships in support of rapid market penetrations.Developed collateral, tools and training for our diverse distribution channel (Ricoh and VAD/VAR)

Led virtual and in-house teams responsible for the design and manufacture of custom server platformsManaged design, qualification, manufacturing and introduction of eCabinet computer platformsManaged outsourcing of tooling (China, Taiwan, injection molding, progressive die)Managed outsourced manufacturing for 3 consecutive on time product launchesBuilt in-house hardware and manufacturing engineering teamsDeveloped and maintained design revision/release/history processes and procedures

Headed product development as well as manufacturing engineering for this closely held, vertically integrated manufacturing company, focused on marine products and micro-controller based consumer electronics (weather instruments)Revamped S/W strategy and introduced Web enabled products opening new marketsManaged integration of acquired product line(s)Revamped manufacturing processes, increasing automation and lowered COG’s

QVI was a venture-backed start-up exploring the commercial applications of novel, solid state, light emitting structures (optical resonant micro-cavities enclosing polycrystalline phosphors)Responsibilities included finding and landing strategic partners, and funding sourcesSecured application development contracts which funded further technology developmentDeveloped business strategies and helped raise private, cooperate, and VC investmentDeveloped strategic partnerships with one fortune 100 company

Participated in all technical areas from invention to product launch to field support for 3D Systems, which pioneered the development and commercialization of rapid prototyping technologies called Stereolithography and 3D Printing.Invented MultiJet destop modeling (3D printing), leading to multiple patents and productsLed teams developing products, processes, and chemistry, based on MultiJet technologyHeaded efforts defining and executing generational iterations of 3D’s pioneering StereoLithography products (H/W, S/W, U/I, process, chemistry)Participated in patent drafting and IP licensing activities

Conducted contract research and development within the Optical and Electromagnetic Sensors Group.Designed, built and deployed instruments and systems for use in Hubble Telescope, EVA spacesuits, Shuttle Launch Decision Support (atmospheric lightning detection from instrumented aircraft), orbital solar wind monitors, Trident and MX missile launch system, etc.Participated and led business development efforts resulting in multi year research projects from Government and private clientsConducted basic and applied research into electromagnetic interference/ compatibility (EMI/EMC), novel/clandestine communications, optical signal propagation, vehicle interaction with hostile environments