Jeff Bruce Email & Phone Number

Boston, MA, US

Lowell, MA

Chelmsford, MA

Oversee all manufacturing test operations ensuring delivery of world class products.

N. Billerica, MA

• Oversaw daily operations of 8 person RF start-up company including engineering, R&D, and sales.
• Architect for test automation software products including complete factory test executive.
• Hired all employees except for the founders including software developers and engineers.
• Led development of custom RF automated component test systems for external customers.
• Primary customer liaison and account manager for key accounts.

Bow, NH

• Revamped reseller network and developed new industry partnerships.
• Reinvigorated engineering team with new challenges and guidance.
• Drove development of first new product in 2 years.

• Developed new business from prospecting through system delivery for territory encompassing New England and southeastern states.
• Produced detailed technical proposals which made both the business case for choosing us over a competitor and provided a through technical description of the system.
• Negotiated $750k plus contracts
• Managed manufacturer’s representatives in my territory.
• Worked collaboratively with clients to develop specifications for custom systems.
• Salesforce.com champion and administrator.

Nashua, NH

• Responsible for developing key parts of the sales strategy, including:
• Methods for engaging customers, including developing channel partner relationships
• New lead generation paths and penetrating customers throughout the US
• Presentations, customer profiles, and opportunity tracking
• Establishing relationships with software partners and integration partners
• Managing manufacturer’s representative network across US

Merrimack, NH

• Managed team of nine software engineers developing customer specific applications.
• Met with customers to gather requirements and develop proposals.
• Ensured customer expectations and schedules were met.
• Managed all aspects of the IT department at the office location.
• Skilled in server management and workstation configuration

Peabody, MA

• Designed and developed test systems for audio equipment using PC based DAQ hardware.
• Designed and fabricated mechanical and electrical test fixtures for electronic assemblies.
• Monitored the manufacturing of consumer electronics in Asian factories.
• Resolved electrical and mechanical issues relating to high volume production.
• Worked with design teams to ensure that products could be tested efficiently.
• Assisted circuit and PCB designers in achieving EMC compliance.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Prepared EMC control plans, test procedures, and reports for aircraft.
• Conducted EMC and TEMPEST testing on aircraft.
• Reviewed system designs (waivers, wiring schemes, and box placement) in order to eliminate system and box level incompatibilities. Analyze avionics and communication systems for compatibility.
• Provided RF and EMC design assistance to circuit and system designers.
• Performed EMP testing and analysis at the box and system level.
• Responsible for preparing bids and proposals as well as tracking schedules and budgets on multiple projects.

Houston, Texas Area

• Tested hardware for compliance with military and NASA EMC specifications.

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