Jeff Everett Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Leading the Product Management team to: - Manage the entire product portfolio and product line life cycle from strategic planning to field implementation, customer training and product support- Specify market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research with OEM customers and prospects- Work closely with a multi-disciplinary development team through the product development process, ensuring the product meets customer needs and products meet financial targets- Develop and implement go-to-market plans for new products, working with all departments to execute- Analyze potential partner relationships for the product to maximize the return on investment- Work with Business Development, Sales and Application Engineering groups to review, analyze, and prioritize product line extensions, product variations and new product developments- Interface with the Quality Department in the management of issues, resolution and communication of Corrective Actions to OEM customers

Vancouver, Canada Area

Global responsibility of Discover's Advanced Energy Solutions, overseeing and coordinating product development from conceptualization to product launch, including industrial design, electrical, mechanical and firmware engineering, as well as program management.Key Responsibilities:• Turn company’s vision and objectives into well engineered products• Lead and build a cohesive, cross-functional, geographically dispersed team• Identify, promote and evaluate technological innovation opportunities and provide means for viable development• Work with Senior Management to drive product development from conception to completion from a technical perspective• Provide guidance to internal and external operations teams including supply chain, plant managers, quality control, and logistics• Meet with key suppliers to establish terms of supply, assess technical capability, quality and reliability of operations• Plan, organize and administer department’s budget for a cost effective operation

Key Responsibilities• Manage the entire product line life cycle from strategic business case planning to field implementation, customer training and product support• Conduct technical and business market research with customers, prospects, and other stakeholders to understand customer needs• Identify future customer needs and developing the business case and rationale to secure the engineering resources to profitably develop and launch the products to meet these requirements• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary development team through Delta-Q’s Product Development Process (PDP) to ensurethat engineering developed Functional Specifications maintain tight alignment with the product management developed ProductRequirements and ultimately meets customer needs• Work closely with Sales on the review and analysis of product line extensions, product variations and new product developments and present findings to the senior management team• Analyze potential partner relationships for the product to maximize return on investment

Responsibilities:• Research, analyze and develop strategic marketing direction to expand market penetration into the Utility Scale PV Power Plant and Commercial Building Segments.• Inform corporate strategy by developing overview of customer values, application requirements, competitive environment, and anticipating their evolutions.• Establish execution plans to support business development and increase market share.• Work with Product Managers to develop product roadmaps.• Increase effectiveness of all communication mediums with customers and internal contacts.Accomplishments:• Developed format for standardized competitive analysis tools that enhance the company's understanding of the state of the industry and facilitates decision making.• Drafted Schneider Electric Policy Document in support of Solar Electricity Market.

Responsibilities:• Planned, directed and managed business and marketing aspects for grid-tie, backup power and off-grid product lines.• Evaluated and prioritized new product opportunities; prepared formal business plans for new products and proposed programs to Senior Management.• Translated customer needs into design targets and specifications for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers, market segment managers, and product designers.• Managed business and marketing aspects of product development to aggressive schedules and cost targets.• Managed high impact product launches and monitored product performance; ensured Sales and Customer Service have thorough product training and information.Accomplishments:• Launched new products for off-grid and backup power applications, increasing sales from $16M in 2006 to over $22M in 2008, while increasing profitability by 14%.• Successfully executed product discontinuation program - reducing number of sku’s by 2/3rds and associated inventory investment.• Developed and delivered product training presentations for distributors, dealers and installers.• Worked closely with Sales to maintain close relationships with dealers and distributors to resolve product issues and assure good customer support.

Key Responsibilities:• Managed cross-functional, multi-disciplinary product development team through stage-gate product creation process to meet aggressive schedules and cost targets.• Assisted Product Managers to define market requirements, develop product roadmaps and business plans for new development.• Created functional specifications, program schedules and budgets.• Led diverse 17 person team of electrical, mechanical and software engineers and technicians.• Supported production engineers and supply chain management to set up high-volume production with offshore contract manufacturers.Accomplishments:• Developed and released new product lines for Test and Measurement, Datacom, and PV Inverter markets adding >$100M in total sales to date, consistently completing programs within budget and schedule.• Led development of the first Xantrex GT Series models which successfully re-established Xantrex in the single phase PV grid-tie market.• Drove initial development stages of XW Series – from establishing team and functional specifications through A-model prototyping and testing under Sandia National Laboratories “High Reliability Inverter Initiative”.

• Managed design projects creating high-tech fabric shelters and shelter systems for commercial and military applications. Accomplishments include developing, from concept to product, a unique 70ft wide hangar, and jointly developing, with a high volume manufacturer, a tactical military shelter for the US Marine Corps.• Worked closely with production to establish work-plans and schedules, ensure product manufacturability, and to trouble-shoot and solve manufacturing issues.• Created technical specifications, product concepts, cost estimates, and product documentation.• Trained and supervised installation crews.• Played a leading role in bringing formal design processes to the development lifecycle. Introduced computer aided structural analysis techniques, implemented ISO 9001 Quality Standards, and planned and coordinated product testing activities.• Developed technique for design and analysis of thin tube arched structures.

Mba, Business Admin - Scm

Activities and Societies: Sports Coordinator - MBA Society

Basc, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture Option