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Livermore, Ca, Us

We are creating the next generation of wireless vital signals monitoring starting with an open platform designed for the research and academic communities. Lab grade, smart phone and cloud connected. Accomplishments to date:- Launched Senstream’s first product with a distributed lean team (6 consultants and CM resources) responsible for definition through shipping including regulatory compliance (FCC/IC/CE). This includes design, assembly and testing, and packaging.- Senstream is now post revenue while at seed stage

Responsibilities- Strategic Operations Program Management included partnership programs and special projects outside the scope of standard operations- Operations Program Management for new products from prototype, through development builds (EVT, DVT, PVT) into production including CM selection, resource review, material readiness, and test equipment readiness.Accomplishments- Launched the first smart lock that worked natively with Nest’s software architecture- Successfully launched Nest’s first camera product while integrating the Dropcam team into Nest’s operations- Designed Nest's first repair organization that utilized idle production resources and reduced waste saving Nest millions of dollars over multiple years

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Responsibilities- Provided program management operations support for all Dropcam hardware within their lean team (6 members) including project management, supply chain, and manufacturing support.Interfaced directly with executive staffAccomplishments- Managed all Dropcam programs during due diligence and transition into Nest operations

El Segundo, Ca, Us

Responsibilities- Belkin purchased Linksys from Cisco 3/2013 and I was retained by Belkin as a GSM with product operations responsibilities- Ensured on-time and on-cost launches for 3 products in the Belkin’s WeMo product lineWorked closely with ODMs and product teams to prepare for launch and ramp capacity that met the business requirements of BelkinAccomplishments- Trained ODMs on “clear-to-build” processes and methods for reporting supply chain risks and readiness- Created and trained fellow NPI Product Operations staff on methods of reporting supply chain health and risk on NPI projects

San Jose, Ca, Us

New Product Program Manager - Product Operations - Home Networking Business Unit - Cisco Consumer ProductsAccomplishments- Managed worldwide introductions of all peripheral (non-router) and service provider Linksys equipment (5/2011) - Successfully coordinated and launched worldwide 3 “flip”camera families (5 million units total over 9 SKUs)- Managed engineering and QA for “mass customized” personalization on two + product cycles- Drove revenue for personalized product from 46% to 82% of online sales in two years- Retained by Cisco after flip video shut down to improve product operations within the newly reorganized Home Networking Business Unit

Responsibilities- Responsible for definition, proof of concept, and preliminary financial modeling including resources from design to manufacturing for an innovative connected deviceAccomplishments- Built a working proof of concept prototype for presentation in investor and partner pitches

Program Management, Design Research, Creative Facilitation, Team Building, Rapid IdeationResponsibilities- Led critical product development in capacities from senior engineer to program manager- Qualified, recommended, and coordinated multiple globally distributed outsourced and internal resourcesAccomplishments (examples)- Kensington Technology Group * Structured Lateral Thinking Facilitation for 25 people over 3 days * The workshop generated and captured 354 ideas of which 84 were “specific” and “actionable” * Teams created 12 rough prototypes and 4 were refined for video presentations- Nissan Motor Co – Aided in facilitation and visualization of 10 year forward looking future project- Sun Microsystems – Audited "definition to design" chain with key stakeholders and provided guidance

Union City, Ca, Us

New product research, design, and development.ResponsibilitiesManaged engineering department, new product development, sustaining and custom engineering including product management for a $50mm/year manufacturerAccomplishmentsDeveloped a new award winning LED based lighting system from concept to production in 9 months. Developed and improved processes for product design and tripled engineering team capacity

Austin, Texas, Us

Responsibilities- Author requirements documents and technical specifications for multi-disciplinary design best practice software (covering digital and physical, design to engineering)- Interface with internal and client design teams to refine product requirements and product roadmap- Identify and create intellectual property claims and coordinate with internal and external counsel- Assist Flextronics in creating common product development processes for the $16B/year EMS firmAccomplishments- Built a software platform focused on content management specifically for multi-disciplinary design teams - Created and negotiated licensing agreements with Fortune 500 companies- Repurposed software platform for internal knowledge management to reinforce design and process best practices

Responsibilities- Synthesized industry and frog best practices into requirements for a software collaboration platform for specialized product lifecycle management (PLM) tool- Supported executive management in due diligence efforts with top-tier Sand Hill Road investorsAccomplishments- Developed intellectual property for novel interfaces in a collaborative PLM software tool- Generated company’s first revenue through lucrative consulting engagement, partnered with Accenture, months ahead of plan

San Jose, Ca, Us

Responsibilities- Fostered company growth from 4 to 20+ employees- Led product development efforts in capacities from senior engineer to director (manage 6 project managers)- Qualified and managed external resources and OEM/ODM partners for clients (mostly in China and Taiwan)Accomplishments- Introduced assessment methodology that led to MOTO’s most successful projects and most satisfied clients- Oversaw programs including: * Intel – Conceptual Kitchen Computer Appliance * Interval Research – Computer human interface prototypes * Kensington – Computer Peripherals * OmniCell – Automated medication and supplies hardware

Bs, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Course Work Towards Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians