An accomplished Engineering and Operations leader in technology based organizations. Extensive experience in transitioning from R&D to commercial production, product development, operational support, lean operations, and acquisition integration, at Crystal IS, Nuvera Fuel Cells, Plug Power, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, and GE. Results driven with a track record of success in team and personnel development, problem solving, design for sustainability, process development, strategic planning, relationship building, communications, and organizational effectiveness. Analytical by nature, able to assess the current reality and determine the direction an organization needs to go. A strong communicator, skilled at clarifying the end in mind and executing to obtain the shared vision. Trained in the structured processes of large corporations, with an approach to execution shaped by experiencing the entrepreneurial speed and innovation of a start-up. Learned when it is OK to run fast and when to apply the right amount of structure for the evolutionary stage of the company. A skilled problem solver, and a believer in people and the importance of solid relationships – within the company and with customers. Enjoys the journey on the way to obtaining the objectives.Specialties: Manufacturing Operations, Transitioning from R&D to Production, Product Development, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Acquisition Integration, Product Certification & Compliance, Communication, Team Development, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilitation/Training for Learning Organization practices and Sustainability, Teamwork, and Covey 7 Habits.
Listed skills include Cross Functional Team Leadership, Program Management, Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and 26 others.