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MBA and Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer with 30+ years of leadership experience in automation, strategic planning, mechatronics, IIOT, new product development and commercialization, intellectual property, and product line management, with 15+ patents or patents pendingCurrent Role: Lead portfolio planning, new product development and commercialization for JBT Protein Division. Drive focus on sustainability and on well-coordinated investment for organic grown and for acquisitions. Develop and secure intellectual property. Collaborate to position, develop or acquire, and promote new JBT products and services. Relentlessly improve R&D process and performance. Measure performance and return on investment for all JBT Protein R&D projects. Evaluate and prioritize the R&D project portfolio. Develop the annual R&D budget for JBT. Accelerate R&D structure, process, and best practices. Improve customer experience and R&D interaction with all functions. Lead improvement efforts. Integrate acquired technology, product lines, and intellectual property. Develop and patent new technologies.Specialties: Machine vision, machine learning and automation systems; portioning systems; industrial ovens and cooking processes; freezing systems; full service operating leases; IIOT deployment; business development; marketing; management of mechatronic, machine vision, X-ray, and robotic portioning systems business; engineering and product management; market development; patents and litigation; strategic planning

Listed skills include Product Development, Engineering, Product Management, Cross Functional Team Leadership, and 29 others.