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Innovative and results-driven leader with 20+ years of experience managing technical teams and complex product development projects in advanced technology and materials industries. Proven track record of continuous improvement (CI) optimizing product properties, values and profitability with driving customer-focused innovation, and leading cross-functional collaborations. Expertise in CI and related tools- Stage Gate, Six Sigma (Black Belt), FMEA, Lean, Quality Management Systems, regulatory compliance and Operational Excellence. Learning and leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and ERP software.Core Competencies• Strategic Planning & Execution• New Product Development (NPD)• Process Optimization & Lean Six Sigma• Data Analysis & Design of Experiments• Change Management & Leadership• Customer Engagement (CRM)• Project Management & Stage Gate• Continuous Improvement and OpEx• Quality Management Systems (ISO 19001)• Regulatory Compliance & SH&E• Finance, Budgeting, P&L• Operations and Process Scale-Up• Lean and Six Sigma Key SkillsLeadership and Strategy• Cross-functional Team Leadership: Managing global teams of 50+ members• Product Strategy and Roadmap Development: AI-focused product planning and execution• Risk Management: Developing comprehensive plans with AI integrationsTechnical Expertise• ERP Systems: SAP MDM, Plex, Exact MAX• CRM Software: Salesforce• AI Tools: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Notion, DALL-E, Adobe Firefly• UX Design: FIGMA, FreePik, Midjourney• Certificate- Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes from MIT• Machine Learning Crash Course from GoogleAI and Technical Program Management• AI/ML Technologies: TensorFlow with Python, NumPy, Pandas, Keras• Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud• Project Management: MSProject, Agile methodologies, Six Sigma Black Belt• Data Analysis and Visualization: Advanced proficiency in data interpretation and presentation• AI-Driven Process Optimization: Implementing AI solutions for efficiency improvementsBusiness Acumen• Market Research and Competitive Analysis: Utilizing AI for market insights• Finance: Overseeing multi-million-dollar budgets and P&L• Operational Excellence: LEAN, Kanban, Value Stream MappingCommunication and Soft Skills• Public Speaking: Presenting complex technical concepts to diverse audiences• Mentoring: Guiding and developing technical teams