Over 34 years of electronic hardware engineering and operations experience, including 17 years in Asia JDM/ODM/CM outsourcing and category management. Expertise in all aspects of bringing products to market both domestically and abroad, with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, cost reduction, innovation and high-tech manufacturing. Extensive experience in growing supply bases for large companies and startups, communicating strategy, building supplier relationships, and hiring talent to build commodity/manufacturing teams from the ground up. Excellent inter-departmental communications skills with ability to resolve complex problems, redefine company processes, influence change, build consensus, lead teams abroad, and define priorities. Focused financial oversight to ensure best cost at launch for NPI, minimize engineering expense, drive margin enhancement and minimize CapEx for ramp tooling and factory equipment.