Senior technology executive with demonstrated ability to spearhead development of sophisticated software and hardware systems. Uniquely diverse expertise in a vast array of technologies including optics, MEMs, piezoelectric materials, control systems, analog and digital electronics, software, and firmware. Software expertise includes Windows, iOS, C/C++, VB, C#, .NET, embedded firmware, and relational databases. Proven track record of taking product ideas from concept through prototype phase and to production. Co-inventor on 9 US patents in fiber optic switching, piezoelectric energy harvesting, and control systems. Recruited and mentored engineering talent and built multidisciplinary teams.As Chief Technology Officer at Point&Click Solutions, I lead product architecture and road map for enterprise software solution in the health care market, including electronic medical records and practice management software.As Vice President of R&D of Polatis, I was responsible for the company's R&D division, as well as managing Engineering Operations for the North American office. This include leading development of all optical switches and wavelength selective switches with the best performance specs in the industry for use in fiber optic networks. Responsibilities included managing all aspects of the design leading to production ready units, including optical design, electronic hardware, firmware, software, mechanical design, and actuation systems.As co-founder and vice president of R&D at Continuum Photonics, I was primary inventor for many of Continuum's early products. I have expertise in active control of structures and deformable optical systems using MEMs and smart material technologies and extensive experience in electronics and integrated systems design. I was co-inventor of Continuum's patented electronics technology.Specialties: Control Systems, Electronics, Optics, Mechanical Design, Active Structures, Software (Scientific, Database, Enterprise, Web), Firmware.