• Responsible for accounts in the Chicago area market• Supported design engineers and material managers in selecting and designing a wide array of components, optimizing the supplier selection, and supporting sustaining engineering activitieso Experience includes: microcontrollers, lighting solutions, power devices, analog, wireless modules, sensors, LCD displays, passives, relays, and connectors• Worked closely with suppliers and manufacturer’s representatives to obtain design… Show more • Responsible for accounts in the Chicago area market• Supported design engineers and material managers in selecting and designing a wide array of components, optimizing the supplier selection, and supporting sustaining engineering activitieso Experience includes: microcontrollers, lighting solutions, power devices, analog, wireless modules, sensors, LCD displays, passives, relays, and connectors• Worked closely with suppliers and manufacturer’s representatives to obtain design registrations• Participated in weekly supplier trainings and webinars• Supported supplier Quarterly Business Reviews• Regularly attended annual technical trainings: Future’s AE University, Microchip Masters, STMicroelectronics MCU Expert Training, Freescale Technology Forum• Received multiple awards for AE performance in North America• Key Suppliers include: Infineon, Microchip, NXP/Freescale, STMicroelectronics, Cypress, Panasonic, Vishay, Maxim, Melexis, Microsemi, Bosch, Renesas, Lumileds, Nichia, TE Connectivity, AVX, and Vicor. Show less

Provided OEM computing solutions, design expertise, and value-added engineering services. Assessed customer computer HW/SW requirements and determined which suppliers’ products best met the customer needs, then prepared and presented detailed technical sales proposals to support customer design requirements. Conducted product road map presentations, technical trainings, and product demonstrations. Provided Sustaining Engineering support through life cycle management and recommended replacements… Show more Provided OEM computing solutions, design expertise, and value-added engineering services. Assessed customer computer HW/SW requirements and determined which suppliers’ products best met the customer needs, then prepared and presented detailed technical sales proposals to support customer design requirements. Conducted product road map presentations, technical trainings, and product demonstrations. Provided Sustaining Engineering support through life cycle management and recommended replacements for products that went end of life. Coordinated communication between the customer and Arrow's Integration Center to support new product introductions as well as production changes. Also supported the Embedded versions of Microsoft Operating Systems. Show less

While I was working at this Manufacturers' Representive Firm, I had the opportunity to work with numerous Semiconductor and Electronic Component Manufacturers and a wide variety of products. Provided engineering application support for products from manufacturers such as Texas Instruments, Infineon, IDT, Panasonic, Exar, QuickLogic, and many others. Supported both hardware and software solutions. Assessed customer design requirements and recommended solutions to help them meet their design… Show more While I was working at this Manufacturers' Representive Firm, I had the opportunity to work with numerous Semiconductor and Electronic Component Manufacturers and a wide variety of products. Provided engineering application support for products from manufacturers such as Texas Instruments, Infineon, IDT, Panasonic, Exar, QuickLogic, and many others. Supported both hardware and software solutions. Assessed customer design requirements and recommended solutions to help them meet their design goals and helped to resolve any issues with the implementation of the products. Also developed and presented training sessions for both customers and electronic distributors. Participated in opportunity reviews and joint customer visits with distributor salespeople to increase Design Wins and Sales Revenue. Show less

Managed existing accounts and developed new and emerging accounts. Worked closely with electronic distributor salespeople to achieve mutual success at common accounts. Developed and presented product training sessions for the electronic distributors. Participated in quarterly business reviews and monthly opportunity reviews.