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Rochester, Ny, Us

Austin, Tx

Led new business formation, strategy, operations, and market assessments, emphasizing next-generation electronic-hardware applications and microfluidic devices. Introduced advanced 3D software-platform technology solutions for engineering problems that provide deeper insights into how products perform under real or virtual working scenarios. Supported portfolio management and market expansion.

Rochester, Ny And Boston, Ma

We created a way to get the energy we need to charge the batteries in our mobile devices simply from the footsteps we take every day; a personal electronics mobile power source. This “off-the-grid” device will charge portable electronic device batteries as you walk or directly power applications such as footwear heaters and GPS locators. The Walking Charger™ is a small device embedded within footwear for OEM branded products, military and for direct application in footwear.

Boston, Massachusetts

From 1999-2005 I served as Chairman. Formed in 1991 as an affiliate of the IEEE, the Boston Entrepreneurs' Network (ENET) has connected early-stage technology and life sciences entrepreneurs with information and resources necessary to transform an idea into a successful product or service business. ENET’s meetings have been instrumental in the formation of many start-ups and provide an important venue for meeting participants and members to network, talk about their ideas, showcase their start-ups, and conduct business.

Boston, Ma

Management advisory, investment and business development firm that commercializes technology into emerging markets, develops and implements enterprise growth strategies for corporate spin-outs, expansion businesses and government initiatives through licensing, corporate partnerships, M&A, and take-to-market pathways. Instrumental in launching six companies and served in executive roles. Helped companies develop structure and execute their business strategies. Served as government grant reviewer. Representative projects/ company formations: Satellite propulsion, Electronic telecommunications capture device, Metal matrix composites, Precision gearing power transmission, Innovative solid state devices, Music recognition and discovery solutions, Photovoltaic-organic semiconductors, technology incubator office, Multi-media internet appliance, Web-based industrial buying exchange, Desalinization systems, WiFi service provider, CATV software defined test and measurement, Nano-batteries, Telecommunications equipment broadband wireline enhancement, Direct-write technology, Uncertainty quantification software.

Boston, Ma

The EntreTech Forum consists of moderated monthly panel discussions on emerging research and the commercialization of technology. It was designed for those interested in technology innovation, marketing collaboration and networking with fellow entrepreneurs, business and government executives, investors, and technology researchers. Our technology-innovation presentations feature entrepreneurial and corporate accomplishments along commercialization pathways with discussions of tech transfer and technology incubation from industry, universities, and government. Raising and utilizing different forms of capital, building alliances and structuring deals are included as part of the programming.

I was the Online I-cubator (OIC) Director at Northeastern University College of Professional Studies and Instructor for the Venture Courses for a Master of Science in Technological Entrepreneurship. The program guides technological entrepreneurs through the process of creating new and innovative ventures. Venture Courses guide students in technology venture creation, prototyping, customer evaluation, business plan and investor presentations. I also created the undergraduate curriculum and was instructor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship within the School of Technological Entrepreneurship.

Rochester, Ny And Boston, Ma

iVEST presents a hands-on operations team that participates with expansion-stage companies to perfect their business and revenue model for next level of growth and financing. As a hybrid consulting and investment firm; provides corporate development services, corporate finance advisory and investment banking and capital provider affiliation.

Billerica, Ma

I served part time as Corporate Strategy Business Development Officer for this business “restart” focusing on desktop virtualization. They had been a $30m full service system builder and integrator with expertise in mission-critical, high-availability applications specializing in total infrastructure solutions (servers, workstations, and application specific OEM products). Their expertise in mission-critical, high-availability applications leverages new market traction. I set strategic direction, corporate business development, marketing, channel, alliance partner and Solution Partner activities with IBM and Sun Microsystems. Hired/ supervised VP Marketing & Sales and established CRM system and metrics.

Rochester, Ny And Boston, Ma

Start-up with 24 patents issued/ pending developing MEMS-based power generator. The device transforms motion from the environment and converts it into useful electrical energy. Emphases from Personal Electronics Mobile Power Sources for both soldier and civilian, to vehicular, tire, bioimplantable and alternate energy markets.• Led the formation of the business, building team and advisory board• Established strategy and the business model • Negotiated licensing agreements and established corporate collaborative partnerships• Secured investor seed funding, won National Science Foundation grant and positioned Army grants

Beverly, Massachusetts

The NSTC is a regional technology council founded to promote and sustain the growth of technology businesses in and around the area north of Boston delivering business formation, networking, learning and community programs for innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and the service providers who support them. The North Shore InnoVentures (NSIV), spun out of NSTC, is a non-profit technology business incubator helping biotech and cleantech startups increase their probability of success.

Waltham, Ma

Part of the core team that created a 60 person engineering consultancy. Provided commercial engineering and due diligence services for corporate enterprises, venture investment firms and insurance companies. A large base of ex-Polaroid chemical and industrial engineers served as our labor resources.

Boston, Washington, San Diego, Metzingen, Germany

Marketing consultancy, advertising and publishing firm specialized in corporate technology marketing and collaboration partnerships. We performed consulting projects for the federal government and companies including; ITT, Teledyne, Textron, Raytheon, Middleton Aerospace, and New Hampshire Ball Bearings. Served companies in the image, Optical Character Recognition, and remittance processing areas. Published industry trade journals.• Contributed to the firm’s focus on corporate growth strategies and business development• Introduced new client consulting tools/ programs and project processes• Expanded geographical presence with multiple offices• Prepared major proposal for government agency

Cambridge, Ma And Washington, Dc

Developed broad-based advanced technology business with major prime contractors, government agencies, (intel-classified), senior administration officials and Congress. Delivered proposals and briefings to the Executive Office of the President, law enforcement-intel agencies, and Pentagon/DOD in communications, covert electronic devices, biosensors, polymer battery technologies. Researched $1B technology business base, won high priority national initiatives with NIST and DARPA. Hired regional sales representation. • Reorganized 100 person Product/Marketing operations across Technology Directorate • Won multi-million dollar subcontract to $44M prime for dual-use major system in electronics, sensors, communications, protective clothing• Qualified $80M of new technology programs for staff development• Organized Wireless Power Transmission Strategic Partnership Initiative, DOC• Led entry into defense conversion business. Won alternate energy and fuel cell programs

Lowell, Ma

Originated and implemented strategy and marketing new business development activities for company’s advanced technology products. Diversified and expanded division’s industrial and government business base beyond historical aerospace boundaries. Captured “higher value added” development contracts with high volume near term production opportunities. Provided classified briefings to military and industrial policy makers. Planned and directed winning classified program proposals and negotiated contracts, foreign licensing agreements, and prepared capital budgeting requirements.• Booked advanced technology order with major aerospace prime contractor. Enabled $3.5 million National Aerospace Plane subcontract, leading to $50 million facility contract •Initiated ARPA briefings, securing $10 million advanced technology contract•Established and managed new business lines•Focused manufacturing and technical resources to capture entry into niche markets

Mba, International Marketing And Finance

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma

Bs, Mechanical Engineering