UBC-Fraunhofer Collaboration on Industrial Digital Transformation (C-IDT) is the first research collaboration between universities in Canada and Fraunhofer Institutes in Germany.- Develop and implement strategic research frameworks, aligning the objectives of 3 distinct research institutes towards unified, impactful goals.- Spearheaded technology licensing processes, assessing the commercialization potential of emerging technologies in partnership with industry stakeholders.-… Show more UBC-Fraunhofer Collaboration on Industrial Digital Transformation (C-IDT) is the first research collaboration between universities in Canada and Fraunhofer Institutes in Germany.- Develop and implement strategic research frameworks, aligning the objectives of 3 distinct research institutes towards unified, impactful goals.- Spearheaded technology licensing processes, assessing the commercialization potential of emerging technologies in partnership with industry stakeholders.- Successfully secured key funding through the NSERC Idea to Innovation grant, enhancing the scope and impact of research projects. Show less

I am the network manager for NSERC Canadian network for research and innovation in machining technology (CANRIMT). CANRIMT aims to develop the world's most advanced Virtual Machining Technology. The technology will enable the design and manufacturing of products without first resorting to costly physical trials and will benefit the Canadian aerospace, automotive, power generation, mold-making, and automation systems industries. The network includes seven universities in B.C., Alberta, Ontario… Show more I am the network manager for NSERC Canadian network for research and innovation in machining technology (CANRIMT). CANRIMT aims to develop the world's most advanced Virtual Machining Technology. The technology will enable the design and manufacturing of products without first resorting to costly physical trials and will benefit the Canadian aerospace, automotive, power generation, mold-making, and automation systems industries. The network includes seven universities in B.C., Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. I provide management of the administration, communication, finance, and reporting aspects of the "Network" operations.- Oversaw the strategic management of a multimillion-dollar research network, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization of budget.- Led coordination efforts across 18 research leaders and 8 universities, facilitating effective communication and timely delivery of research milestones.- Implement robust lab management protocols, including resource planning, safety compliance, and efficient personnel onboarding, contributing to a productive research environment.- Actively engaged in grant writing and collaboration initiatives with industry partners and UBC offices, securing funding and fostering interdisciplinary research partnerships. Show less

Work with companies in Canada to develop comprehensive and innovative projects for the future product roadmap.- Clients including Alpha Technology, Schneider Electric, etc.- Helped to select potential clean energy startups for strategic acquisition or partnership purpose.- Determined business needs, cost reductions, reforms and improvement opportunities in the development of objectives and project plans with cross-functional teams.- led a multi-functional and multi-unit… Show more Work with companies in Canada to develop comprehensive and innovative projects for the future product roadmap.- Clients including Alpha Technology, Schneider Electric, etc.- Helped to select potential clean energy startups for strategic acquisition or partnership purpose.- Determined business needs, cost reductions, reforms and improvement opportunities in the development of objectives and project plans with cross-functional teams.- led a multi-functional and multi-unit consultation process to ensure leading projects continue to meet organizational needs and remain strategic. Show less

Working with the global product management team of solar and energy storage business of Schneider Electric to drive new business growth.- Led the efforts to quantify off-grid solar market potential in emerging markets for the first time.- Analyzed funding and economic potentials for the off-grid solar markets in Africa, Latin America, and Asia.- Influence corporate strategy by researching industry and target market trends.- Identified $15 million potential business opportunities… Show more Working with the global product management team of solar and energy storage business of Schneider Electric to drive new business growth.- Led the efforts to quantify off-grid solar market potential in emerging markets for the first time.- Analyzed funding and economic potentials for the off-grid solar markets in Africa, Latin America, and Asia.- Influence corporate strategy by researching industry and target market trends.- Identified $15 million potential business opportunities in the Africa market. Show less

Sharped business operation skills through 4 position rotations.- Improved sales forecast accuracy by 24% through building data-driven predictive models for project-based sales. (Sales Excellence Rotation)- Coordinated 3 products launch in automation control market by driving product branding & budgeting, expert conference and internal communication. (Product Management Rotation)- Act as the project manager and help R&D team finish 3 projects in time following the PMP process… Show more Sharped business operation skills through 4 position rotations.- Improved sales forecast accuracy by 24% through building data-driven predictive models for project-based sales. (Sales Excellence Rotation)- Coordinated 3 products launch in automation control market by driving product branding & budgeting, expert conference and internal communication. (Product Management Rotation)- Act as the project manager and help R&D team finish 3 projects in time following the PMP process. Operation activities included financial forecasts, process reports, lab data interpretation and procedures improvement. (R&D Rotation) Show less

The Design Decisions Laboratory develops theories, tools, and analysis to understand, assist, and assess decision-making in design and product development. The group is interested in the preferences and economics that drive design tradeoff decisions as well as the impact of those decisions on public and private stakeholders.