Software & Services GroupADAS/AD Sensors, Systems and ArchitectureLeading a group of over 500 engineers

Providing (literal) adult supervision to a startup developing measurement tools for the sailing enthusiasts.

Responsible for system definition, technology development and new product introduction for virtual reality products in a cross-functional role including hardware, software, optics, and ergonomics.• Built and managed a senior systems engineering team to address gaps in hardware/software integration• Integrated analytics, simulation, and prototype development to speed up product development• Implemented processes and best practices to reduce errors in the early stages of product design

Defined and executed Ford’s strategy in Silicon Valley and speed its digital transformation. Responsible for identifying new technologies, investing in startups, and integrating the technologies into new products.• Built Ford’s presence from 8 engineers to a highly cross-functional team of over 300 members• Developed ADAS, Autonomous Vehicles and software architecture products from inception to launch• Transformed Ford’s software approach through software-defined vehicle architecture definitions • Pioneered and built an AI/ML image processing team which delivered autonomy features in vehicles• Worked with VCs and CVCs to source strategic deals and integrate into R&D and business units• Identified and lead strategic investments and acquisitions in the areas of AI, autonomy, and sensing• Presented to C-level and other senior executives, board members, media and financial analysts

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Designed and delivered the Optical Image Stabilization controls for the iPhones 6 Plus camera.

Technology Development and Product Management• P&L responsibility for a group of over 30 engineers responsible for a variety of aerospace systems.• Developed and managed a technology roadmap, customer interaction, finances, resource allocation, make/buy decisions, schedule, deliverables and IP portfolio for several multi-million dollar projects.Strategic Ventures and Business Development• Built complex financial models and performed financial, technical, business and IP due diligence for several multi-million dollar investments, M&A activities and licensing deals.• Managed interactions between R&D, Manufacturing, Business Development and external customers.

Recruited by the VP of R&D to provide project management, product planning and advanced technology development.Project Management• Provided cross-functional project management for a five-person team (PhDs and MS) including product planning, scheduling, resource allocation and customer interface• Oversaw multi-million dollar projects by managing domestic and global vendors and suppliers in Asia and Europe and ensuring delivery of programs on-time and on-budgetProduct Strategy and Planning• Coordinated with vendors, suppliers and partners to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes• Visited customer sites and developed product strategy based on customer inputProduct Development• Developed and implemented technologies realizing savings of over $500,000 annually• Patent 6,770,862 issued; two patents pending• Extensive use of LabView and Matlab (including a LabView-Matlab interface package available at ni.com)

Identified and evaluated cutting-edge technologies and collaborated with local partners to develop innovative products Project Management• Managed all product development phases including idea generation, funding proposals, system definition, prototype development and product planning.• Proposed, secured funding and managed research projects with various universities and research institutes• Presented telematics business models to the CEO and CFO of BMW, AG.Product and Prototype Development• Extensive experience with automotive electronics, wireless networking protocols, navigation systems, radar, GPS and digital map databases. • Hands-on, rapid prototype design and development including electronic circuit design, hardware and software• Collaborated with BMW’s industrial design group and the BMW Williams Formula One race team to integrate telemetry, hardware and software for a helmet head-up display compliant with racing environment.

Won the United States-Japan Industry and Technology Management Program Fellowship to study modeling and controls of automotive systems. Designed, implemented and conducted vehicle tests of controls algorithms for the first generation autonomous cruise control using a laser radar.

Developed stability controls for heavy trucks (lorries).

Developed controls for autonomous electric vehicles.