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Tampa, Fl, Us

Blacksburg, Va, Us

Drive technical and sales related activities for DC-DC power system solutions which are used in high reliability, space, avionic/military and industrial applications. Many applications utilize radiation hardened and/or radiation tolerant devices.- Architect solutions for DC-DC power systems.- Manage 7 representative firms over 25 states.- Field customer technical questions to support their designs.- Find and develop new business opportunities and service existing customers with multiple manufacturing rep organizations.- Responsible for growth of territory and management. Territories currently and/or previously covered (30 territories) include FL, TX, OK, AK, LA, MD, VA, DC, AZ, NM, GA, AL, MS, TN, NC, SC, IL, WI, MN, SD, ND, NE, IA, MO, KS, IN, MI, OH, KY, PA

EPC Space is a joint venture between EPC and VPT.- Manage technical and sales related activities for GaN FETs devices/modules for use in space power supply design applications (radiation hardened and/or radiation tolerant environments).- Responsible for growth of territory and management of multiple manufacturing representative firms (25 Sales Engineers) for 30 territories (current or previous) - FL, TX, OK, AK, LA, AZ, NM, MD, VA, DC. GA, AL, MS, TN, NC, SC, IL, WI, MN, SD, ND, NE, IA, MO, KS, IN, MI, OH, KY, PA

Coconut Creek, Fl, Us

Provide technically intensive solutions for Florida customers in Military/Defense/Space and Wireless Infrastructure• Wireless Infrastructure product lines supported – Kaelus, Huber Suhner, Quintel, Radiowaves, ConcealFab, Transtector, Fiber Instrument Sales, dB Spectra, Matsing, QoScience• Military/Defense product lines supported – Qorvo, Huber Suhner, Antenna Research Associates, Teledyne Relays/Coaxial Switches, TRAK Microwave, Millitech, Vicor, Ametech• Provide architecture and sales support to Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, as well as general contractors to develop RF, fiber, antenna and power distribution solutions to support cellular macro sites, CRAN hubs, venue projects and small cell deployments.• Develop and execute sales strategies for approximately 100 accounts. Grew customer base through technical support, networking, referrals, cold calling and sales presentations. Accountable for meeting sales quota and maintaining optimal client satisfaction.• Assist with the development of custom proposals to win business with customer base – technical inputs, pricing concerns, development timelines, SOW and Specification review, etc.

Volunteer member of the Executive Board for Lutz Baseball. Responsible for the day to day execution and decision making for a park of 600+ youth baseball players.

Tampa, Fl, Us

Senior Program Manager (2004 – 2011)Engineering Program Manager – Program Manager for multiple engineering intensive projects (military and space applications). Hardware includes, but is not limited to synthesizers, converters, oscillators, switch filter IMAs (Integrated Microwave Assemblies) and frequency sources. All projects utilize Work Breakdown Structures, Time Phased Estimates and detailed Integrated Master Schedules. Responsible for weekly communications with executive management and customers.• Function as the primary customer contact for multiple programs. Responsible for communicating technical/schedule schedule as well as mining additional business opportunities with Tier I customers.• Full cost accountablity for revenue and gross margin goals for multiple efforts.• Generate responses for multiple Request for Proposals (RFPs). This includes cost estimating, generation of compliance matrices, Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for labor and material, and coordination of programmatic proposal inputs.• Program Management Office tools and methodology used: Phase Gates, Phase End Reviews, Work Breakdown Structure, Time Phased Estimates, Change Orders, Schedule Tracking, Lessons Learned, etc.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Engineering Section Manager (2001 – 2004)Led a team of engineers in support multiple cellular phone development efforts• Responsible for the design, layout, cost analysis, scheduling, performance analysis, prototype builds, part count reduction, and certification of the designs. • Coordinated approval from North American, European and Asian certification agencies (FCC, FTA, CTIA, Field Trials, Operator Approval, etc). • Interfaced with multiple manufacturing and design facilities (traveled on multiple occasions to Chicago, Singapore, Mexico, Brazil, and China). This product shipped approximately 8 million units.• Responsible for leading the worldwide Motorola antenna development effort.Engineering Manager (1999 – 2001)Led a Product Engineering team of 10 RF engineers and technicians through the design and implementation of three Low Cost Mass Market cellular handsets.• Responsible for development, certification, launch, meeting manufacturing goals (Cpk and defect analysis) as well as mass production support.• Responsible for recruiting both college graduates and experienced engineers, as well as for managerial logistics (performance reviews, ranking and rating, career management, among others)Senior Staff RF Engineer (1997 – 1999)Hardware/Cost Reduction Manager – Managed an engineering team of 10 direct reports. Supported the Core Numeric Paging Portfolio (VHF, UHF and 900 MHz, FLEX and POCSAG protocols – 8 million units/year).• Cost reduction responsibilities included fab transfer qualifications, shutdown avoidance, negotiating pricing, developing strategic alliances with suppliers, engineering changes, alternate supplier qualification, parts count reduction and crossover management through strict inventory control measures.Subcontractor Liaison – Provided technical guidance and programmatic direction to international subcontractor (Unication of Taiwan) for a pager development effort. Extensive travel Taiwan to support the efforts.

Falls Church, Va, Us

Principal Microwave Engineer (1994 – 1997)Integrated Product Team Manager – Led multi-functional team, while performing lead design and management functions for multiple multi-million dollar classified transmitter/receiver (T/R) module efforts. Developed module architecture, tracked schedules, interfaced with customers and managed cost accounts.• Provided guidance and program direction to internal and external subcontractors (Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) and silicon facilities).• Responsible for preparing proposal inputs and cost estimates, schedules, customer interface, design reviews and cost account management.Senior Microwave Engineer A/B (1989 – 1994)Integrated Product Team Leader – Performed lead design and management functions for T/R module efforts. Programs included ground based, airborne, space and classified applications (L-Band through Ka-Band).• Prepared proposal inputs and cost estimates. Developed module architecture, specifications, performed system performance vs. cost trade studies, specified and selected components, conducted loss budgeting, system modeling, simulation and bread boarding efforts.• Designed and managed the development of a 180 watt X-Band commercial transmitter. Designed manifold circuits, power and signal distribution and a 10 watt MESFET power amplifier. Designed microstrip and stripline printed circuits using Low Temperature Cofired Ceramic (LTCC), High Temperature Cofired Ceramic (HTCC), alumina, duroid and polyimide substrate media. Simulated component, transmitter and system using Touchstone, Linecalc, Libra, and HFSS. • Generated strategic plans, tracked schedules, monitored cost and conducted technical status reviews for the T/R module IR&D activities ($1.5 M/year).Microwave Engineer (1986 – 1989)Lead Engineer – Designed and tested low noise amplifiers (LNAs), power amplifiers, mixers, filters, phase shifters, attenuators and couplers. Supported multiple programs from design to system integration.

Master Of Science In Electrical Engineering (Msee), Rf And Microwave

Project Management Professional (Pmp), Program Management

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Management And Marketing

Bachelor Of Science In Electrical Engineering (Bsee), Electronics