• Drove the identification and evaluation of emerging technologies and trends, driving innovation that led to the launch of 40 pilot projects within two years.• Piloted and confirmed the feasibility of 10 new technologies, culminating in their adoption and generating a net present value of 25M USD.• Maintained regular communication with senior leadership on the status of innovation initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.• Led a core team of 3 direct reports, while effectively collaborating with 2 indirect team members and additional 3-5 personnel per project, showcasing adeptness in leading both direct and cross-functional teams.• Excelled in leveraging indirect team members from diverse departments, facing the unique challenge of aligning varied team dynamics and skill sets to achieve project goals.• Implemented pilots in compliance with federal regulations and strict data protection protocols, achieving an average time-to-market of 3 months.• Fostered a culture of innovation by promoting hypothesis testing on real-life data prior to full-scale implementation, resulting in successful launches and reduced development costs.• Mentored leaders of intrapreneurship teams, leading to the successful launch of 6 Minimum Value Products.• Managed the innovation budget, collaborating with finance and procurement departments to ensure proper fund allocation and tracking for optimal results.

• Oversaw hardware and software projects aligning with company strategy, culminating in the successful production and supply of a 10K batch of wearable finger rings equipped with an emergency button.• Managed a dynamic team structure, overseeing an internal team of 6 engineers, along with coordinating 2 external teams comprising 4-6 members each. This role demanded adept leadership in handling diverse team dynamics and coordinating efforts across different groups and locations.• Partnered with stakeholders to define product requirements and foster a customer-centric approach, leading to the creation of a wearable emergency device that fully met customer needs and expectations.• Supervised the entire product lifecycle, from requirement definition and design to development and testing, resulting in a successful product launch and an award-winning design (RedDot 2018).• Oversaw factory production for the wearable emergency device, managing design improvements, quality control, supply chain, firmware distribution, and risk management.

• Directed the development team on a variety of projects, culminating in the successful delivery of over 100 web applications.• Led an internal team comprising 5-10 members, demonstrating strong leadership and team management skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role required both technical expertise and the ability to effectively manage and motivate a diverse group of professionals.• Architected and implemented scalable backend infrastructures, achieving faster page load times.• Collaborated closely with clients to understand their needs and requirements, crafting custom solutions that generated over 100 million user sessions across various campaigns.• Adopted new technologies and tools, keeping the agency at the cutting edge of industry trends and building a impressive portfolio of clients, including Unilever, Ford, Nestle, Reckitt Benckiser, Heinz, BAYER, LVMH, Philips, and others.