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Durham, NC, US

• Phononic is a provider of solid-state cooling solutions.
• Lead strategy and execution for a development team of mechanical, electrical, materials science, and firmware/software engineers through conceptualization, design, development, verification, manufacturing readiness.
• Increased online order revenue by 40% and reduced energy consumption by 20% at partner grocers by developing and launching the first portable, IoT-enabled, solid-state cooling freezer/refrigerator.
• Developed the product roadmap for cold-chain fulfillment solutions with over 20 features and product derivatives specified and tied to increased revenue and/or operational improvements.
• Solved a pervasive reliability problem for thermoelectric coolers deployed at scale by implementing a novel encapsulation and sealing solution, significantly reducing failure rate due to moisture entry and corrosion.
• Lead R&D of advancement in efficiency of thermoelectric cooling systems by optimizing device architecture and developing advanced control systems.

Durham, NC, US

• Created product architectures, technical requirements, and intellectual property development plans for cold-chain fulfillment systems.
• Improved quality and reliability of thermoelectric cooling products by leading DFMEA and DFM at all stages of the NPI lifecycle.
• Achieved certification to UL, CSA, IEC, NSF, EnergyStar standards for under-counter lab refrigeration and cold-chain fulfillment products.
• Managed team of engineers to launch solid-state undercounter lab refrigerator with a 20% reduction in BOM cost vs. incumbent product and eliminate single source/end of life parts.
• Certified undercounter lab refrigerator to NSF456 standard for use in storing vaccines, the first solid-state refrigerator to attain this certification.

Racine, Wisconsin, US

• CREE Lighting is a global manufacturer of LED lighting products.
• Expanded internal reporting and analytics systems to measure projects against key performance indicators (KPIs). Developed Microsoft Project and PowerBI reports used by senior leadership.
• Directed a team of three project managers and produced a career progression and competency evaluation system for project managers. Responsible for program-level planning and resource priorities.
• Delivered four to six launches of new products and/or product improvements annually.
• Introduced linear LED lighting product to market, adding $25M in new annual revenue.
• Reduced product cost by 10-20% annually by leading regular update projects.

Durham, NC, US

Manchester, NH, US

• Equipois is a startup manufacturer of industrial exoskeleton products (spin-off of Steadicam).
• Implemented project management system for engineering team across multiple facilities resulting in on-time project delivery and systematic status reporting to company leadership.
• Delivered system architecture layouts for new industrial exoskeleton products and guided engineering team in design using SolidWorks. Produced 3D print parts for prototyping and early production.
• Developed a motor controls system to produce a prototype powered exoskeleton for a major defense contracting customer and successfully delivered the system on time and within budget.
• Introduced assistive lifting arm system to market for use by physical rehabilitation patients; this system increased company revenue by approximately 20% in 2012 – 2013.
• Produced enhanced mathematical modeling system to speed development of new systems and reduce upfront prototyping expenses by 30%.

Coopersburg, PA, US

• Lutron is a leading manufacturer of lighting and building automation control systems.
• Achieved a 40% increase in engineering development capability by expanding engagement with outside design service companies, both domestically and overseas (India), with managed expense of $5M (2010).
• Delivered 10-15 design and testing projects with outside service companies annually using Agile project management methodologies.
• Produced 22 design and utility patents for electrical control system devices, electronics packaging, and mechanical/thermal subsystems as part of development and launch of products to market.
• Mentored team members in engineering and industrial design best practices using CAD/CAM, PLM, FEA, CFD, and tolerance analysis tools.