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Waller, Tx, Us

Hired by the Executive Committee to transform Daikin’s Light Commercial Business into a dominant market player, top customer choice and technology leader. Developed strategic initiatives leading to revenue and profitability growth, technological advancements and comprehensive product portfolio. Established cross-functional partnership, accountability and engagement resulting in seamless execution, operational efficiency and interdisciplinary consensus. Collaborated with business stakeholders and legislative authorities to accelerate company compliance with the 2023 industry-wide energy regulations while exceeding business financial commitments.

Oklahoma City, Ok, Us

Selected by the Executive Board to lead the engineering organization, drive culture transformation, and establish efficient collaboration and accountability at all engagement levels; supervised four functional area Directors and subject matter Experts. Established strategic and tactical practices to drive growth in revenue, market share and profitability across the product portfolio. Developed multi-generational product roadmaps to support business objectives, deliver value-enhancing synergies and substantiate technology investments.

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Led development and integration of new and improved designs, state-of-the-art technologies and qualification process methodologies. Developed technology roadmaps and implemented product strategies closely linked to business objectives. Planned, allocated and controlled budget, resources and capital expenditures in support of mission-critical programs to achieve key performance measures for all Carrier Business Units. Managed talent pipeline and employee development program.

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Established and managed the technology and new product development group; provided seamless interfaces and technical expertise to the project teams. Guided overall department strategy coupled with the Business Unit program portfolio objectives and product introduction schedule to meet P&L and market share targets. As a board member, played a pivotal role in the strategic planning initiatives and Steering Committee oversight; represented Carrier at various industry-wide conferences, symposiums and committees.

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Established project scope, technical strategy, budget and schedule. Led an engineering team in design, development and qualification of state-of-the-art technology and advanced system solutions for truck/trailer, marine and bus/rail applications for domestic and international markets. Benchmarked and validated emerging technologies and innovative designs. Managed technical personnel and Stage Gate product development process.

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Led design and development of self-contained systems based on Stirling cryocoolers. Received the George Mead Award - the most prestigious award within United Technologies Corporation recognizing outstanding accomplishments in engineering and science. Developed manufacturing processes, qualified suppliers, implemented inspection procedures and coordinated modularization effort.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Master'S Degree, Applied Mathematics

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering