C-Level Business Leader and Award-winning SVP Engineering Executive who drives profitable growth though product strategy, disruptive technology and customer relationships. Known as an effective leader and communicator who drives talent and culture strategies to deliver business results. Contact me at mike.schaefermn@gmail.comDRIVING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE THROUGH PRODUCT STRATEGYWith modest barriers to entry a compelling product strategy is essential. I champion product transformation in the industrial sector including self-driving technology. Delivered best in class margins and substantial company growth. A structured approach to NPD roadmaps led to a 25% IRR and a 42% vitality index.CHAMPIONING CUSTOMER TECHNOLOGY ADOPTIONIn a slow changing industry new technology adoption is paramount. Having engaged CEOs from Paris to Pasadena, I helped customers create their future by engaging Operations, Supply Chain, and C-level personnel in technology adoption. Presentations to EU Customers increased strategic account sales by 20% over last 2 years.BUILDING TALENT, CULTURE AND PROCESSESI championed a new customer Innovation Center and a customer centric R&D culture. I transition organizations from a tribal knowledge approach to a balance of legacy, skilled engineers, and high tech external technology partners. Modular design approaches, improved knowledge management, and streamlined development processes reduced the time to market by 20%.GROWING VALUE VIA STRATEGYIn the C-Suite, I help set the organization strategic direction. Over an 8 year period the market cap doubled and sales grew by 67% through technology, channel and business process investments. As an executive leader, stewardship toward customers, co-workers and shareholders is always top of mind.AREAS OF EXPERTISEIoT, AGV, Robotics, Nanotechnology, electric vehicles, modularity, AI, user interface, driverless vehicles, predictive analytics, sensors, 3-D printing, wearables