Product development solutions. Strategic project planning and control. Creative problem solving. Experience is the best teacher. Two decades of new product design leadership are key for launching or joining a project and immediately being productive. Direct, hands-on experience at every stage of the development cycle, from user research to production launch. I have successfully navigated the challenges encountered bringing new products to market.

Product development engineer delivering advanced technology to market. Designed innovative products with performance to delight the customer.Developed key product features for largest product launch in company's 70 year history. Responsible for custom LED module family capable of integration within 23 product configurations.Designed and tested company's first internal water dispensing system to ensure peak market performance through competitive analysis.Successfully resolved challenges of advanced technology glass shelving using automated application of hydrophobic nano-coating and UV cured adhesive assembly process.Managed intellectual property process including prior art search, invention disclosures, application claims and filings.

Designed innovative products securing eight patents and reinforcing company's leadership position in multiple market categories.Ensured product performance aligned with customer needs. Developed specification criteria and tested prototype designs to verify performance. Conducted product research through observation, focus group activities, form studies and journey mapping.

Developed performance driven product designs with strategic navigation within competitive field of intellectual property.Collaborative development with Italian designer and overseas manufacturing.Determined root cause of product returns and planned actions to resolve issues.

Produced more than 70 new products as technical lead, designing home and office organizational products for both domestic and global manufacturing.