MS ECE concentrating in Software Engineering. Course selection and project topics targeted IoT technologies including embedded processors, communication networks, and cloud-based platforms and APIs. Coursework: Advanced Embedded Microcontroller Systems; Advanced Programming Tools; Communications Networks; Design Patterns; Distributed Information Systems Security; Distributed Systems; Requirements Engineering; Software Architecture; Project Management.Master’s Topic: Design of an Embedded System and Cloud Backend for Remote Monitoring of Smart Trap. Tech Ranch Austin: 8-week incubator program and subsequent market/technology assessment of Master’s project.

Product marketer for portfolios of embedded processors ranging from multiple established product lines (PowerQUICC II Pro – 832x, 834x, 836x, 837x) to newly launching product lines (QorIQ - P1010/P1014). Interfaced with customers and field teams to determine customer requirements and then drove resolution of key issues regarding design wins, price quotation, supply assurance, process changes, cost reductions and quality.Drove pre-design investigations and customer support for low cost, low power, density optimized servers built with FSL Power architecture processors. Resulted in selection of FSL processor for exascale research project announced late 2012 and in improved software ecosystem.Developed marketing collateral and presented in customer reviews regarding major process changes driving $5M+/yr cost savings.

Managed key customer relationships with alpha customer teams at 3 top networking and telecom firms during Freescale’s development of next-generation network processor, QorIQ P4080.Developed and drove customer briefing and issue resolution process incorporating cross-functional teams with a focus on design, validation, qualification and production. This 18-month initiative allowed alpha customers to successfully develop and launch their products in parallel with Freescale’s NPI process.

Leveraged software development experience and semiconductor sales commissions domain expertise to drive commissions reconciliation re-engineering initiative for Freescale-proprietary software suite.

Led multi-site team in business preparations for deployment of Oracle’s Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software resulting in a seamless migration from legacy systems without generating scrap material or customer impact. Led cross-functional NPI process improvement team including Product Engineering, Test Engineering, Product Package Engineering and Design Engineering to decrease business unit NPI cycle times by standardized deliverables and timelines during the business unit's NPI process.

Lead several cross-functional, international core teams during development of advanced, multimedia application processors. For most recent program, was responsible for guiding program though NPI phase gates covering Concept, Definition, Planning and Execution.

Recruited by SmartSwing founder to provide technical and operational expertise in the evolution of a product idea into a niche consumer electronics business. Joined firm as Senior Hardware Engineering Manager and developed first proof of concept model. Eventually, moved into Director of Manufacturing role. Served as member of a 3-person management team reporting to the COO with responsibilities covering R&D, manufacturing, yield enhancement, component sourcing/purchasing, and ERP/MES implementation.

Member of start-up team responsible for developing a product concept into an enterprise software application and a revenue-generating corporation. Started with firm as Software Engineer and was later promoted into Senior Software Engineer role. Eventually transitioned into Client Services group in a Senior Account Manager role.Software Development Experience – Two years implementing code for core application functionality. Also implemented release-to-release database migration scripts. CVS repository administrator. Technologies/Tools: Java (J2SE,J2EE), SQL, JavaScript, HTML, InstallAnywhereConsulting Experience – Responsibilities included pre-sales support, implementation, training, customization, and post-sales support with on-going customer interaction for requirements gathering/issue tracking/feature requests.

Drove semiconductor wafer fab New Product Introduction (NPI) activities requiring coordination of 13 engineering and manufacturing groups to successfully transfer new integrated circuits to full-scale manufacturing.Designed experiments and analyzed data to improve yield, investigate process marginality, cross-qualify manufacturing toolsets, and qualify new manufacturing processes. At one point, responsible for semiconductor portfolio encompassing 1/8 of total factory volume.Led 24-member team through 4100 man-hour project to verify implementation of new, factory-wide MES.