Innovative robotics delivering advanced automation solutions - R&D and manufacturing

Directed 500+ staff and leaders across Canada, US, Europe, and Asia, managing a $50M operating budget with $1B+ associated revenue. Led Global Design & Engineering organization responsible for multiple Joint Development and Manufacturing customers programs across Industrial and Consumer segments and related industries. - Implemented global design improvement strategy and collaborative shared process, driving overall engineering predictability, competency, and intense collaboration.- Successfully led transformational initiatives delivering growth in strategic areas while mitigating impacts on customer commitments. Concurrently expanded the organization's technical expertise with hiring advanced credentials (PhD) in robotics.- Lead the global implementation of standardized design tools and processes with NPI, Adv. Sourcing, IT and Product Management teams, resulting in Design teams having an advanced baseline to focus on shaping and improving partnership between design and factory production.- Accountable for global design P&L , strategic investment execution (M&A, 3rd parties, cost reductionsupplier qualification, and design manufacturing introduction all in alignment to the overallcorporate strategy.

Oversaw Corporate Systems Innovation team and Technology CoE, championing new technologies and related POCs. Led a team of technologists with a charter to explore technology evolution in alignment with business strategy and priorities.- Facilitated marketing solutions, platform integration, and ensured a common/shared Design and Engineering implementation environment- Championed new technologies and related proof of concepts- Main pillars: Sensors and Actuators , Connectivity , HMI, Software and Optics.- At the center: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, IoT, Cloud and Autonomous Machines

Leading 9 design centres (750+ staff and leaders, $90M operating budget, $2B revenue), managed finance, performance, and programs delivery.- Led cross-organizational capability assessment, get-well talent strategy plans, and growth focused business transformations.- Co-chaired the Innovation initiative, establishing 7 COE technology directorates and accelerating technology expertise and awareness development with teams becoming SMEs in select areas. - Drove competitive Design and Engineering cost structures, coordinated succession planning and top talent recruiting/training programs.- Built strategic partnerships with Ottawa Bayview Innovation Centre and Invest Ottawa.

Expanded the design organization from Telecom industry into consumer, connectivity, industrial, and automotive business segments.- Established annual business plans/goals and site revenue forecasting based on finance models and analysis of business KPIs.- Determined performance benchmarks and evaluation strategies, tracked actuals, and aligned action plans.- Controlled overall planning, staffing, budgeting, expense priorities management, and method changes implementation.- Participated in business development, negotiations, and influential discussions with executives and major client stakeholders.

Managed Development teams worldwide to deliver optical products, HW & SW releases, and support programs through 3rd party outsourcing initiatives.

Built, trained, and inspired multi-site teams of varying strengths to deliver quality product feature sets to customers worldwide.

Arme Commissioned officer, commanded and trained a platoon to support the CAF Division Headquarters. Deployed, maintained and defended IS/IT infrastructures in remote locations anywhere in the world. Managed and maintained over $100M of assets. Prepared and trained personnel for high readiness international deployments.