IP Strategy: Development and execution of our patent and IP strategyNew technology evaluation: analyze the feasibility of new technology and partnerships into Deako's portfolio and roadmapRegulatory Compliance: strategy and relationship management with regulatory bodies (UL, FCC, NFPA, etc.)Execution of the hardware roadmap - resource planning, budgeting and team management. Leading the team developing a diverse portfolio of simple and complex lighting controls. Our team of electrical and mechanical engineers that design, develop and ramp the production of new Deako products.

As a founding member and electrical engineer with a diverse background I wore many hats while we developed Deako's business model and filled-out our team with more specialized talent. Electrical engineering, firmware development, test development, PCB layout, manufacturing engineering, factory selection, IP/patent strategy, project management, compliance (FCC and UL), among others...

Managed a team of six product managers focused on the mobile phone touchscreen market. Managed touchscreen controller ICs and systems focused on adapting Cypress's industry-leading technology to many customer applications with over $300M run rate. Launched multiple new ICs and new customer programs. Worked with the CTO group, design, marketing and sales to develop technical requirements for new chip and software programs.

Product manager for Cypress's touchscreen controller ICs - worked extensively with customers, partners, IC design and software team to define and launch products that grew revenue from $50M to over $300M.

Founding member of the Touchscreen Applications engineering team in a incubated Business Unit within Cypress. Helped grow revenue from 0 to $120M+ in 3 year and create value for CY shareholders. Enabled multiple mobile phone companies design and manufacture their first capacitive touchscreen phones for market.

General customer support - answering technical hotline phone calls and emails. Strategic customer support - helped solved design and manufacturing issues with Sonicare, Fender and many other PSoC customers.EZColor applications engineer - Co-developed technology that enabled Cypress to operate in RGB color mixing space.

Production line test, circuit debug and rework for the MX50. MX60 is a 60A battery charger with MPPT for solar cells. Also got the golf cart running again and installed a 4-panel solar array.