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Led release operations, release production, tools development, intellectual property, configuration management, and lab operations for a market leader developing operating systems for information devices.-- Directed the successful introduction of Wind River products and software updates. Offerings supported over $100 million/year in sales and included Software as a Service (SaaS) using AWS.-- Drove a product repackaging initiative, despite cross-functional obstacles, saving over $2 million/year.-- Increased department productivity by 100% through the implementation of efficiency initiatives ranging from incremental scripting improvements to cloud-based software distribution.

Working part-time, oversaw engineering services, technical publications, ISO, and EMC/TUV compliance for a start-up telecom equipment manufacturer.-- Created an ISO 9001 system in an agile development environment streamlining new product introduction.-- Implemented processes aiding rapid WiFi, WiMAX, and DSL product development.

Led six departments comprised of product engineers, compliance engineers, technical writers, process engineers, IT engineers, and Lab engineers. Responsible for development support and product release of Telecom equipment. Starting as Product Engineering Manager, grew the department from 3 to 85 internationally located personnel.-- Spearheaded the rapid introduction of major hardware platforms and software applications representing over $1 billion in sales in a fast growing start-up.-- Saved in excess of $10 million through effective management of escalated customer issues. -- Worked with Bell Labs, product management, marketing, finance, and manufacturing to resolve complex issues and deliver products into successful mass production.-- Created engineering ISO 9001 procedures in a growing environment resulting in consistent clean audits.

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