Developed technical strategy and detailed execution plans for numerous projects, ensured collaboration from relevant subject matter experts, co-authored proposals and presented to prospective and current clients. Effectively communicated programmatic strategy, technical deliverables, and program status, to both internal and external stakeholders (Veranex and client senior management). Veranex acquired Ximedica in 2021.

Developed functional execution strategies, defined fidelity of deliverables, provided technical leadership to and high-level guidance of technical program teams. Ximedica is now a part of Veranex.

As Director of Engineering, oversaw and managed growth, productivity, and technical capabilities of engineering group. Supervised eight members of mechanical engineering team and directed/supported technical and professional development. Proactively contributed to strategic direction of office, growing new and existing clients, and quality of department’s services and deliverables. As Principal Mechanical Engineer, planned and managed programs. Led team accountable for technical and mechanical aspects of program development.

Initiated and led quality systems effort. Co-authored and established medical standard operating procedures for medical product development. Landed new clients. Cultivated long-term client relationships. Developed trusted advisor status. Provided engineering and healthcare expertise as member of business development team. Supervised and mentored members of mechanical engineering team.

Founded, developed, directed, and mentored Boston engineering team, and co-led the Boston office. Assisted sales team, wrote proposals, negotiated with clients, managed projects, and budgeted and tracked accounting and invoicing. Headed design controls initiative, establishing standard operating procedures for medical product development. Led engineering department and managed overall office direction, facilities, and office-wide computer, network, and telephone systems.

Pioneered company’s use of 3D CAD and use of Pro/ENGINEER to create complex, sculpted surface geometry for injection-molded plastic parts. Engineered and constructed handheld laser barcode scanner, VU Points binoculars with ergonomically over-molded grip, Black & Decker SnakeFan™ and LeashLight™, Kensington WebRacer, and Case Logic’s RP-12 Hardshell Disc Case.

Managed project and product budgets, scheduled project, and directed mechanical development. Collaborated with manufacturing to simplify design of existing products for ease of assembly.

Managed design projects, including add-on accessories to pacer-defibrillator. Improved existing designs, solved manufacturing problems, and created engineering and manufacturing documentation.

Engineered and developed (concept generation to detailed design) products in electronics packaging, medical instruments, surgical tools, and electric hand tools.