Ph.D. in Engineering; Certified Master Black Belt (Smarter Solutions); Certified TRIZ ("Theory of Inventive Problem Solving")Specialist (Ideation International); Broad experience in all aspects of new product & process development leadership, including strategic market analysis and business development, innovative product design, manufacturing, and quality. Highly skilled in complex project and system management, resulting in significant profitability improvements. Proven ability to develop, implement, and manage large company-wide high-profile programs delivering high revenue gains. Energizing, highly motivating team developer, manager, and facilitator. Highly skilled using DFSS methods to develop and commercialize innovative and profitable products and processes. Expert in roll goods product design, technology, and production for medical and industrial markets.Specialties: New Market Development, Product/Process Development Leadership, Medical Device Expertise, Project Management, Systems Analysis & Management, Innovation Specialist, Intelluctual Property Creation & Circumvention, Lean Methodology, Theory of Constraint (TOC) Methodology, Master Black Belt, Design for Six Sigma, Anticipatory Risk Assessment, Change Management
Listed skills include Six Sigma, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 19 others.