• Seasoned technology executive with successful track record of inventing new technology, leading cross-functional teams and managing R&D operations• 15+ years of leadership and hands-on R&D expertise in photovoltaics (PVs), device physics, thin film optics and optical characterization, thin film deposition process development/ scale-up, and reliability engineering• Prolific inventor with 20+ patents (granted/pending), 10 research publications and 1300+ citations• Leading expert in solar technology, recognized by American Solar Energy Society, Canadian Solar Industry Association, Silicon Valley Business Journal• Strategic and technical program leadership/ management (project vision, charter, KPIs, planning, resourcing/ budgeting)• Compassionate People Leader: Hiring, building and growing cohesive teams over the past decade