Our company offers engineering and management consultative services focused specifically in idea generation and product development. When a new company contacts us, we listen to their needs and develop a custom solution tailored to meet their requirements in the most cost effective means possible. Our website, www.ProductLaunchAdvisors.com, shows more detail about our services and offerings but here are some sample services we give our clients. If you don't see something you're interested… Show more Our company offers engineering and management consultative services focused specifically in idea generation and product development. When a new company contacts us, we listen to their needs and develop a custom solution tailored to meet their requirements in the most cost effective means possible. Our website, www.ProductLaunchAdvisors.com, shows more detail about our services and offerings but here are some sample services we give our clients. If you don't see something you're interested in, call or email us.-Product Concept & Working Prototype Development-3D Printing Consulting-Returned Product Failure Analysis-Alternative Design and Manufacturing Reviews to eliminate Cost, Complexity, and Return Rates-Product Launch Management including packaging/shipping verification and regulatory approval-Supply Chain Sourcing-Management Consulting (analytics, business processes, new technology utilization)-Company Talent Identification-Reliability Testing-Design for Cost, Reliability, Assembly Reviews-Prior Art Patent Reviews Show less

I led a highly functional and diverse team of engineers and developers. Our primary aim was to create new products that help people formulate their ideas in meaningful ways through our 3D Printing devices. We innovated by expanding product accessibility, performance improvement, and remote problem diagnosis through our unique web interface.•This role encompassed every aspect of product development from concept generation to sustaining engineering. This includes prototype development… Show more I led a highly functional and diverse team of engineers and developers. Our primary aim was to create new products that help people formulate their ideas in meaningful ways through our 3D Printing devices. We innovated by expanding product accessibility, performance improvement, and remote problem diagnosis through our unique web interface.•This role encompassed every aspect of product development from concept generation to sustaining engineering. This includes prototype development with industrial design teams, mechanical and electrical engineering design, software verification testing, reliability testing and analysis, regulatory qualification, and product launch coordination with manufacturing and supply chain. • Worked closely with product manufacturing to deploy quality products using innovative methods. • Oversaw sustaining engineering once product was deployed.• Developed two rapid prototyping methods. Co-inventor of one and have several patents issued and pending.• Well versed in regulatory practices for IEC/UL 60950. Created well-established ties with TUV and UL for Nationally Recognized Test Lab work for Safety and EMC and received first-ever 60950 certification for 3D printer. • Reviewed engineering drawings for proper documentation. • Set priorities for development teams (mechanical, electrical, software, firmware, and process). • Trained manufacturing assemblers and oversaw development of assembly documentation for multiple products.• Coordinated test lab evaluations at TUV and UL (electrical/safety) using EN 60950 2nd ed. standards and Clemson (packaging) using ISTA standards.• Reported to CEO and worked with CTO, CEO, and prominent inventor to develop FTI technology.• Co-developed industrial designs for ProJet 1500/1000 and the Cube (www.cubify.com). • Negotiated business contracts, lead interactions with contract manufacturers, and develop local suppliers for in-house manufacturing. Show less

I initially developed manufacturing equipment and processes for the Consumer Printer Division of Lexmark. This role led me into a printhead development team where I worked at a project engineer on a printhead now used worldwide. From printhead development I expanded my role into the printer development area where I helped to develop consumer printers for Dell.Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, Kentucky Consumer Printer… Show more I initially developed manufacturing equipment and processes for the Consumer Printer Division of Lexmark. This role led me into a printhead development team where I worked at a project engineer on a printhead now used worldwide. From printhead development I expanded my role into the printer development area where I helped to develop consumer printers for Dell.Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, Kentucky Consumer Printer Division (CPD) Alliances Printer Development Group, Project Manager/Senior Engineer (2002-2006) • Negotiated program features and implementation details with Dell, Inc. in OEM relationship.• Managed development schedules on multiple Dell All-In-One programs, tracking firmware, software, hardware, publications, packaging, regulatory, and logistics.• Reviewed injection molded cover parts with Dell and Asian manufacturing partners.• Tracked program costs, including NRE and BOM cost changes, during development.Printhead Design Group, Project Engineer/Associate Engineer (2001-2002) • Managed the development schedule for printhead program, tracked R&D budget, led cross-functional teams, and managed manufacturing builds of prototype printheads.Printhead Process Dev. Group, Process Dev. Engineer (2000-2001)• Developed manufacturing processes in cleanroom environments for integrated circuits, precision placement of ICs and TAB circuits, and laser machining of SiO2. Show less

I worked with NASA inventors, public & private companies, and NASA Technology Transfer experts in business and intellectual property to help move government inventions into the private sector.