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Chicago, Il, Us

Piscataway, Nj, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

● Leading a globally diverse tech PM and marketing teams, crafting innovative strategies and propelling the graphite material portfolio to sustained growth● Merging market insights, data analysis, and lifecycle understanding, I manage new product introductions and strategic product exits, achieving market fit and driving portfolio efficiency● Collaborating with stakeholders to implement strategic roadmaps for carbonaceous materials and Silicon Carbide, consistently expanding market share ● Spearheading the development of a next-generation Li-ion anode material, optimizing EV battery performance, and forging strategic partnerships for commercialization● Continuously evaluating and optimizing supplier networks for various raw materials and minerals, including natural and synthetic graphite, calcined petroleum coke, and industrial carbon, resulting in ongoing cost reductions and enhanced supplier reliability● Championing an LCA project, actively minimizing the environmental footprint of our products, and exploring new sustainability initiatives● Developing technical product strategies for performance materials to be used in batteries, fuel cell bipolar plates, oilfield drilling, and polymer and ceramic composites ● Support leadership in addressing ESG goals through data-driven strategic decisions that optimize operational performance and contribute to a more sustainable and socially responsible business model

Chicago, Il, Us

●Provided global technical support for materials and minerals used in oilfield and polymer applications, leading to significant customer retention and increased sales revenue●Launched a new mineral-based product in the oilfield market, achieving substantial sales and market share growth within two years●Published technical papers and presented at conferences, resulting in heightened brand awareness and increased sales inquiries across multiple applications●Developed product-related content, driving a notable increase in website traffic and improved lead quality●Spearheaded effective new product change management processes, reducing launch time and minimizing errors●Created a patent-pending product to enhance polymer thermal conductivity, with substantial projected revenue and potential market opportunities.

Chicago, Il, Us

● Played a key role in the successful development and launch of a new product line targeting the performance additive polymer market in the EU● Conducted thorough market analysis, product fit assessments, and technical evaluations to identify the right opportunity for expansion● Collaborated with external research labs to conduct studies and optimize the formulation of carbonaceous materials, resulting in significant energy consumption reduction and improved product consistency● Presented comprehensive data on polymer tribology during in-house training sessions and international industry conferences, leading to a notable increase in brand awareness and product differentiation● Ensured compliance with EU food contact plastics regulation (EU) No 10/2011 while creating and introducing a new graphite product, addressing the specific needs of the performance additive polymer market.

Alzenau, Bayern, De

● Contributed to the development of novel testing procedures for PEM Fuel Cell polymer membranes, resulting in improved testing consistency● Conducted research on fuel cell membrane performance, polymer degradation mechanisms, and carbon-catalyst polymer coatings, leading to a deeper understanding of product durability● Played a key role in the implementation of cost-effective Design of Experiments and analytical methods, resulting in significant savings in experimental costs

Bremerhaven, Bremen, De

Food technology, Fermentation technology developmentEU project Management

Quality monitoring of water treatment plants. Chemical and Microbiological methods.

Master Of Engineering Management (Mem), Product Management

Master Of Science (Msc), Process Engineering And Energy Technology

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech), Biotechnology And Biochemical Engineering