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Hamburg, Ny, Us

Orchard Park, New York, United States

Contributed to 5 year strategic plan, driving new product development thru effective use on ~$1.5M IR&D/year based on product/market road maps derived from market intelligence and external partnerships. Developed product group plan for MIL Aircraft Oxygen Product Group ($100M) and Parachustist Oxygen Systems ($30M) which included market and competitor analysis,identifying target platforms, developing product strategy, and key investment areas. Collaborated with internal engineering resources to develop concept for fully integrated oxygen system to revolutionize military aircraft oxygen systems - lead marketing campaign, developed communications plan, and briefed key thought leaders in the industry.

Orchard Park, Ny

Responsible for 5-10 year strategic planning, private venture / IR&D allocation, and 5 year booking/revenue forecast for military life support system products including aircraft oxygen systems, inflation valves, parachutist oxygen systems, and microclimate cooling systems.

Orchard Park, Ny

Worked with the USAF and US Navy end users, subject matter experts, and internal engineers to development custom oxygen systems solutions to meet various mission profiles. Met with US and International Tier 1 Special Operations Units to provide solution to Military Freel Fall Oxygen Systems requirements.

Hamburg, Ny

Lancaster, Ny

Interfaced directly with the OEM customers and Military end users to determine market needs and growth opportunitiesResponsible for forecasting and reporting financial performance of Military Market team - annual budget ~$20MMWorked with customers and potential customers to define technical requirements and solutions for aircraft and aircrew based oxygen systemsProvided product support for military products for foreign and domestics military customersDeveloped new and existing customer relationships to cultivate growth of the military businessAnalyzed business opportunities and formulated business cases to support bid/no-bid decisions by Senior StaffActed as liaison between engineering team and customer to make sure customer's needs were satisfiedActed as Contracting Officer for JSAM Program - estimated value $60MM

Develop military business through relationships and customer interaction. Worked with customers and end users to determine requirement and determine the best way to meet that requirement through either existing product or new product development.Attended industry trade shows and presented new products thru briefings to military customers and active duty personnel

Responsible for the technical integrity and functional performance of all products within the Military Market team. Lead Engineer and Program Manager for Rotary Wing Joint Service Aircrew Mask.Contributed to and wrote many proposal efforts to grow the JSAM development contract. These proposals lead to a superior product for the war fighter.Transformed a contractor/government development contract into a working partnership while maintaining the best interests of both parties and end user.

AVOX Systems is an industry leader in emergency oxygen systems for commercial, business and military aircraft. We currently supply the majority of portable oxygen cylinders for every major airline worldwide. In addition, we supply the "yellow cup" emergency oxygen masks that you see on every flight you take. We also supply aircrew oxygen masks as well. I am currently working on a project for the Dept of Defense to develop a Joint Service Aircrew Mask for rotary wing aircrew. This respirator provides protection for aircrew against Chemical, Biological and Nuclear threats.

Systems engineering, design validation engineering, and clean sheet design engineering

We specialize in deck design and contruction; however, we also have the capabilities to remodel and finish basements as well as other light home Improvements.

Clean sheet design of electro mechanical assemblies for placement machines.