The Henry Group was conceived over 40 years ago based on customer service and doing the job right the first time. We began as a Bakery Equipment installation service provider but have evolved into a equipment manufacturer as well. We are now one of the most recognized names in the Bakery Industry for Equipment Manufacturing, Installation, and Construction Services. We concentrate on Bakery Systems and Services, including Proofing, Retarding, Baking, Cooling, Packaging, and ancillary… Show more The Henry Group was conceived over 40 years ago based on customer service and doing the job right the first time. We began as a Bakery Equipment installation service provider but have evolved into a equipment manufacturer as well. We are now one of the most recognized names in the Bakery Industry for Equipment Manufacturing, Installation, and Construction Services. We concentrate on Bakery Systems and Services, including Proofing, Retarding, Baking, Cooling, Packaging, and ancillary equipment to support these functions. Show less

Developed strategy and executed tactical plans for growth of global campus fiber business across multiple applications, including service provider, data center, and enterprise markets. Identified market and competitive trends, improved customer engagement, developed and refined relevant business value propositions, and provided industry thought leadership. • Created comprehensive campus fiber solution and messaging from available divisional portfolios. • Optimized… Show more Developed strategy and executed tactical plans for growth of global campus fiber business across multiple applications, including service provider, data center, and enterprise markets. Identified market and competitive trends, improved customer engagement, developed and refined relevant business value propositions, and provided industry thought leadership. • Created comprehensive campus fiber solution and messaging from available divisional portfolios. • Optimized commercial product set to drive growth in distributor/partner’s discretionary business. • Developed/led comprehensive hands-on training program for all enterprise/DC fiber solutions. Show less

Developed strategy, promotion, positioning, and partner ecosystems for solutions and services, spanning copper and fiber infrastructure, intelligent hardware and software, intelligent low-voltage lighting/sensor systems, and wireless and DAS technologies deployed in the workplace. Collaborated with product management, R&D, marketing, channel, and sales organizations to ensure successful execution of workplace strategy. Provided leadership and guidance to team of solution architects deployed… Show more Developed strategy, promotion, positioning, and partner ecosystems for solutions and services, spanning copper and fiber infrastructure, intelligent hardware and software, intelligent low-voltage lighting/sensor systems, and wireless and DAS technologies deployed in the workplace. Collaborated with product management, R&D, marketing, channel, and sales organizations to ensure successful execution of workplace strategy. Provided leadership and guidance to team of solution architects deployed regionally to gather VoC and provide innovative solutions. Provided internal and external thought leadership to effectively position CommScope in market. • Integrated intelligent lighting solutions into traditional connectivity platform. • Defined application-specific portfolio to support and grow federal government/security business. Show less

Defined, communicated, and implemented overarching portfolio strategy following major acquisition, resulting in overlapping product sets across $1,500,000,000 business, including market segmentation, regional channel strategy and lead portfolio, product branding, product development strategy, system value proposition and differentiation, and solution messaging. • Simplified brand portfolio from ten down to three distinct brands while maintaining and transferring key brand equity.

Provided strategic direction for global pre/post-sales engineering team supporting regional sales teams, end-users, and business partners for high-end solution sets, including wireless, fiber, copper, lighting, and intelligent infrastructure solutions. Acted as strategic technical liaison for new customer opportunities from sales organization to R&D and business management teams. Developed technical messaging to effectively communicate solution value proposition through entire sales… Show more Provided strategic direction for global pre/post-sales engineering team supporting regional sales teams, end-users, and business partners for high-end solution sets, including wireless, fiber, copper, lighting, and intelligent infrastructure solutions. Acted as strategic technical liaison for new customer opportunities from sales organization to R&D and business management teams. Developed technical messaging to effectively communicate solution value proposition through entire sales channel. Ensured proper training of technical team and implementation of appropriate tools to drive profitable revenue growth. Oversaw global warranty program. • Restructured global team to provide career paths for entire team. • Represented CS in key industry publications, technical conferences, & customer opportunities. • Designed and implemented regional customer briefing centers. • Developed consistent training plan and content for all new sales team hires. Show less

Coordinated efforts of over 100 R&D engineers and scientists, with responsibility for annual budget that exceeded $12,000,000. Supported multiple business units covering fiber optic, copper, wireless, and software-based technologies. Defined technical road map for product and process development activities. Oversaw resource allocation, project management, strategic planning, financial planning, customer relationship development, supplier qualification, and personnel development. Directly… Show more Coordinated efforts of over 100 R&D engineers and scientists, with responsibility for annual budget that exceeded $12,000,000. Supported multiple business units covering fiber optic, copper, wireless, and software-based technologies. Defined technical road map for product and process development activities. Oversaw resource allocation, project management, strategic planning, financial planning, customer relationship development, supplier qualification, and personnel development. Directly supported numerous customer and industry analyst visits.• Implemented goal-based performance structure across the R&D organization.• Oversaw the consolidation of entire group into a single location.• Led development of industry’s first 10 Gigabit, upgradeable intelligent UTP solution. Show less

Led laboratory and development personnel within newly-formed FO organization supporting SYSTIMAX structured cabling system, including fiber, cable, connectors, cable assemblies, and patch panels. Oversaw construction of laboratory facilities and staff for future growth. Defined technical road map for product and process development activities, including commercial and military applications. Managed qualification program for expanded-beam optical connector system for USAF F-22 Raptor tactical… Show more Led laboratory and development personnel within newly-formed FO organization supporting SYSTIMAX structured cabling system, including fiber, cable, connectors, cable assemblies, and patch panels. Oversaw construction of laboratory facilities and staff for future growth. Defined technical road map for product and process development activities, including commercial and military applications. Managed qualification program for expanded-beam optical connector system for USAF F-22 Raptor tactical fighter. Directed resource allocation, project management, strategic planning, financial planning, customer relationship development, supplier qualification, and personnel development.• Built cohesive fiber R&D team from scratch after relocation of R&D organization to Texas.• Led development of innovative pre-terminated fiber solution for DC applications providing $250,000,000 annual revenue.• Led extensive qualification program for expanded beam optical connector system for USAF F-22 Raptor tactical fighter jet. Show less

Fiber Optics DivisionManaged global product and process development activities for newly-formed division encompassing connector, cable assembly, FBT couplers, fiber management, and transceiver product lines. Directly supervised four regional and site engineering managers and 15 local development engineers, process engineers, designers, and technicians. Oversaw resource allocation, strategic planning, financial planning, project management, customer relationship development, technology… Show more Fiber Optics DivisionManaged global product and process development activities for newly-formed division encompassing connector, cable assembly, FBT couplers, fiber management, and transceiver product lines. Directly supervised four regional and site engineering managers and 15 local development engineers, process engineers, designers, and technicians. Oversaw resource allocation, strategic planning, financial planning, project management, customer relationship development, technology road-map activities, and personnel development. Show less

Fiber Optics and MEG-Array DivisionDirectly supervised 22 engineers, designers, and technicians for fiber optic and BGA-attached, high-speed mezzanine connector systems. Oversaw new product development and maintenance engineering for custom and high-volume connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect systems. Implemented and maintained structured development and change-control processes across new organization through cross-pollination, cohesive training, and coordination with… Show more Fiber Optics and MEG-Array DivisionDirectly supervised 22 engineers, designers, and technicians for fiber optic and BGA-attached, high-speed mezzanine connector systems. Oversaw new product development and maintenance engineering for custom and high-volume connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect systems. Implemented and maintained structured development and change-control processes across new organization through cross-pollination, cohesive training, and coordination with marketing, operations, and quality management. Motivated and guided employees through intense period of transition and growth. Show less

Miniature Products GroupOversaw several commercial product lines totaling $50,000,000 on global and regional basis, targeting disk drive, mobile phone, and high-speed communication market segments. Formulated, implemented, and monitored comprehensive business plans to enhance market share and profitability. Led product-line business teams in product development, capacity expansion, and siting decisions. Accountable for top-line and bottom-line growth.

Information Card Products GroupOversaw all new product development activities for PCMCIA applications for several key accounts. Determined project financials and managed resources to balance customer requirements and corporate goals. Coordinated and led multifunctional teams from concept through production. Defined goals and monitored progress for program schedules, product costs, capital expenditure, revenue, and margin. Served as prime interface for key customers.

High Performance and Communications GroupOversaw all business aspects of $9,000,000 organization focused on providing interconnect solutions to supercomputer and MPP industry. Determined overall market strategy, prepared long-term forecasts, set budgets for order, revenue, and margin levels, and maintained cost center expense budgets. Managed key accounts and acted as program manager for all new product development activity. Coordinated efforts of all functional areas, with direct… Show more High Performance and Communications GroupOversaw all business aspects of $9,000,000 organization focused on providing interconnect solutions to supercomputer and MPP industry. Determined overall market strategy, prepared long-term forecasts, set budgets for order, revenue, and margin levels, and maintained cost center expense budgets. Managed key accounts and acted as program manager for all new product development activity. Coordinated efforts of all functional areas, with direct supervision of hourly and salaried personnel. Defined and executed eventual exit strategy. Show less

Fiber Optic ProductsDetermined strategy for market penetration and growth on a global basis. Created and implemented comprehensive business plan for entry into target market sectors. Defined new product opportunities and coordinated product launch packages for NA market. Provided fiber optic training and technical support to field sales for application engineering and customer visits. Acted as BSU design engineer for successful RFP for industry’s first FDDI network aboard large… Show more Fiber Optic ProductsDetermined strategy for market penetration and growth on a global basis. Created and implemented comprehensive business plan for entry into target market sectors. Defined new product opportunities and coordinated product launch packages for NA market. Provided fiber optic training and technical support to field sales for application engineering and customer visits. Acted as BSU design engineer for successful RFP for industry’s first FDDI network aboard large commercial aircraft. Show less

Oversaw design and documentation for all components, assemblies, packaging, and tooling for fiber optic product lines, including CAD system administration. Coordinated new product release through full-scale production. Provided technical support for vendor qualifications and customer inquiries. Coordinated cost analyses and related customer quotations. Secured corporate funding for various capital expenditures. Acted as facility and maintenance supervisor for two office and manufacturing… Show more Oversaw design and documentation for all components, assemblies, packaging, and tooling for fiber optic product lines, including CAD system administration. Coordinated new product release through full-scale production. Provided technical support for vendor qualifications and customer inquiries. Coordinated cost analyses and related customer quotations. Secured corporate funding for various capital expenditures. Acted as facility and maintenance supervisor for two office and manufacturing facilities, including environmental, production, and security equipment. Show less

Coupler ManufacturingCoordinated development and documentation of computer software, electronic and mechanical hardware, and manufacturing processes for automated coupler manufacturing system. Recruited, trained, and supervised seven production and quality assurance technicians. Oversaw material planning, production forecasting and scheduling, inventory, departmental budgets, SPC controls, new product development and transfer, and customer interface.

Combat Theater and Fiber Optic Communications DivisionParticipated in design and construction of several military fiber-optic communication systems, with responsibilities that included circuit design, layout, and construction, analysis of electronic and optical components, packaging design, system installation, and performance evaluation. Held confidential security clearance.