Steve Chalgren Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

As VP and GM at Bluetooth SIG, I spearhead the development of cutting-edge technologies like LE Audio, Channel Sounding, and Mesh Network Lighting Controls. Collaborating with member companies, we set Bluetooth standards for critical applications like insulin pumps and industrial IoT, driving global Bluetooth technology innovation inside billions of devices.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Led the successful sale of the company by partnering with the CEO and serving as the due-diligence executive contact.
• Achieved cash-flow positive and EBITA profitable status in 2017, showcasing financial acumen and strategic planning skills.
• Positioned Arena Solutions as a market leader in SaaS enterprise software for high-tech and medical device companies, increasing enterprise customer count to over 1,500 with less than 5% churn.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Recruited by CEO for a turnaround project, reorganized product management & development teams, and drove provisional patents for competitive advantage.
• Achieved a revenue growth rate increase from 14% to 27%, reduced account churn to 10%, and doubled enterprise customer count from 400 to 800.
• Successfully fended off a larger competitor's market entrance, Autodesk PLM360

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Led strategic alignment within Oracle's Supply Chain business unit
• Spearheaded the delivery of Oracle Fusion-based PLM product innovation-focused solution: Oracle-Agile Customer Needs Management, resulting in a US patent.
• Headed Oracle PLM Customer Strategy Council, served as a regular speaker at marketing events like Oracle Open World.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Led product management, strategy, marketing, and development teams for a new SME-focused PLM business unit, driving solid growth and profitability.
• Managed SME business unit, growing enterprise customer base from 5 to 400.
• Spearheaded Cloud DevOps implementation, technical publications, and customer care initiatives for Agile Software.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Completed first release of new enterprise-class PLM platform market introduction
• Global development teams in San Jose CA, Suzhou & Hong Kong, China, and Bangalore, India

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Consulted with customers to enhance internal development and manufacturing processes.
• Provided technical sales support and implemented enterprise PLM, QMS, and supply chain solutions.
• Received "Top Regional Consultant" and "Largest International Deal" awards for outstanding performance.

San Jose, California, United States

• Led prototype, pre-production, and manufacturing efforts at Jetstream Communications, ensuring on-time delivery of Jetstream's first product.
• Implemented component-level (not kit) pull manufacturing process utilizing supplier consigned inventory programs to streamline supply chain operations.
• Managed Change Management processes, including ECO creation and implementation, to enhance efficiency and collaboration within the supply chain.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Led the setup of a satellite manufacturing facility for a paint booth product line, achieving 300% burst production with 50% less inventory.
• Implemented KAN/BAN pull processes for raw materials, freeing up 10,000 sq ft of space for additional production.
• Drove the remodeling of supply and manufacturing processes to enable delivery of any unit in 4 days, surpassing the mandatory goal of 20 days.

Plymouth, MN

• Managed a synchronized supply chain of 20 partners, implementing 40 ECOs monthly
• Ensured timely delivery of high-end microcomputer servers, PCBAs, and other components, achieving 6 inventory turns annually.
• Grew revenue over 100% year-over-year, leading to a successful IPO for the company.