Artificial Intelligence inspired automated manufacturing of next generation prosthetic devicesCurrent focus is Humanitarian support of Ukrainian citizens injured in the current crisis needing various forms of prosthetic devices to regain their quality of life and dignity

Lead responsibility for all operational aspects of transitioning the company from a startup to the next phase in company growth. Coordinating operational efficiency procedures between the GTIF family of companies. Supporting fund raising and soliciting investor involvement in company. Manage all company contractual delivery obligations to clients and investors. Coordinate all company activities and prioritize progress against available cash flow. Prepare company for fast and profitable growth.

Design, develop and manufacture AI-based 3D printed pervasively customized prosthetic devices for pediatric and adult end users around the world. Supply chain strategic partnerships for optimization. Global community service model. Growth through automated, geographically remote manufacturing. ISO-13485/FDA/MDR facilitation, Deployment of automated work instructions with integration to CRM system. Developing company growth models, for CAPEX,OPEX and EBITA targets. Radical product cost reduction. Patent preparation. Investment proposal development and management of Design for Manufacturing/Design for Automation to support company growth.

Developed a corporate product development strategy tied to revenue projections and identified all organization changes needed to facilitate. Designed and delivered an Engineering Transformation Initiative that addressed skill sets, recruiting needs, organizational and project management procedures, executive data analytics and capital requirements. Led the R&D effort, including developmental budget preparation and management for an OEM-funded patented surgical sensor. Submitted Intellectual Property and led FDA 510(K) submission on new product releases. Successful in preparing and being awarded over $2.5M USD in small company grants tied to incremental employment in economically depressed regions. Established a Design for Manufacturability philosophy leading to targeted 70% reduction in product manufacturing costs. Established an automated manufacturing capital program aimed at modernizing the global delivery of medical products at an improved margin and market penetration. Plan in place drives a 50% improvement in company revenue potential.

Selected by Board of Directors to manage operations, establish US subsidiary and migrate to product-based revenue generation. Established strategic direction; and created product development portfolio. Lead business development and product development commercialization. Prepare and administer annual operating and expense budgets including product development budget and SG&A; report to Board of Directors. Maintain robust sales pipeline. Manage all client relationships including program management and reporting.

Selected for this role; directed employees at University of Toronto, globally dispersed subcontractors and two foundry contracts which involved extensive travel to China. Managed budget; reported to CEO. Directed MRAM R&D at the University of Toronto. Named as inventor on 23 patents with six patents awarded; managed annual patent support budget.Oversaw the prosecution of 43 MRAM patents; monetized IP, bringing in $2.7M. Created / delivered company’s first product revenue. Coordinated Frost & Sullivan efforts in establishing global market forecasts for each developed product.

Appointed Board of Director member by CEO. Recommended / led / completed the transition away from MRAM development to current client-driven customized sensor solutions focused business model.

One of founding members of MIT Auto ID group (companies chartered with establishing the Internet of Things and five-cent RFID chip). Represented International Paper as Initial Board member with focus on creating RFID standards and business value environment, still present today globally.Key Board Member in developing the standards framing the current Industrial Internet of Things. Awarded International Paper “BHAG Award” for proposing significant potential revenue benefits for printing RFID chips and antennae on corrugated containers.

Hired to turn around this group to revenue generating entity. Managed budget; directed PhDs focused on the use of advanced control and software.Created several applications leveraging the large untapped databases of financial and process data that generated on daily basis within corporation. Consistently delivered millions of dollars in savings by reducing operating costs; generated sales revenue through increased production of quality products with minimal capital investment. Developed / rolled out critical analytic service to all mills to provide vehicle to determine how routine and cost-effective adjustments to basic control loops can enhance profitability.

Contracted with IBM to provide a dedicated instrumentation and control design and build engineering firm. Managed employees focused on designing / executing IBM process automation projects. Created advanced software analysis techniques; designed / built contractor (Semicon facility at RPI facility). Completed all machine installation and start-up. Turned around company, grew it from $750K to $15M over five years and increasing annual company revenues by >$6M. Received IBM’s Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award for small service company performance.

Architected North America’s first centralized control room strategy ($35M) to operate an integrated pulp and paper facility.

Met and exceeded sales goal of $6M CDN in first several years; also significantly reduced inventory carrying cost.

Developed company’s first enterprise-wide control optimization 10-year strategy. Negotiated with five top pulp/paper mills to integrate this strategy into their capital plans, generating multimillions of dollars plus $103 ROI.