Science PhD with multi-faceted experience in university research environments. MBA with formal training and experience in intellectual property and contracts. Understands priorities and concerns of technology companies. Led Industry Agreements and Technology Transfer offices at a major public university. Extensive experience in negotiating industry-university research agreements. Broad familiarity across science and engineering disciplines. Dynamic, collegial professional and creative problem solver, with proven record of accomplishment in both individual and small team settings.• Technology transfer in universities and other nonprofit research organizations• Intellectual property: patents, copyright, and proprietary technical information arising in research organizations• Negotiating collaborative agreements between research organizations and technology intensive companies