Over 30 years in various positions within technology industries, developing a strong reputation as:• An Innovative Problem Solver with strong product and service development track record. Application of defense technologies to develop commercial product spinoffs and technology transfers using COTS elements. Demonstrated ability to integrate experimental planning processes and CPM to reduce R&D risk before funds are expended.• A Dynamic Leader with real-world team building and management skills. Selected and managed “Strike Team” of 4 people that developed products (from concepts) within 1 year- under $1 mil budget. Grew a culture where professionals of all disciplines and ages can co-exist, resulting in less than 10% turnover in 15 years.• A Resourceful Operations Manager who can deliver within a high-pressure environment, with less-than ideal resources. Creator of SAT (Small, Aggressive, Tactical) team development and deployment process for rapid systems engineering. Created internal R&D group by utilizing idle assets and strict labor economizing, resulting in savings of over $500,000 within 1st year of operation.Specialties: • Technical: Photonics- from source development through transmission and detection and analysis (including spectroscopy).• Market Intelligence: Massively parallel research (created Multi-Determinant Vector Analysis (MDVA) tool); specifically skilled in organic convergence and opportunity analysis.• Operations: Tactical team management (SAT); rapid unit development and management.