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Kent, Wa, Us

Advancing global infrastructure and digging deep to build cutting-edge products that shape the world around us.

Everett, Washington, Us

Managed all engineering activities for multidisciplinary teams and support groups across Korry business units. Developed and maintained a portfolio of Aerospace products. Collaborated with customers, sales, supply chain, operations and testing to develop new capabilities, reduce cost, and drive performance and quality improvements. Strategic planning with clear performance reporting. • Recruited team, grew and developed talent and capabilities, created an environment of ownership delivering exceptional value• Coached teams and individuals in Agile techniques and rapid rigorous product development principles• Led process improvements across the value stream to remove waste and inefficiency • Developed data analysis tools and methods to improve resource utilization• Implemented visual management and design sprint techniques for the rapid development of ideas

Managed a multisite team of engineers and document control specialists to develop, launch and sustain ultra-reliable products for demanding applications. Implemented industry best practices, policies, and procedures to develop new technologies, reduce cost, and drive performance and quality improvements. NPI planning and technical management with clear risk/feasibility reporting.• Recruited, hired, and coached an engineering team to create, deliver, and support over 15 projects each year • Mentored project teams and engineers in rapid product development principles and visual management• Led NPI process improvement projects across multiple organizations• Engineering lead on strategic product development programs

Led the design, development and support of new technologies for high speed data connectors and data center equipment. Executed R&D engineering, testing and process development for low and high-volume products. Carried out competitor analysis and end user evaluation.• Researched, developed, and launched company’s first fiber optic component• Invented and designed company’s high-density fiber optic cassette platform• Designed low-cost, high-density patch panel system.• Awarded US & foreign patents for data connector and data center equipment designs

Designed and developed new technologies for high end mobile and desktop printers. Design validation testing, research and develop electromechanical assemblies, manufacturing tool design, and process development. Delivered product redesign 50% faster than company’s typical timeline.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Led the screening and design of new technologies for high end sporting goods. Executed R&D, engineering, testing and quality control checks at domestic and offshore vendors. Carried out competitor analysis, market research and product line evaluation. Awarded K2’s 2004 Innovation Award for outstanding ability to think outside the box

Seattle, Wa, Us

Designed and developed recreational products and World Cup race products including inline skates and ice speed skates. Directed engineers and drafters toward technical accuracy. Led international race program and product development to achieve 3 Olympic medals won on K2 product.

Directed and allocated resources to support the introduction and production of a new hydraulic mountain bike brake system.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Highly visible position in the field evaluating customer needs and specifying system requirements to meet them.