Strategically thinking, business-oriented executive level leader with strong technical background and empathetic management style. Structured, systematical, analytical, methodically competent.Proven track record of leading and transforming R&D from start-up mode into a future ready, effective expert organization.In depth experience providing hands-on technical and functional leadership in optical design and opto-electro-mechanical systems engineering, integration and metrology for commercial and defense industry. Skilled at translating visionary concepts into innovative solutions leading to successful prototypes and repeatable production units.Demonstrated ability of effective R&D management, engineering management, program/project management. Proven track record of successful product development through leadership of cross-functional teams from feasibility/concept through release to manufacturing.Specialties: Optical gas sensing system development, optical design and analysis of complex imaging and non-imaging systems, projection and illumination optics, physical optics, spectroscopy. Development and integration of adaptive optical systems, MEMS devices, micro optics, high power lasers for printing, scanning, tracking, ranging, designation and dimensioning applications.