Managing the development of short term and long term projects related to embedded hardware and software systems, IOT, and various display technologies.

Managed a three year R&D and development effort to develop an Industry First Internet of Things solution for Agricultural and Rural Applications launched in late 2015. Included the Following Components:► Custom Long Range WiFi Module Integrating with Legacy Hardware via RS232► iOS and Android App Interface For Real Time Monitoring and Data Collection► Customer Facing Responsive Web Dashboard For Record Synchronization and Reporting► Back End SQL Server► Parallax Wordpress Marketing Page► Legacy PC Program Integration► Custom WiFi Module Firmware Development and TestingWorking with Product Managers, Sales and Marketing, and Upper Management, I helped define the system architecture, technical requirements, graphics, resource loading, and timing of the project.I managed both an internal team, as well as identified, hired, and managed a distributed external team located in New York, Germany, India, and other countries through the development cycle of the project.

Hired and Managed Virtual Assistants and 3rd Parties for Technical and non-Technical Projects. Successfully Outsourced Initiatives Included:► Successfully Defined and Managed GUI and Embedded Development Efforts by 3rd Party for Million Dollar Project.► Resolving Critical Defect in a Million Dollar Project by Locating and Hiring Only Developer in the Country with Required Technical Expertise.► Identified and Hired Bootloader Developer for Hardware Engineering Development and Quality Control Efforts.► Hired Altium PCB Layout Specialist Providing Layout and Training Services.Implemented Process and Quality Improvements Including:► Implemented Bug Tracking Software in place of Excel / Meeting Minutes. Successfully Resolved Hundreds of Outstanding Issues.► Managed Manufacturing and Automated Testing Initiative to Decrease Product Test Time by 90%

► Redesign Legacy Vaporizer Subsystem to Realize Significant Cost Savings, Quality Improvement, and Performance Enhancements While Adhering to Strict FDA Guidelines and Documentation Procedures► Develop and Execute Verification and Reliability Testing for Environmental, Electrical, EMC and Mechanical Requirements

► Performed a Broad Range of Research and Development Functions to Develop Innovative Magnetic Sensor Applications for Global Automotive Suppliers► PCB Layout and Hardware Design for Automotive Sensor Applications

► Successfully Led R&D Efforts in Acoustics► Performed Noise Abatement Field Work, Conducted Reverb Chamber, Impedance Tube, and Material Resonance Analysis► Worked Closely with Dupont and other Top-Tier Clients on Special Materials Research Projects; Achieved Outstanding Levels of Customer Satisfaction

► Successfully Designed and Launched Over 25 Hardware DSP Systems for Five Automakers► Custom Surround Sound Algorithm Analysis and Modification as Contributor to R&D Initiatives► Liaison Between German Engineering and U.S. Manufacturing for Successful Program Launch► Training and Support for Manufacturing Sites Across the U.S. Resolving Production and Launch Issues► National and International Travel for Product Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing Support► Proficiently Conducted Electromechanical Transducer System Failure Analysis as Well as Thermal and Current Flow FEA / Thermal Imaging Analysis