As Director of Product Management at RADAR, I managed the product management and customer success teams; established metrics to measure effectiveness and drive improvements; created product strategy, product roadmaps and specification of product requirements; synthesized ideas on strategy, planning and execution of next generation of products; aggressively identify opportunities for improvement and incorporate new product features on an on-going basis; lead cross-functional teams to realize product concepts and bring them to market; worked with customers and stakeholders to define and refine product requirements; development and execution of tactical plans; act as product evangelist both internally and externally; and develop and manage relationships with customers.

Product Manager for the RADAR business unit, focused on building products from existing ideas and helping to develop new ideas based on industry experience and contact with customers and prospects. Key responsibilities include: (1) managing the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities; (2) specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers; (3) driving a solution set across development teams (primarily development/engineering, and marketing communications, and sales) through market requirements, product contract, and positioning; (4) developing and implementing a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute; and (5) analyzing potential partner relationships for the product.

Volunteer Organizer of Startup Weekend, Startup Next and Startup Digest, helping to coordinate UP Global events and programs in the Portland community. Startup Weekend is a global network of passionate leaders and entrepreneurs on a mission to inspire, educate, and empower individuals, teams, and communities. Startup Next is a hands-on program for developing and validating business ideas based on a comprehensive curriculum rooted in Steve Blank's Customer Development methodology, built around in-person interactions with potential customers.- Community Champion for Portland region, August 2013 - November 2015- Facilitator for Eugene Startup Weekend, November 2015- Organizing Team Member for Startup Weekend Access, June 2014- Facilitator & Organizer for Portland Startup Weekend, April 2014- Facilitator for Missoula Startup Weekend, March 2014- Facilitator for Bend Startup Weekend, October 2013- Co-Lead Organizer for Portland Startup Weekend, Fall 2013- Program Coordinator for NEXT Customer Development Program, Spring 2013- Co-Lead Organizer for Portland Startup Weekend, Spring 2013- Program Coordinator for NEXT Customer Development Program, Fall 2012- Organizing Team Member for Portland Startup Weekend, Fall 2012- Participant for Portland Startup Weekend, Spring 2012

Provided development, consulting, and advising to startups and small businesses, with a focus on helping non-technical companies find technical solutions to business problems and leverage technology as a competitive advantage. Services included guidance in selecting new or replacement technology, web and mobile application development strategies, and virtual project management.Clients have included: GradeTree, PreciseRF, Lucky Lab Contracting, and B-Line Sustainable Urban Delivery.

Member of the executive team at LaunchSide, a web-application development studio that built revenue-driven, web-based businesses by providing development and go-to-market services at a substantial discount in exchange for equity or royalties on future earnings.

Primarily focused on designing and developing new features, products and services for the general aviation industry. Responsible for defining product requirements, as well as collaborating on the overall corporate strategy. Managing project plans, resource planning, budget management and stakeholder communication.

Responsible for multiple roles and functions, balancing each daily. On the engineering side, primarily focused on designing and developing new features, products and services for the general aviation industry, specifically in flight planning, navigation, and electronic flight bag technology. On the marketing side, primarily responsible for creating and measuring all marketing campaigns (online and print media), promotions, website, blog and social media accounts.

Member of a small development team assigned to develop hardware and software solutions for the waste management industry focusing on route management and performance analysis.

One of two Software Engineers within the company, responsible for designing and implementing new features, including adding GPS moving map, creating internal geo-referencing tools and adding new electronic charts.

Second of two summers spent digitizing and organizing county survey records for integration into a Geographical Information System (GIS), enhancing the suite of digital services available within the county. Also assisted the County Surveyor and County Engineer in the completion of annual maintenance projects.

First of two summers spent digitizing and organizing county survey records for integration into a Geographical Information System (GIS), enhancing the suite of digital services available within the county. Also assisted the County Surveyor and County Engineer in the completion of annual maintenance projects.

Designed and developed a Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) Internet answering machine for sales representatives to use to demonstrate the real-time operating system and core technologies.

As a Junior and Senior in high school, I worked part-time as a Computer Technician, helping maintain the IT resources of the facility (e.g. desktops, servers, etc). I also provided technical assistance to fellow staff members as needed.