Extensive experience in leading the development of innovative business models, technologies and their commercialization. Industries include automotive, computer, military/defense dual-use and medical devices. Extensive experience in automated product, development, test and evaluation (PDT&E) instrumentation methodologies, sensor technologies, embedded systems and systems integration. Broad knowledge of business development strategies to enable commercialization of new products. Experienced in negotiating partnerships and developing collaborations that result in spin-out entities that enable the commercialization of sponsored research between academic institutions and commercial entities that effectively meet market opportunities. Have founded and/or co-founded or been advisor to entrepreneurs of start-up companies in the software, advanced manufacturing and medical devices industries, including business plan development, raising capital and commercialization processes.Specialties: Business Development - Venture Capital - Technology Commercialization - Product Management - Product Assessment/PDT&E - Product Marketing - Relationship Management - Strategic Planning - Team Building - Project Management - Govt./Univ./Corp. Spin-outs