Okika Technologies is an Electronics Design Services Provider who is on a mission to help electronics design professionals transform the way they build their analog designs. We are so passionate about our vision that we also partner with educators to enhance engineering curriculum and student preparedness. We offer a unique combination of technology, the right people, and our time-proven product development process, to deliver customized and reconfigurable integrated circuits and RF… Show more Okika Technologies is an Electronics Design Services Provider who is on a mission to help electronics design professionals transform the way they build their analog designs. We are so passionate about our vision that we also partner with educators to enhance engineering curriculum and student preparedness. We offer a unique combination of technology, the right people, and our time-proven product development process, to deliver customized and reconfigurable integrated circuits and RF broadband solutions. Our approach to analog design transformation enables a faster time to market and a path to cost reduction.As a Co-founder, I provide vision and strategy for growing the business. This entails setting up the corporate structure and governance, assessing market opportunity, identifying core organizational competencies and recruiting key employees and resources. I also establish and maintain strategic partnerships.Achievements since our inception in 2013: -- Negotiated and established agreements with key suppliers and license partners, projected to generate as much as $7M in revenue.-- Supported building an international team of experienced technical resources proficient in the latest hardware, software and firmware applications.-- Gained all licensing, government and corporate governance requirements. Show less

The founders of this world leader in turn-key RF reliability test systems for compound semiconductor devices wanted to accelerate growth, so they needed new, innovative leadership in the face of a flat market. I was recruited to energize organizational, product and marketing initiatives. I collaborated with my executive team in crafting long term vision and strategy, while gaining company-wide focus and engagement in executing the plan. I also strengthened operations and internal… Show more The founders of this world leader in turn-key RF reliability test systems for compound semiconductor devices wanted to accelerate growth, so they needed new, innovative leadership in the face of a flat market. I was recruited to energize organizational, product and marketing initiatives. I collaborated with my executive team in crafting long term vision and strategy, while gaining company-wide focus and engagement in executing the plan. I also strengthened operations and internal processes, and built a culture of disciplined behavior and accountability to drive on-time delivery and quality. To achieve LEAN in workflow, I assessed processes and procedures. In addition to achievement cited above, my team and I…-- Accelerated product development for entering new markets and helped develop a worldwide sales and distribution network, projected to generate as much as $15M in revenue.-- Built a collaborative strategic plan for driving 5X revenue growth over three years.-- Created company’s first-ever set of metrics, improving decision making and accountability.-- Crafted presentations and materials for corporate fundraising. Show less

This publicly-traded fabless semiconductor manufacturer with 140 employees and $70M in revenue had a non-aligned market and product focus, opposing organizational structures, unpredictable revenue, a history of losses, and was exchanging equity and IP for operating capital, all of which created a financial burden and impeded growth.I was recruited by the board to turn around or position company for sale. With a $35M+ annual budget, I led four senior executives and a global team of… Show more This publicly-traded fabless semiconductor manufacturer with 140 employees and $70M in revenue had a non-aligned market and product focus, opposing organizational structures, unpredictable revenue, a history of losses, and was exchanging equity and IP for operating capital, all of which created a financial burden and impeded growth.I was recruited by the board to turn around or position company for sale. With a $35M+ annual budget, I led four senior executives and a global team of sales, marketing and engineering resources in developing and nurturing a commonly understood company vision, and a collaborative, accountable and informed culture. This entailed authoring short-term and long-term strategic roadmaps, transitioning from R&D to a product, market, and sales focus, and gaining organizational buy in. In addition to achievements cited above, we…-- Secured $8.5M in equity financing, only one in 11 years.-- Turned company around from non-GAAP net loss to net gain with profitability in third year.-- Reformulated customer portfolio and balanced revenue-per-customer to reduce risk-- Boosted annual new product introductions from 5 to 14 with 50% improvement in first-time success.-- Expanded from memory products to high asset, revolutionary products including RFID, projected to generate tens of millions of dollars in incremental growth and boost company valuation. -- Improved customer satisfaction and engagement by 5X.-- Optimized performance through 360-degree personnel reviews for first two levels of management. Show less

Having just been acquired, this privately-owned military and space electronic products manufacturer with 35 employees and $20M annual revenue company was in transition, taking with it a history of delinquent orders. With an ~$8M annual budget and team of seven direct reports, I orchestrated a turnaround, integrated company into acquiring entity, Maxwell Technologies, and managed change. This included directing all facets of the business, encompassing sales, marketing… Show more Having just been acquired, this privately-owned military and space electronic products manufacturer with 35 employees and $20M annual revenue company was in transition, taking with it a history of delinquent orders. With an ~$8M annual budget and team of seven direct reports, I orchestrated a turnaround, integrated company into acquiring entity, Maxwell Technologies, and managed change. This included directing all facets of the business, encompassing sales, marketing, design/manufacturing engineering, operations, logistics, quality, and reliability teams. I deployed LEAN into the engineering and business infrastructure and manufacturing, while engaging the team by defining, executing, and aligning comprehensive, relevant, and results-focused metrics with rewards policies and practices.Together we…-- Turned company around to profitability within first two quarters.-- Eliminated backlog of delinquent orders from 45% to 3%; reduced cycle time by 400% from three days to three hours and delivering 500% improvement in accuracy.-- Led company to win QML certification within eight months.-- Positioned company for 3X growth by initiating an executive champion program. Show less

Directed all business units, design and manufacturing engineering groups, quality and reliability organizations, and China-based manufacturing operations for company with $90M in revenue. Managed $27M budget and nearly the entire 13,000 employee population.