Kai Moncino
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Nicholas Högasten
I have had the great privilege to work closely with Kai for almost a decade. We have collaborated on everything from deep technical work in patented innovations to creating a long term strategic product roadmap for an entire $100M business segment. Entirely professional, highly creative and with an ability to make everyone understand, believe in and respect the changes he is driving to implement. I highly and without any reservation recommend Kai.
David Montague
Kai is a team player, listening to the input and views of customers and colleagues and bring all stakeholders together in an effective and co-ordinated way. Developing a plan and strategy for taking the business forward, having the insight to modify, improve and expand as new information is available. Whilst always focusing on the key objectives. A dependable and reliable colleague who will contribute effectively within Product Management, Marketing and Business Development, with a strong technical background.
Nicholas Högasten
I have had the great privilege to work closely with Kai for almost a decade. We have collaborated on everything from deep technical work in patented innovations to creating a long term strategic product roadmap for an entire $100M business segment. Entirely professional, highly creative and with an ability to make everyone understand, believe in and respect the changes he is driving to implement. I highly and without any reservation recommend Kai.
David Montague
Kai is a team player, listening to the input and views of customers and colleagues and bring all stakeholders together in an effective and co-ordinated way. Developing a plan and strategy for taking the business forward, having the insight to modify, improve and expand as new information is available. Whilst always focusing on the key objectives. A dependable and reliable colleague who will contribute effectively within Product Management, Marketing and Business Development, with a strong technical background.
Nicholas Högasten
I have had the great privilege to work closely with Kai for almost a decade. We have collaborated on everything from deep technical work in patented innovations to creating a long term strategic product roadmap for an entire $100M business segment. Entirely professional, highly creative and with an ability to make everyone understand, believe in and respect the changes he is driving to implement. I highly and without any reservation recommend Kai.
David Montague
Kai is a team player, listening to the input and views of customers and colleagues and bring all stakeholders together in an effective and co-ordinated way. Developing a plan and strategy for taking the business forward, having the insight to modify, improve and expand as new information is available. Whilst always focusing on the key objectives. A dependable and reliable colleague who will contribute effectively within Product Management, Marketing and Business Development, with a strong technical background.
Nicholas Högasten
I have had the great privilege to work closely with Kai for almost a decade. We have collaborated on everything from deep technical work in patented innovations to creating a long term strategic product roadmap for an entire $100M business segment. Entirely professional, highly creative and with an ability to make everyone understand, believe in and respect the changes he is driving to implement. I highly and without any reservation recommend Kai.
David Montague
Kai is a team player, listening to the input and views of customers and colleagues and bring all stakeholders together in an effective and co-ordinated way. Developing a plan and strategy for taking the business forward, having the insight to modify, improve and expand as new information is available. Whilst always focusing on the key objectives. A dependable and reliable colleague who will contribute effectively within Product Management, Marketing and Business Development, with a strong technical background.
Experience
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Modern Hydrogen
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United States
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Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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GTM Strategy Consultant
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Sep 2023 - Present
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GTM Strategy MBA Intern
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Jun 2023 - Sep 2023
- Built economic models to understand short-term investments and long-term profit expectation for a new product line.- Modeled lifetime value of energy solutions relative to competitive alternatives to inform pricing decisions.- Crafted targeted messaging and pitch content for five distinct stakeholder groups.
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University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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MBA Candidate
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Sep 2022 - Present
- 2023 Dean’s Scholar (Top 10% of Class) - Co-President of the Net Impact Club - 2023 Dean’s Scholar (Top 10% of Class) - Co-President of the Net Impact Club
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Washington Clean Energy Testbeds
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United States
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Analyst
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Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
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Teledyne FLIR
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Global Business Development
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Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
Led strategy creation and execution for the Security vertical business. Curated competitive and market intelligence to inform sales, marketing, and product management. Additional responsibilities included developing key customer relationships and establishing alliances with strategic industry partners.- Grew 2021 revenue year-over-year by 1.5x the industry growth rate - Designed a growth strategy and oversaw execution- Led a six member cross-functional leadership team and oversaw alignment of the product portfolio, marketing strategy, employee training, and channel management to execute the growth strategy. - Published eleven articles in security industry publications to establish a thought leadership position and increase brand recognition among target customers Show less
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Strategic Business Development Manager
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Jan 2021 - Oct 2021
Same as above, promoted to Director
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FLIR Systems
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Manager
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Jan 2019 - Feb 2021
Managed a $40M security camera portfolio through every stage of the product lifecycle, from concept ideation through end-of-life.Key achievements:- Launched three camera products and led the development for three more products. Interviewed dozens of customers to understand their painpoints and needs.- Built relationships across the entire business and collaborated with leaders across seven countries in engineering, sales, operations, service, tech support, marketing, legal, compliance, and executive management.- Mandated 100% recyclable packaging for all new products launched Show less
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Mechanical Engineer
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Apr 2014 - Dec 2018
Responsible for the design of new products and management of cameras in the maritime and security portfolios- Designed six innovative products which were launched to the market and generated over $50M in annual sales.- Successfully managed over a dozen domestic and international vendors through remote and on-site collaboration to achieve design and production goals for those six products.
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Dreieck Innovations
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Santa Barbara, California, United States
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Owner
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Mar 2018 - Mar 2019
Founded a profitable engineering consultancy firm and worked on multiple projects with two clients. Developed business opportunities to design innovative products that tested new markets for my clients. Founded a profitable engineering consultancy firm and worked on multiple projects with two clients. Developed business opportunities to design innovative products that tested new markets for my clients.
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UC Santa Barbara
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Sep 2010 - Jun 2014
Worked on research projects involving thin film Field Effect transistors and organic photovoltaics. Work published in: "Crystalline Alloys of Organic Donors and Acceptors Based on TIPS-Pentacene." Sherman, Jes; Moncino, Kai; et al. Worked on research projects involving thin film Field Effect transistors and organic photovoltaics. Work published in: "Crystalline Alloys of Organic Donors and Acceptors Based on TIPS-Pentacene." Sherman, Jes; Moncino, Kai; et al.
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BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
Supported the Analysis and Product Integration departments at the BMW Production Plant in Regensburg, Germany. Supported the Analysis and Product Integration departments at the BMW Production Plant in Regensburg, Germany.
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TREIBACHER Industrie AG
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Austria
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Chemical Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Intern
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Jul 2011 - Jul 2011
Assisted in research on ceramic abrasives and proppants. Tested various ceramic compositions for material properties such as hardness, compressive and tensile strength, etc. Assisted in research on ceramic abrasives and proppants. Tested various ceramic compositions for material properties such as hardness, compressive and tensile strength, etc.
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Education
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University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
UCSB
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering