Product Manager, Infrastructure & Adoption

• Apr 2023 - Present

Chief of Staff to CEO

• Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

• Provide strategic support to the CEO and CTO in driving the company's growth and innovation agenda• Serve as the primary point of contact for the executive office, managing communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders• Manage and prioritize executive calendars, meetings, and events• Prepare briefing materials and presentations for executive meetings, ensuring the CEO and CTO are well-informed and prepared for all engagements• Support the CEO and CTO in developing and executing strategic initiatives, including partnerships, new business development, and marketing• Analyze market trends and competitive landscape, providing insights to the CEO and CTO to inform decision-making• Lead cross-functional projects and initiatives, working closely with other departments to ensure successful implementation and alignment with company objectives• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, investors, and partners Show less

Program Manager - Innovation Studios

• Jan 2021 - Oct 2022

Corporate Innovation Studios • Implement innovation programs for a diverse set of stakeholders including Newlab's community of 200+ startup companies, entrepreneurs, corporate partners, government agencies and academic institutions. • Oversee a portfolio of innovation studios including managing operations, budget and strategy to meet client objectives and company mission. • Support generative research and synthesize information into actionable insights to shape program focus and drive new strategic approaches. • Maintain client management, including leading key meetings and preparing client-facing presentations and reports. • Identify, recruit and engage program stakeholders to streamline and coordinate contributions for success along program timelines. • Gained multi-stakeholder alignment to execute 14 startup pilots nationwide with corporations such as Ford, Uber, Hertz, Terminix, and others. • Act as a Mobility, Sustainability, and Immersive Tech SME advising the Newlab Membership and Ventures teams on technologies and startups for investment, membership, and industry opportunities. Michigan Grant Program • Work with Michigan's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, MDOT, Silicon Foundry, and NextEnergy to help build a robust pipeline of relevant companies for the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform. • Support the evaluation of grant applications for test site and real world pilot deployments resulting in $1.8M in contribution funding for 30 pilots since the start of 2021. • Plan and execute public webinars as an opportunity for companies interested in applying to the MMFP to learn about the grant opportunity, receive tips and best practices for submitting an application, and connect with other companies and Michigan partners to explore collaborations. Show less

Program Manager - Accessory Innovation

• Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

Global Program Manager and Business Manager responsible for enabling highly profitable Accessory Portfolios. Responsibilities include:• Lead APET Team in the planning and development of Accessory Portfolios.• Grow and optimize Accessory revenue, contribution margin and return on investment.• Manage and optimize tooling and engineering capital targets.• Maintain and balance vendor tooling Capital Budget.

Product Manager - Tech Incubator & Startup Accelerator

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

• Managed iHub Tackle, engaging > 6,500 employees in user empathy and iterative development, resulting in 22 prototypes being selected for implementation.• Spearheaded the "Sustainability Tackle" innovation campaign by sourcing ideas from the company around reducing waste. The top 3 ideas were selected for implementation resulting in an estimated >$100M annual savings.• Co-Founded 1 internal startup, and led a cross-functional team of 7 employees.• Co-led the development of GM’s innovation pipelines for both core and non-core product innovation. • Supported the launch of both the internal incubator/maker space and external accelerator for hardware-based startups by developing the structure for aggregating innovation concepts, evaluating attractiveness, and proposing ideas to leadership.• Innovation Lead on MIT Blacktop Build innovation initiative, taking MIT students through an on-campus Hackathon to tackle a real world problem around audio speech recognition across diverse acoustic in-vehicle scenarios. Show less

Growth Product Manager

• Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

Orchestrated an exclusive partnership with the largest car show in the world (the Woodward Dream Cruise) which receives 1.5M annual visitors. Orchestrated an exclusive partnership with the largest car show in the world (the Woodward Dream Cruise) which receives 1.5M annual visitors.

Startup Consultant

• Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

Backed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), FedTech is a unique private venture firm commercializing deep tech across DoD, NASA, DoE, universities and other national labs. With a differentiated pipeline of breakthrough technologies, FedTech also partners with Fortune 50 companies and other governments looking to stay ahead of the curve in innovation and technology. Backed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), FedTech is a unique private venture firm commercializing deep tech across DoD, NASA, DoE, universities and other national labs. With a differentiated pipeline of breakthrough technologies, FedTech also partners with Fortune 50 companies and other governments looking to stay ahead of the curve in innovation and technology.

Founder

• Jan 2018 - Feb 2020

Guided student-led startup through RAMP Accelerator, successfully scaling user base to 10k monthly active users on university campuses and was most used event app at MIT in 2019. Raised $100K in funding to develop a high-quality hyperlocal mobile application for experience discovery. Guided student-led startup through RAMP Accelerator, successfully scaling user base to 10k monthly active users on university campuses and was most used event app at MIT in 2019. Raised $100K in funding to develop a high-quality hyperlocal mobile application for experience discovery.

Scrum Master + UX Engineer

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

In this highly technical management position, I provided comprehensive and collaborative leadership to an Agile-based software development team in modernizing digital infrastructure for the healthcare industry. I directed my team in designing and delivering patented software for improving communication between doctors and patients using sentiment analysis. Throughout development, I applied Kanban principles to reduce cycle time and increase the development team’s throughput. I utilized MEAN stack to facilitate back-end development responsibilities, as well as designed and implemented user-friendly UI/UX elements to ensure ease of access and optimize usability. Show less

Software Engineer

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

As a highly skilled software engineer, I applied my multifunctional programming expertise to develop and implement internal systems solutions for cybersecurity, database, and software systems used in emerging Energy industry technologies. I utilized my advanced programming expertise in C++, Python, and Unix to develop innovating power electronics and embedded systems solutions. I also increased the program’s functionality by leveraging Salesforce and Altium software to integrate automated database functions. Selected accomplishments include: • Automated the Bill of Materials generation process saving 15+ hours weekly, working efficiently to complete 3 months of development work within a one-week time frame. • Developed and integrated cybersecurity measures for Beaglebones using C++, Python, and Unix. • Automated database functionality between PowerHub and Contractors using Salesforse and Altium software. Show less

Innovation Lead

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

In this project-based educational leadership role, I directed and mentored a team of 5 advanced high-school students in a national technological design competition to investigate the application of Kapton materials in reducing unwanted radiological exposure during medical procedures. I guided the team in analyzing advanced technology used in NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to evaluate its potential value in the healthcare applications and directed students in utilizing AutoCAD 3D modelling software to investigate and apply design concepts. Selected accomplishments include: • Mentored a highly advanced team of students sponsored by NASA Goddard’s Space Flight Center in successfully reverse engineering NASA technology. • Established hospital X-ray practices replacing lead with Kapton material, successfully reducing unwanted radiation exposure by 23%. Show less

Coach

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

Acted in many leadership positions at one of the largest sports camps in the nation. Main responsibilities included the daily coaching and training of baseball athletes, advising of health and fitness routines, and assisting with the financial management of the camp by performing treasury duties in the office. As a coach I worked along side professional athletes to develop specific skills of aspiring athletes. Acted in many leadership positions at one of the largest sports camps in the nation. Main responsibilities included the daily coaching and training of baseball athletes, advising of health and fitness routines, and assisting with the financial management of the camp by performing treasury duties in the office. As a coach I worked along side professional athletes to develop specific skills of aspiring athletes.