Experience

Blue Spark Technologies

• United States
• Medical Device
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Software

  • May 2022 - Present

  Currently lead the software development team for TempTraq, a Class II FDA cleared medical device. o Provide software team leadership and lead the software project management process. o Create and manage software regulatory documentation. o Support product development and market launch activities for TempTraq.

• Vice President, Clinical Solutions

  • Aug 2019 - Apr 2022

  Led the team that implements TempTraq continuous temperature monitoring solutions globally working with hospitals and pharmaceutical companies. Also led the software development effort for TempTraq. o Supported product development and market launch activities for TempTraq. o Provided software team leadership and led the software project management process. o Created and managed software regulatory documentation. o Led the clinical team that implemented TempTraq in pharma trials… Show more Led the team that implements TempTraq continuous temperature monitoring solutions globally working with hospitals and pharmaceutical companies. Also led the software development effort for TempTraq. o Supported product development and market launch activities for TempTraq. o Provided software team leadership and led the software project management process. o Created and managed software regulatory documentation. o Led the clinical team that implemented TempTraq in pharma trials and inpatient/ outpatient monitoring.

• Vice President, Business Development

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2019

  Provided marketing, sales and engineering support to a startup business commercializing printed carbon zinc batteries and thin, flexible, sensor-based solutions. o Supported product development, regulatory clearance (FDA, CE, TGA) and market launch of TempTraq. o Led the software team to develop 27 applications for both consumer and clinical markets. o Successfully completed trials with Cleveland Clinic, UH Seidman Cancer Center and Akron Children’s Hospital to validate the… Show more Provided marketing, sales and engineering support to a startup business commercializing printed carbon zinc batteries and thin, flexible, sensor-based solutions. o Supported product development, regulatory clearance (FDA, CE, TGA) and market launch of TempTraq. o Led the software team to develop 27 applications for both consumer and clinical markets. o Successfully completed trials with Cleveland Clinic, UH Seidman Cancer Center and Akron Children’s Hospital to validate the product’s value in clinical applications. o Led development of TempTraq retail and clinical packaging, and instructions for use.



Energizer

• France
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, OEM Marketing

  • 1999 - 2013

  Led business to business marketing driving increased adoption of Energizer batteries in new devices and promoting Energizer’s brand to consumers and retailers. Managed new product marketing, including market research, competitive analysis, new product proposals, and global promotional campaigns. o Gained endorsements from global consumer device brands including Apple, Nikon, Pentax, Fuji, Magellan, and Microsoft through marketing support of the global OEM sales team. o Established a… Show more Led business to business marketing driving increased adoption of Energizer batteries in new devices and promoting Energizer’s brand to consumers and retailers. Managed new product marketing, including market research, competitive analysis, new product proposals, and global promotional campaigns. o Gained endorsements from global consumer device brands including Apple, Nikon, Pentax, Fuji, Magellan, and Microsoft through marketing support of the global OEM sales team. o Established a cost-effective market research process for battery powered devices to support strategic planning. o Contributed to evaluating new battery technologies and developing new product ideas. o Proposed and gained management approval for a novel new primary battery, contributed to new product development, led market introduction including a global PR campaign, and worked with early adopters.

• Vice President, Marketing - Energizer Power Systems

  • 1998 - 1999

  Led 21 marketing professionals for a $200 million global OEM business.

• Vice President, European Operations - Energizer Power Systems

  • 1995 - 1998

  Managed operations for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, including HR, finance, systems, battery assembly, and logistics (35 exempt, 55 production employees). Managing Director – UK and Sweden legal companies. o Grew sales from $26 million in 1995 ($600,000 loss) to $42 million in 1997 ($900,000 profit). o Grew sales at major accounts from $2 million in 1995 to $23 million in 1997.



Gates Energy

• United Kingdom
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• Manager, New Products

  • 1992 - 1995

  Organized and managed a new product startup for rechargeable batteries (15 exempt, 50 production employees). o Supervised the startup of pilot manufacturing, led product development, setup financial budgets and reporting, and managed marketing and sales. o Achieved sales in 1993 of $17 million (4 million units). Organized and managed a new product startup for rechargeable batteries (15 exempt, 50 production employees). o Supervised the startup of pilot manufacturing, led product development, setup financial budgets and reporting, and managed marketing and sales. o Achieved sales in 1993 of $17 million (4 million units).



GE

• Brazil
• Engineering Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Other Relevant Experience at GE

  • 1980 - 1992

  o Product Manager - Managed rechargeable battery product line to support $165 million in sales. o Technical Marketing Engineer - supported customers/provided engineering assistance. o Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Management Assignments - received management awards for control system design and project management. o Product Manager - Managed rechargeable battery product line to support $165 million in sales. o Technical Marketing Engineer - supported customers/provided engineering assistance. o Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Management Assignments - received management awards for control system design and project management.