Sr IoT & Connected Services Program Manager

• Jun 2022 - Present

Entrepreneur

• Jun 2015 - Present

Sr Manager, New Product Development Programs

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2021

Sr Program Manager

• Oct 2017 - Nov 2018

Program Manager, Engineering New Product Development

• Dec 2013 - Oct 2017

• Provides leadership and direction to product development and project management at this global manufacturer of engineering fire suppression, building services, and industrial systems. • Directed the launch of the StrengThin 100 product line, debuting 15 SKUs that significantly increasing revenue in stainless steel sales in the first year. • Successfully managed teams through production processes, working with clients and external suppliers; highly effective in leading 13 domestic and international teams without direct oversight. • Worked on new product launches while driving expansion of existing products into new markets, sparking a 30% increase in sales. • Developed sales forecasts and project budgets while monitoring market intelligence to develop and modify pricing strategies. • Led initiative identifying obsolete inventory, significantly reduced inventory. • Coordinated and led new product training sessions for over 300 field and inside sales professionals, distribution center personnel, and customers. ☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ ABOUT VICTAULIC Victaulic is the originator and world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. Used in the most demanding markets, Victaulic innovative piping technologies and services put people to work faster while increasing safety, ensuring reliability and maximizing efficiency. The company has 14 manufacturing facilities and 29 branches worldwide with 3,600 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. Show less

Program Manager

• Jun 2010 - Dec 2013

• Oversaw product development, with accountability for team leadership, supply chain, budget management, and the achievement of project milestones and deliverables.• Managed a team of 15 professionals and 5 innovation specialists, charged with maximizing efficiencies throughout the supply chain for Small Modular Reactor operations.• In partnership with Ameren Electric, executed design planning, licensing and construction for a 10-15 year build project.• Served on a regional team that developed a proposal, successfully securing $30MM in government funds to build the first US advanced manufacturing hub of additive manufacturing (NAMII).• Led a team evaluation project formed to leverage advanced manufacturing techniques to achieve gains in savings and productivity; secured $5MM in savings by qualifying the use of formed forged plate for secondary side stream generator shell forgings, and eliminated $127K in excess inventory through the development of J-Groove welding capabilities.• Selected by leadership to represent the SMR program at global industry events.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANYWestinghouse Electric Company provides fuel, services, technology, plant design, and equipment for the commercial nuclear electric power industry. Show less

Product Engineer & Sourcing Materials Lead

• Oct 2007 - Oct 2010

• Directed the design, production and delivery of four first-of-their-kind nuclear components while managing 11 projects for domestic and international customers.• Rallied subject matter experts in engineering, quality assurance, legal protections, and customer support to meet all equipment delivery and documentation deadlines across multiple initiatives.• Exercised the authority to lead contract negotiations for AP1000 safety-related primary components, securing 30% savings for US clients.• Served as the Project Expediter for SG Eddy Current Team on the Palo Verde Outage.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANYWestinghouse Electric Company provides fuel, services, technology, plant design, and equipment for the commercial nuclear electric power industry. Show less

Sales & Account Manager

• May 2006 - May 2007

• Identified, estimated, negotiated and sold Modernization contracts and Service & Maintenance contracts • Retained existing maintenance agreements through building relationships, good customer service and selling on factors other than price • Worked directly with field management on installation projects by coordinating activities and information related to ordering and installation equipment • Identified, estimated, negotiated and sold Modernization contracts and Service & Maintenance contracts • Retained existing maintenance agreements through building relationships, good customer service and selling on factors other than price • Worked directly with field management on installation projects by coordinating activities and information related to ordering and installation equipment

Captain / Air Weapons Officer

• Jun 2000 - Feb 2006

• Identified major program risks allowing units to overcome problems such as reduced air craft capability, manning shortages, multiple contingency operations, and unprecedented fiscal restraints to accomplish 100% closeout of contracted program requirements. • Synchronized efforts with Japanese military to successfully plan and execute bilateral exercises improving allied relations and joint military capability • Supervised a staff of 38 personnel • Consulted with Secret Service, FAA, law enforcement, various civilian organizations and military units on Air Force capabilities Show less