Visionary leader with extensive experience combining technology and business for robotics, intelligent systems and virtual reality. Entrepreneurial innovator with entire career developing disruptive technologies and business models. Accomplished in strategic planning and business development with strong communication skills.

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
(Confidential)	Technology and Business Consultant	8/2007 - Present
Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise	COO	7/2006 - 9/2007
Strategic Advisory Group	CTO	9/2001 - 7/2006
Sleep Solutions Inc.	CTO	7/2000 - 8/2001
Xtensory Inc.	CTO	9/1991 - 7/2000

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
Purdue University	Mechanical Engineering	1982	Master Degree

Highlights:

Constant theme throughout entire career is that of innovating new technologies and business models where none had existed before. Background focused on developing interdisciplinary technologies (melding hardware, software, computers, networks). Proven accomplishments in robotics, unmanned/autonomous/robotic vehicles, virtual reality, PCs/mobile computing and automotives. Began career at IBM as engineer developing PCs and running the Advanced Technology Robotics Lab, developing new ideas in robotics and virtual reality. Co-founder and CTO of one of the first virtual reality companies and later served as Interim COO of the world’s top virtual reality center. Received MS in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and for thesis developed one of the first microprocessor-based automobile engine controllers.

Companies I like:

Those that are innovative, growing and/or market leaders.

P&L responsibilities
Presentation
Sales Support
Leadership
Strategic

• CTO
• COO
• VP Engineering
• Robotics
• Virtual Reality
• Silicon Valley
• Unmanned Vehicles
• 3D Printing

• Engineering Management: Customer-oriented leader experienced in developing high technology products. Team-oriented leader with excellent interpersonal skills and a multicultural mindset. Proven track record of initiating visions of disruptive technology and driving to market on time, within budget. • Operations Management: Skilled at starting up and executing disruptive business models, working with customers and partners, and leading IP, manufacturing, IT, security, financial and business processes. • Strategic Planning: Solid understanding of the big picture and “speak the language” of many different disciplines enabling creation and execution of disruptive business and technology strategic plans. Extensive experience in advocating fresh ideas and influencing stakeholders. • Business Development: Articulate communicator skilled at developing relationships with customers worldwide and working with them to translate their ideas into new products and services.