Jan 2015 – Jul 2019 · 4 yrs 6 mos

• Led the Fleet Management and Telematics product line, delivering IoT-driven solutions for logistics, asset tracking, safety, and navigation across commercial fleets.
• Oversaw end-to-end product strategy, development architecture, and rollout planning for a comprehensive Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution.
• Directed strategic and financial planning, aligning technology roadmaps with growth and profitability objectives.
• Led data analytics and telematics initiatives to enhance operational visibility, driver safety, and customer ROI.
• Built and managed strategic partnerships with key customers and ecosystem partners to expand market presence.
• Assisted in driving company valuation through product innovation, market differentiation, and strategic customer growth.
• Delivered innovative solutions that strengthened Rand McNally’s position in the connected fleet and logistics technology market.

Jul 2012 – May 2015 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Hybrid

• Led product strategy, partnerships, and business growth for a global leader in VoIP and converged IP communications software powering 4G and next-generation networks.
• Directed product vision and roadmap for D2’s flagship mCUE 4G and vPort 4G+ platforms, enabling global operators and OEMs to deliver VoLTE, ViLTE, and VoWiFi solutions.
• Led the Connected Automobiles business segment, driving product strategy, ecosystem partnerships, and early adoption of in-vehicle communications and telematics solutions.
• Spearheaded strategic partnerships and OEM integrations with global leaders including Samsung, Huawei, Qualcomm, and Intel.
• Played a key role in M&A strategy and technology partnerships, aligning product direction with long-term corporate growth objectives.
• Delivered measurable revenue growth and industry-first deployments, including the world’s first all-IMS 4G Android smartphone.
• Managed cross-functional global teams across the U.S., China, and Taiwan, overseeing product development, integration, and customer delivery.

Jan 2012 – Jul 2012 · 6 mos

• Led business development and product strategy initiatives to extend Qualcomm Snapdragon–based solutions into the embedded and industrial computing markets.
• Defined the go-to-market and ecosystem strategy for adapting mobile technologies to embedded applications.
• Forged partnerships with OEMs, silicon vendors, and integrators to expand Snapdragon adoption in new verticals.
• Drove market analysis, product positioning, and early customer engagements, establishing the foundation for sustained growth in the connected device segment.
• Successfully hired the company’s first VP of Engineering and transitioned product and technical leadership to ensure business continuity and long-term success.

Jan 2001 – Nov 2011 · 10 yrs 10 mos

• Developed short term roadmaps, life cyle management, and long term vision.
• Developed and managed global teams
• Maintained revenue and profitability goals for existing and new businesses

Nov 1995 – Jan 2001 · 5 yrs 2 mos

• Led a team of 10 on a complex custom design engagement that involved developing Silicon and software solution for Motorola.
• Successful in executing to plan, and winning repeat business
• Direct project revenue of over $400M over a span of 5 years.

Mar 1993 – Nov 1995 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

• Design and testing of the AMD486 and Krypton projects. Tested the memory subsystem of the AMD 486 clean room project