Personal Statement

Throughout my 30+ year career as an engineering executive, physicist, and systems architect, my focus has been driving technical transformation at the intersection of embedded hardware, firmware, and complex industrial systems. Holding 7 U.S. patents and having led global engineering organizations of up to 148 engineers, I specialize in architecting mission-critical platforms, modernizing legacy infrastructure, and integrating cutting-edge technologies into production-grade hardware.

My approach combines fundamental physical principles with modern agile engineering practices. Having directed high-stakes technology programs across industry leaders including Rockwell Automation, Foxconn, Milwaukee Tool, and Briggs & Stratton, I thrive when tackling complex system integration challenges and taking innovative concepts from architecture through high-volume production.

Core Engineering Philosophy & Leadership Impact:

• Transformative Engineering Leadership: At Rockwell Automation, I served as Firmware Architect and Interim Director, guiding a global organization of 148 engineers and 11 senior technical staff. I specialize in aligning multidisciplinary teams—across hardware, firmware, and software—to execute complex product roadmaps on accelerated timelines.
• Edge Computing, AI & Industrial Vision: My work at Foxconn focused on Industrial Edge Computing, AI data analytics, and high-speed processing architectures. Today, I actively integrate AI-native workflows into embedded software development and automated inspection, driving rapid prototyping and false-alarm suppression in automated systems.
• Product Excellence & Quality Engineering: Technical innovation must be backed by operational integrity. At Briggs & Stratton, I established root-cause corrective action frameworks that reduced electronics warranty returns by over 70%. At Milwaukee Tool, I established firmware requirements and test methodologies for advanced battery and charger platforms.
• Full-Stack Hardware & Firmware Mastery:
  • Electronics & Power Conversion: High-reliability PCBA architecture, industrial power electronics, and battery management systems.
  • Embedded Systems & Control: Low-level C/C++, real-time operating systems (RTOS), Matlab modeling, and V-model verification.
  • Functional Safety Standards: Deep expertise in IEC 61508 and safety-critical system design for high-speed industrial environments.

Based in Southeast Wisconsin, I excel at driving cross-functional collaboration with local and distributed teams while maintaining technical rigor. Whether bridging physical hardware with cloud telemetry, establishing safety-compliant embedded architectures, or mentoring engineering talent, my goal is to build technology that is resilient, elegant, and impactful.

Core Pillars: Embedded Systems Architecture | Industrial Edge AI | Functional Safety (IEC 61508)