Lit ThinkingDirector of Engineering & Program Management
Jan. 2022Orlando, FlLAt Lit Thinking, I built and led a high-performance engineering team from the ground up, mentoring senior engineers and junior developers alike. Known affectionately as "The Professor," I established scalable processes, drove electromechanical product innovation, and led the company’s most complex IoT initiatives. 🔹Directed UL-certified IoT product development in 8 months, resulting in 2+ patent applications. 🔹Tripled revenue by introducing AI/ML digital automation solutions. 🔹Reduced production cycle time by 35% through rapid prototyping and automation. 🔹Cut RFQ response time by 25%, directly contributing to a 40% increase in sales within two months. 🔹Implemented lean manufacturing systems that increased throughput by 20%. 🔹Negotiated vendor contracts, achieving 10% cost savings and improved service delivery. 🔹Built compliance-ready R&D lab 20% under budget. 🔹Led software initiatives using Agile methodologies for a cloud-based IoT solution, cutting costs by 40% 🔹Improved team onboarding efficiency by 20% through internal training systems.