Years of experience: 13

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Ian's Career Path
Advisory Board MemberNov. 2024 -
Jul. 2025
Foundry Education Foundation @ UW-MilwaukeeAdvisory Board Member
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesServe as a member of the Industry Advisory Board (IAB) for the Foundry Education Foundation, participating in general and IAB-specific meetings to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry. Actively support initiatives to promote the foundry and metals industries, mentor students, and inspire the next generation of metalworkers by sharing insights, fostering innovation, and build...
Entrepreneur in ResidenceJul. 2024 -
Jul. 2025
UWM Lubar Entrepreneurship CenterEntrepreneur in Residence
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesExcited to serve as an Entrepreneur in Residence at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center at UW-Milwaukee, joining an inspiring team dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. In this role, I contribute to dynamic programming that equips students and staff with the skills, mindset, and resources to thrive in their entrepreneurial journeys. Drawing from my experience in sustainability...
Adjunct Lecturer; McCormick School of EngineeringJul. 2022 -
Jul. 2025
Northwestern UniversityAdjunct Lecturer; McCormick School of Engineering
Evanston, Illinois, United StatesTeaching graduate level courses in the Engineering school's Master in Engineering Management (MEM) program as well as courses through the Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. MEM 490 - Technology Strategy "The course focuses on formulating business strategy with a connection to technology strategy in the context of a new technology, new intellectual property, new platforms and n...

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    How I can help you

    I tackle strategic challenges including capacity analysis, cost reduction, zero-waste design, ESG strategy, M&A diligence, grant pursuits, workshops, and advisory support. I drive efficiency and sustainability with innovative solutions.

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    People I am looking for

    My clients include steel producers with throughput gains, private-equity sponsors achieving cost savings, clean-tech startups securing funding, and academic teams enhancing tech strategies. I'm looking for industry leaders keen on innovation.

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    Experience & Cases

    Achievements include boosting steel mill throughput by 15%, creating high-conductivity alloys, reducing OPEX for PE portfolios, securing funding for clean-tech startups, accelerating product-market fit for NSF teams, and advising on academic programs.

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