OPERATIONS & STRATEGY
OPERATIONS & STRATEGY
Strategic Project Manager
Bridging Business Goals and Technical Execution in Physical & Software Product Development
Innate Technologies
(InnateIQ)
Director of Technical Strategy and Co-Founder
Driven by a shared passion for harnessing cutting-edge technologies to tackle real-world challenges, NFL veteran Shawn Springs and I embarked on an exciting journey to build InnateIQ.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we both recognized the immense potential for growth in the digital manufacturing space. This realization led us to co-found InnateIQ, a company built around a proprietary manufacturing software technology originally developed for Windpact.
Together, we're shaping the future of manufacturing.
Windpact
Associate Director of Strategy and Operations
My post-grad journey began at Windpact, an advanced technology company specializing in a patented impact protection technology—an area that piqued my interest, given my background in Biomedical Engineering. Immersed in the startup environment, I embraced the opportunity to wear multiple hats, contributing to project management, business strategy, and overall company direction.
My commitment to excellence led me to earn my Agile Scrum Master Certification (CSM), equipping me with top-tier project management skills that I continue to apply in my ongoing role at Windpact and throughout my career.
Professional Experience
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As Co-Founder and Director of Technical Strategy, I drive the intersection of technology and business strategy to achieve scalable growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
Technical Advisory
Operational Excellence
Product Development Management
Team Leadership
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As Associate Director of Strategy and Operations, I played a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company’s vision, while ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Operational Management
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In my role as Senior Business Operations Analyst, I played a key role in driving operational alignment and ensuring the successful execution of high-impact projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Coordination
Strategic Planning
Program Support
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As Lead Systems Engineer, I drove the development of cutting-edge systems and established best practices to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
Process Optimization
Technical Leadership
Projects
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Windpact, 2020 to 2023
Program support to OTA for prototype collaboration (W911QY-20-9-0021) with U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command-Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC). $650k contract to develop optimized system integrating Windpact Crash Cloud and ARL Rate-Activated Tether technologies. Met and exceeded non-ballistic impact performance standards.
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Windpact, 2017 to 2020
Program support to OTA for prototype collaboration (W911QY-18-9-0002) with U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command-Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC). $600k contract to validate finite element model for combat helmet and develop optimized Crash Cloud system for impact performance. Met and exceeded non-ballistic impact performance standards.
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Rutgers University Biomedical Engineering, September 2018 to May 2019
Worked in a team of four undergraduate students and an advising professor in collaboration with the Senior Design course to create a wearable, monitoring device that simultaneously monitors cardiovascular activity and respiratory activity. Managed the respiratory aspect of device, including measurement and display of respiration rate and respiratory waveform.
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Windpact, May 2018 to August 2018
Examined the effect of perforating materials, with intentions of reducing amount of material used, on impact protection per-formance. Collaborated with BLAST Lab in North Carolina State University to perform impact testing on Windpact® Crash Clouds™.