About Me
Here to help businesses solve the right problem and solve the problem right. I am in love with product development and enjoy being a player and coach in four key disciplines: product management, innovation management, UX design and consumer research. I use methods that work for the real world where Murphy's Law reigns supreme.
Career Highlights
2024: Launching GenAI Culinary App (pending)
2023: Released first smart oven in multi-national series with a comprehensive feature roadmap
2022: Defined platform architecture for digital and cooking at BSH North America
2022: Issued 30th patent
2021: Lectured on Product Development at Forge Innovation Incubator
2020: Developed MVP webapp for Artizen's Gourmet Cheese
2019: Established a lean consumer driven innovation process for BSH
2017: Participated at the World Happiness Fest
2016: Successful launch of LG's Craft Ice following key research insights
2016: Presented on VR technology at KINGLOBAL
2016: Successful launch of the Sidekick Washer based on key UX research
2015: Created the first VR focus group tool.
2015: Created the first mail-friendly VR viewer
2014: Developed self-actuating finger prosthesis
2013: Designed the first collapsible full-size stainless steel tailgating grill
2012: Recipient of the Husqvarna Tile Saw IDEA Award
2011: Achieved over $100 million in revenue with the Squeeze punch product for Fiskars
Education
2012 - Masters in Product Design & Development from Northwestern University
2004 - Bachelors in Industrial Design from University of Illinois at Chicago
Personal Interests
writes short stories and children’s books
advocate for children with autism
VR/AR enthusiast
Love to cook - I make a mean paella
review movies as a hobby
Hakone and Lake Louise are my top hikes of a lifetime
visits art galleries and museums wherever I travel