PRODUCT LEADERSHIP | AI + CONNECTED HARDWARE
VP/CPO-level
product executive for
AI platforms,
hardware, and
connected devices.
I build and scale products from concept to commercialization across AI deployment, integrated hardware-software systems, and market expansion.
Building AI-first hardware platforms at scale
Selected Impact
$15M
Series B fundraising support at Deep Sentinel (June 2025)
$10M+
Exponentially grew annual product revenue at Maker Media.
20+
Consumer electronics products launched globally
50M+
Cumulative learners and viewers across educational electronics content
Core Strengths
AI Product Strategy
Product/Market Fit & Expansion
Portfolio Roadmapping
Commercialization
Cross-Functional Leadership
Product Requirements (PRD/BRD)
KPI Framework Design
Connected Device Platforms
Fundraising Support
Rapid Prototyping
Manufacturing Scale-Up
Portfolio Management
Experience
VP of Product, Deep Sentinel
Mar 2023 - Feb 2026
Led company-level product and portfolio strategy across AI model development/deployment, integrated device ecosystems, and customer-facing software. Owned roadmap, requirements, and KPI measurement frameworks.
Head of Product, FLX Solutions
Jan 2021 - Mar 2023
Directed product strategy for AI robotic inspection platforms across hardware, software, and data systems. Drove quality, commercial ROI, and scale-up execution. Winner of both phases of E*Robot Prize.
Founder, Unexpected Labs
2012 - 2022
Built a product design and development firm delivering end-to-end innovation for startups and global brands including Amazon, LinkedIn, HP, and O'Reilly Media.
Professor, Lehigh University
2012 - 2021
Co-founded and co-directed the M.Eng. in Technical Entrepreneurship program and taught product development and innovation. Launching dozens of new startups, resulting in the commercialization of innovative products.
Director of Product Development, Maker Media
2007 - 2012
Led global manufacturing and launch of MAKE-branded product lines and educational kits while scaling revenue, margin, and product portfolio breadth. Exponentially grew revenue and managed global manufacturing and supply chain.
DS2 Wireless Camera
AI enabled 2-way audio camera
Mobile App Flow, UI/UX
Extensive Mobile App prototyping
Maker Shield
Arduino Prototyping Board
Patents and Innovation
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Named inventor on 2 awarded AI patent plus 10+ provisional patents in process.
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AI intervention system publications: 20250315699 and 20250316088.
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Systems and Methods for Manufacturing LED Bulbs: US 62/87,292.
Publications and Media
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Author: Make: Getting Started with Soldering (2017).
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Author: Make: Electricity for Young Makers (2016).
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100+ technical articles in HackSpace Magazine.
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25+ articles in Make: Magazine.
Leadership & Speaking
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Winner: DOE E-ROBOT Prize (Phase I and II).
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Winner: Best in North America for Talent Development (UEDA).
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50+ national speaking engagements across innovation and STEM events.
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Former NSF Panel Reviewer and NY Hall of Science advisor.