Systems over Heroics

Predictable releases. Lower operating cost.

Specializing in high-stakes hardware/software convergence.

Industrial automation • Embedded systems • Cloud architecture.
See the 3-step plan
No pitch. If it’s not a fit, I’ll tell you in 10 minutes.
Engineering Roots & Leadership
Molex - Former Director of Product Development Koch Industries (parent company via Molex) Evertz - Former Embedded Software Lead University of Guelph - PhD & P.Eng Alumni OPC Foundation - Former Steering Committee Member

The Engineering Trap

Most engineering teams aren't failing because of a lack of talent. They are failing because of structural friction.

✕ Leaders trapped in firefighting mode.
✕ Unclear ownership boundaries slowing velocity.
✕ Architecture debt blocking innovation.
✕ Dependencies creating a permanent coordination tax.
$40M+
Business Unit Led
2X
Release Throughput (18mo)
50%
Operating Cost Reduction
4 Countries
R&D Led (CAN, USA, FRA, IND)

Led a $40M+ business unit; doubled release throughput in ~18 months; reduced operating cost by ~50% by clarifying ownership and reducing dependencies.

Industry Authority

  • ⚡ Former member of the OPC Foundation Steering Committee
  • ⚡ Former Director of Product Development & Innovation at Molex
  • ⚡ 3+ years at Evertz Microsystems leading embedded software design for high-performance systems
  • ⚡ Certified Agile Leadership I (CAL I) — Scrum Alliance
  • ⚡ Cyber Security Specialist — TÜV Rheinland (2018–2023)

The Operating Model

01. Diagnose

We map your value streams to identify silent bottlenecks and reveal the architectural constraints slowing you down.

02. Design

We simplify ownership boundaries and define a decoupled architecture that allows teams to ship independently.

03. Deliver

We establish a predictable operating cadence and automated visibility, turning delivery into a reliable habit.

Ways We Work Together

Structure for partnership

Operating Model Reset

4–8 Weeks • Fixed Scope

For teams stuck in shared ownership and missed commitments. We define outputs, install accountability, and restore a reliable release cadence.

✓ Value Stream Map
✓ Bottleneck Diagnosis
✓ Cadence Design

Platform Architecture Review

Security & Safety
2–6 Weeks • Advisory

For hardware/software orgs with unclear boundaries and dependency deadlocks. We map interfaces, cut coupling, and reduce coordination cost.

✓ Boundary Audit
✓ Risk Register
✓ Migration Plan

Applied AI Enablement

USE-CASES → GUARDRAILS → DELIVERY

We identify where AI/LLMs will actually reduce time or cost inside your hardware/software delivery flow. Then I guide your team on the right approach—use-case definition, architecture, vendor/model choice, evaluation, and rollout—so you avoid expensive prototypes that don’t survive production.

✓ Use-case + ROI shortlist
✓ Model/vendor + architecture guidance
✓ Evaluation + rollout plan

Interim Leadership

Director / Head of Eng

Embedded leadership to stabilize delivery, strengthen hiring, and introduce practical innovation the team can execute.

✓ Stabilize delivery + ownership
✓ Hiring plan + technical interviews
✓ Innovation pipeline + execution

Common Questions

Do you work with global teams? +

Yes. My operating models are specifically designed for distributed execution across time zones without burnout.

What happens on the first call? +

You’ll share the context (product, teams, release pain). I’ll ask a few pointed questions, tell you what I think is actually happening, and whether I’m the right fit. If yes, I’ll outline next steps.

What is your technical background? +

I hold a PhD in Computer Engineering, am a licensed P.Eng, and am Security Certified. My career was built at Evertz and Molex, where I led the design of complex embedded systems and industrial IoT platforms. I don't just manage teams; I understand the code, the hardware, and the security protocols that keep them running.