Thought Leader with many years’ experience speaking, teaching, inventing, consulting and publishing on the topic of innovation, technology management, sustainability, and intellectual property management. Semiconductor industry inventor and business innovator. Built a successful career in business and academia by creating and implementing innovative ideas and programs to drive business results and also increase awareness and stimulate excitement for opportunities in science and technology.
As a faculty member and higher education executive, developed and taught graduate courses on innovation and hosted a technology radio show interviewing innovators and leaders in science and technology. Additionally, created innovative academic programs to increase revenue, profitability and elevate the University’s brand and value in the community.
Distinguished author of eight books and 40 publications on topics related to innovation, invention, information technology, higher education, entrepreneurship, and career management. A highly sought after speaker who has made over 80 presentations, led numerous seminars and organized conferences and events as subject matter expert on innovation, technology management, sustainability, and intellectual property management. Fluent in Spanish and a US Army veteran.