Background and experience

I started my career as a scientist and engineer in a military think-tank after graduating with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in engineering from MIT. There I worked in electronic materials as part of the SDI program and developed a new method to make materials used in satellites stronger.

Consulting

Bored with the slow pace of R&D, I then embarked on a career in management consulting. I started with Deloitte Haskins & Sells and specialized in Supply Chain and Manufacturing, implementing MRP II systems, improving efficiencies, and implementing just-in-time practices. After they merged with Touche Ross, I left to join Gemini Consulting and specialized in Supply Chain and New Product Development and Introduction. My work at Gemini included developing strategies, many process reengineering projects, and lots of change management including training, team work, communications, and other OD types of work. At Gemini, I also worked as a Training Manager and developed training courses for both new hires and seasoned consultants, concentrating on project management and soft skills.  When Gemini was absorbed into Cap Gemini E&Y, I left to start my own training and consulting company where I specialized in teaching business skills to .com and IT professionals.

Management

After 15 years in consulting, I decided to take a real job at Pfizer and took a position to create a Training Dept for their IT group that was responsible for all the applications and systems training associated with software rollouts. Once the department was created and performing, I moved into an international role where I initiated and oversaw projects to improve the supply chain and new product development and introduction in the Asia-Pacific region. In that position, I also supported innovation, project governance, CRM, and business divestiture and integration initiatives.  From Pfizer, I became part of Johnson and Johnson in a position responsible for overseeing the online marketing initiatives for the consumer healthcare business. After J&J, I briefly joined an Australian software company that sold marketing and new product development software to help them open a US office.

Entrepreneur

Founding partner of Wilpheligan LLC, a web development company that disbanded in 2003. Co-founder of Lineson LLC which is a holding company for a variety of businesses including ToolLines and Chalkupshop, Lineson SEO/SEM Consulting, Lineson E-commerce and IT solutions, and the Business Realist Consulting and Coaching.