Manager Development
Resume:
David G. Padgitt
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A lifetime passion for technology. Experienced with both start-up and Fortune 100 & 500
companies. Strengths include broad knowledge of technology and business, ranging from
consumer product design to corporate acquisitions.
Present Electronics/Technology Consultant Schaumburg, IL
2003
Business Development, Strategic Planning, Product Development, IT Architecture
Client: Aircell, LLC
- Pursued and evaluated third-party solutions for key components of their Gogo® Inflight Internet.
- Drafted specification documents for forthcoming IT Infrastructure initiatives.
Client: Memorylink Corporation
- Managed a team of contract engineers and turn-key product engineering efforts for a multi-million
dollar HomePlug-based powerline datacom product development contract. Took the product from
concept to pilot-build in Guadalajara. Co-inventor (US Patent #7,349,325) of underlying system.
- Managed the product development of a wireless network characterization system and the
development of a wireless network repeater switch.
- Managed component procurement and prototype manufacturing for a revision of the client's
wireless video product.
- Performed a competitive market analysis for the client's wireless video product.
Client: Chrysalis Development LLC
- Configured and deployed an e-commerce website to enable direct sales of the Terraplayer™.
2009 Vice President of Product Strategy Rolling Meadows, IL
2006 Memorylink Corporation, a manufacturer of wireless broadband interface products
- Helped guide the company through a variety of significant challenges.
- Assisted in developing go-to-market strategies and in pursuing funding.
- Worked on contracts with/for third party clients.
- Developed the prototype Gigahertz™ GHR5000 5GHz backhaul radio.
- Drafted a private placement memorandum, company fact sheet, product specifications, launch
materials, qualification test plans, BASH test scripts, compatibility test documents, and
documentation for the company's UltraSync™, Coverage Extender™, and Flanger Ultra™ products.
2003 Director of Product and Business Development Morton Grove, IL
2001 Chrysalis Development LLC (aka Terradigital Systems), the developer of the Terraplayer™
digital audio jukebox
- Helped create the Terraplayer web-connected digital audio entertainment product.
- Conceived and co-invented the Wifi Seeker™ product (US Patent #7,010,298).
- Established licensing deals with content and technology providers including America Online,
Gracenote, Loudeye, and Microsoft.
- Helped draft the business plan.
- Worked with outside counsel to secure trademark and intellectual property, and to develop terms of
use, end user license, and terms of sale agreements.
- Worked with industrial design firm Ideo to develop the Terraplayer's user interface design.
- Contributed to the underlying invention of several of the companies’ pending U.S. patent
applications.
- Interfaced with third party web developers to launch the website.
- Created and implemented an online beta test survey.
2001 Senior Manager, Business Development, Internet Skokie, IL, Rolling
1997 Appliance Division Meadows, IL
3Com, Corporation, a global provider of converged networking solutions
- Helped create 3Com's Audrey™ consumer-friendly internet appliance.
- Managed the engineering, development, and packaging of custom peripheral and accessory
products, and actively participated in their invention and design.
- Negotiated deals with major computer accessory vendors.
- Worked with domestic and international partners, and negotiated vendor relationships and
licensing deals.
- Closed a multi-million dollar deal with a major computer peripheral vendor.
Senior Manager, Business Development, Personal Communications Division
- Identified, validated, and pursued several business opportunities which capitalized on the
capabilities of the division.
- Participated in all key phases of a multi-million dollar acquisition.
- Acted as the divisional liaison with the MIT Media Lab.
1997 Manager, Strategic Planning, Personal Communications Skokie, IL
1996 Division
US Robotics, Corporation, a leader in Internet access and networking
- Helped grow the division during US Robotics’ most successful years, as a key team member.
- Identified new business opportunities.
- Explored market needs, emerging technologies, and acquisition/partnering candidates.
- Created business cases for select opportunities to expand the division’s product lines, revenue,
and earnings.
- Identified, recruited, and supervised key talent.
1996 Various management roles Schaumburg, IL
1990 Motorola, Corporation, a manufacturer of wireless networking and communications products
Involved with wireless data, wireless PDA, and computer peripheral product development while with
several start-up divisions within Motorola.
- Product Planning Manager, PCMCIA Products Division, Messaging, Information, and Media Sector
- Developer Relations Manager, Subscriber Products Division, Wireless Data Group
- Developer Relations Manager, Third Party Business Development, Personal Intelligent
Communicators, Paging and Wireless Data Group
- Worldwide Product Support Manager, Altair Product Operations, Wireless Data Group
- System Planning Manager, International Altair Product Operations, Radio Telephone Systems
Group
- International Systems Planner, Strategic Operations, Radio-Telephone Systems Group
MBA University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
1989 General Management with an emphasis in International Business,
Marketing, and Finance.
MSEE University of Illinois Urbana, IL
1985 Courses included computer architecture, control systems, computer
graphics, and image processing. Graduate Research Assistant.
BSEE University of Illinois Urbana, IL
1983 Student research assistant.
Additional technology expertise
Personal computers, building/configuring PCs from 'bare metal', SOHO networking (LAN/WAN),
wireless networking (802.11a/b/g), Linux, Embedded Linux (OpenWRT via buildroot-ng on MIPS
processor), Windows, Linux, and Open Source Software (numerous applications) power-user.
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