G A R Y F E A T H E R, MBA/MSEE

PORTLAND, OR 360-***-**** adlf5k@r.postjobfree.com HTTPS://WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/GARYFEATHER/ VP O F O P E R A T I O N S & D E V E L O P M E N T Catalyst in Launching Breakthrough Innovations Drives Exponential Growth, Efficiencies, and Operational Excellence Product Innovation, Concepts to Market, Design, Manufacturing, Launch & Sales Game-changing executive who drives business transformation solutions, delivering fastest path to revenue for startups & accelerated growth companies with up to $1 billion in revenue STRATEGIC, MISSION-DRIVEN TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE & BUSINESS PARTNER who is known for transformative alignment and possesses a stellar record of delivering double-digit revenue growth with cutting-edge technologies, top-performing teams, and unique enterprise strategy and execution of technology-driven engineering products/services. INFRASTRUCTURE EVANGELIST AND FISCALLY AWARE LEADER credited with leading large-scale technology business implementations and programs with rapid, ROI-backed advances in organizational capability and performance. Highly ethical and passionate about creating success for all stakeholders through deliberative decision-making. Valued for building and coaching top-performing teams through a clear vision and a servant-leader mentality.

Propelled Market Share Growth: Competitive Positioning, 10X Growth P&L: Up to $56M Subject-Matter Expert (SME): Display & IP Lighting Systems for Optimal Visual, Medical & Health Impacts Global Span: Steered Cross-Functional Teams in 6 Countries: South Korea, UK, China, India, Taiwan, & Japan Key Areas of Expertise: Performance Management ● Strategic Planning & Execution ● Business Process Improvement ● Technology Solutions ● Revenue & Profit Growth ● Operational Improvement ● Agile/Scrum Methodologies ● Product/Service Launch ● Business Intelligence ● Display Solutions ● Energy Systems● Communications/RTLS● LED Design● MEMS● LED Devices●17 Patents H I G H - I M P A C T P E R F O R M A N C E & E X E C U T I V E C A R E E R O V E R V I E W

Piloted accelerated growth from $17M to $56M and operational excellence through lean resources.

New Continua Compliant Medical Products- Wearable patch, Health Lighting IRB, MGH/CCH, NIH, PlasmaCluster

Development Product Lifecycle Management: DCI LED Digital Cinema, Flexible tiled LED displays, 1st IP Service-Connected LCD TV, Mobile Phone/Wearable Health, DLP MEMS Projection Systems; Leader of Internal IP Process

Drove $100M Growth Through Digital Transformation Innovation in display products

Energy Solutions- Smart grid integrated PV and Energy Management Systems; Solar Panel/Module Production EXECUTIVE CAREER HISTORY & LEADERSHIP SUCCESS

NanoLumens 2014-Present

Chief Technology Officer (2015-Present) Executive Vice President, Operations (2014-2016) Achieved Aggressive Revenue Development Targets High-Performance Culture Focused on Operational Excellence Annual Revenue $56M / $7M Operating Budget 6 Direct Reports / 46 Indirect 10% P&L Improvement Brought in large-company process mindset and business innovation instrumental in laying foundation for growth—building scalable organization and expansion strategy backed by controls, sales talent, automation, and heightened accountability. Led the development of sales enablement, solution development roadmap, strategy, investments, and partnerships with international vendors to achieve revenue objectives, competitive edge, and repeatedly assured customer wins. Strategic Growth Sales: $17M to $56M

Successfully managed 18+ new technology and product release projects per year by increasing team empowerment to secure desired ROI results. Leadership trained, processes/tools, roles, responsibilities and focused expected results.

Piloted accelerated growth from $17M to $56M and operational excellence through lean resources. Established structure including targets, sales tools, pricing, and go-to-market plans while simultaneously pursuing and securing funding and collaboration partners. In parallel built 3-year development plan to assure market leadership

Delivered cost savings ranging from 20%-40% through product and process redesigns and strategic component selections, increased durability/reliability, source development, outsourcing and product alignment to customer needs. GARY FEATHER, MBA Page 2 360-***-**** adlf5k@r.postjobfree.com

Fuel organizational growth and profitability by leveraging business ingenuity to create a multifaceted, customer-centric approach to penetrating new markets and expanding brand footprint.

Reengineered operational processes and created a customer-focused culture to propel quality service and maintain competitive edge. Evaluated, invented, and incorporated new technologies to ensure alignment and market advantage.

Spearheaded the transition to a cloud-based Manufacturing and Sales system to improve planning accuracy, workflow organization, resource allocation, and installation processes. Sharp Electronics Corporation USA 1996-2014

Senior Vice President, LED Lighting (2012-2014)

Strengthened Brand Awareness Improved Product Coverage Strategic Solutions for New Business Initiatives

$10 M Operating Budget 5 Direct Reports / 35 Indirect Promoted to mastermind ground-breaking, enterprise-wide business transformation solutions/projects to grow revenue, expand markets, and achieve operational and sales excellence. Set vision and roadmaps and spearheaded advancements in the business intelligence of products and competitive positioning. Grew Annual Revenue from $0 to $18M

Delivered next-generation technologies—37 variations of LED lighting products in 9 months—offering customers the highest-quality product in the market by leveraging innovative components and manufacturing practices.

Leveraged technical acumen during engineering and design initiatives and business development expertise in driving sales approach across 30+ regions through RSMs and Distributors. Built channel relationships as well as key direct.

Advised stakeholders and executive teams and built consensus in the execution of innovative business strategies that drove enterprise initiatives, including developing and garnering executive buy-in for a LED commercial industrial lighting vertical incorporating extreme energy savings, lease options, and alignment to government rebates.

Developed new business by building new team and aligning and leveraging positive relations with partners, vendors, and distributors, supporting entire lifecycle from architects to engineering and manufacturing to sales. Vice President, Systems, Algorithms, & Services (LCD-TV) (1996-2012) Extraordinary Results in Growth & Performance $20M Operating Budget 5 Direct Reports / 75 Indirect Solution Architecture Brought on to manage research and product development teams in delivering various business- and industry-impacting initiatives, 3GPP/LTE SIG IP, healthcare-focused OS solutions, and mobile phone SW and customer requirements support. Delivered Next-Generation Technologies Leading to Double-Digit Growth

Aligned and cultivated talented teams to carry out unified strategies and inspired groups to evolve, coordinate, and achieve goals, including collaborating with research and product teams in Japan.

Partnered with Massachusetts General Hospital in designing, building, and testing an innovative wearable physiological sensor to better treat respiratory illnesses.

Spearheaded technical solutions development, including a key software solution for Microsoft mobile phone, to increase user positioning and performance efficiencies.

Valued for contributions to strategy sessions regarding product and business development and drove the launch of the world's 1st internet-connected LCD TV with music, photos, PVR, and game capability. Earlier career experience; Texas Instruments in various technical and leadership roles, Power Supplies, Hybrid Electronics, SMT, MCT, SiC, Flip-Chip, MEMS, DLP Display, and Pentagon/DARPA Pgrm Manager. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE), VIRGINIA TECH Master of Business Administration (MBA), SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

"Gary brings an engineer's rigor and a marketing guru's creativity to everything he does. His brilliant mind, engaging and culturally relevant approach, and his amazing work ethic combine to make one incredible business development leader."

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