David Cassise

● Managed the new product development life cycle for commercial connected lighting products and had responsibility authority and accountability for project delivery and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments ● Responsible product launches: DLVP, WaveLinx WAC, WaveLinx Ceiling Sensor, WaveLinx Receptacle, Dual-Tech Wallstation, Room Controller/Partition Control ● Provided monthly program updates to the executive management team that included risk mitigation plans and comparison of current versus planned cost and timing analysis ● Coordinated and negotiated component timing and cost reductions with approved supplier partners ● Acted as key liaison person to marketing management to evaluate ‘voice of customer’ scope changes prior to launching a large scale capital investment

Manufacturer’s representative and design consulting firm specializing in plastic injection molding, metal stamping, and PCB assembly. ● Formed new sales firm limited liability company and negotiated representation agreements with global manufacturers ● Identified new customers to introduce manufacturer’s process capabilities and assisted in specifying design for manufacturability ● Provided technical and quality support for the customer, recommending custom and off-the-shelf products to the customer

Program Manager ● Fully manage program P&L and lead the product development team to launch first to market touchscreen color display radio across three continents ● Assisted in the first radio head-unit business award at a major vehicle OEM ● Point person for manufacturing launches of newly-awarded radio programs which included leading internal team as well as suppliers from pre-production through SOP Sales Account Manager ● Directed new business acquisitions, maintenance of current accounts, and yearly annual price reduction negotiations with vehicle OEM purchasing customers