James Turner
Spanish Fork,UT
Summary
Chief Technology Officer with 12+ years of experience at a management level and 6+ years at an executive level. Successfully organized and managed teams of Software, Hardware, Research and Development, and Embedded Systems Engineers. Directed large scale projects involving new product development, device support, and service. Taken ownership of all technology, process improvements, and development solutions to increase operational productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CTO/COO
General Aesthetic
10.2024 - Current
- Drove Series A raise by articulating the tech vision and scalability strategy, resulting in successful funding to support expansion.
- Managed operations department that provided national service support for medical device manufacturers
- Mentored senior engineers, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to inform strategic direction and ensure alignment with industry trends and customer needs.
- Led development of innovative laser technology solutions, enhancing product offerings and market competitiveness.
- Oversaw integration of advanced data analytics tools for improved operational efficiency and decision-making processes.
- Established strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to drive growth and expand technological capabilities.
Chief Technology Officer
Sentient Lasers
11.2019 - 08.2024
- Partnered with C-suite to align the business development, which led to a revenue increase from 1.8M to 24.5M over the span of 6 years.
- Grew operational department from 10 to 70+ employees
- Presented execution plans to future large-scale clients to secure contracts as a full-service provider.
- Created new technology and improvements on industry standard devices to not only keep up with the rapid development of the medical industry, but to exceed technology standards.
- Manage Reverse Engineering/Research and Development teams to resolve reoccurring problems and create permanent solutions.
- Create KPIs for all engineering directors and managers and help them achieve career and personal goals.
- Work directly with other members of the executive team and board of directors, to align the company’s direction to achieve success.
- Created an FDA approved medical device from design to manufacturing.
Engineering Director
Sentient Lasers
10.2016 - 11.2019
- Approval of schematics, software, circuit boards, and hardware designs for new manufactured devices.
- Make process documentation for all procedures including programming EEPROMs, PCB modifications, product assembly, calibration procedures, and laser alignments.
- Track project projections, budgets, and operation costs to ensure ROI.
- Created a service department to support long term warranties of equipment.
- Mapped device support feasibility for service departments.
- Work directly with other management to create strategic operation plans.
- Oversee the engineering team to ensure all project expectations and deadlines are met.
- Created real-time testing department to verify that all service and new devices were up to specification, which led to a vast decrease in field failures.
Radio Frequency Engineer
dB Systems
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Designed multiple types of Tactical Air and Navigation (TACAN) Antennas, Glideslope Antennas, and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME).
- Use a variety of testing techniques including Azimuth Accuracy, Cross Polarization, Modulation, Harmonics and Wave Shape, Voltage Standing Wave Ratio, and Vertical Patterns.
- Designed software to make testing parameters and quality control regulations.
- Lead of the Research and Development Engineering team that oversaw creating design improvements and testing of new products.
Education
Electronics Engineering
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT01.2015
High School -
Milford High School
05.2009
Skills
- Successful in scaling both startups and established businesses
- Created motivated engineering teams by hiring qualified personnel, assigning leadership roles, and mapping flow process
- Made profitability and budget for operations and exceeded all expected goals
- Led weekly meetings with executives to analyze engineering performance and problem resolution
- Created a research and development team, which oversaw reverse engineering, testing, and project design
- Proven history of successful software and hardware implementations
- Secured long term contracts with customer through engineering reliability and assuring customer confidence
Timeline
CTO/COO
General Aesthetic
10.2024 - Current
Chief Technology Officer
Sentient Lasers
11.2019 - 08.2024
Engineering Director
Sentient Lasers
10.2016 - 11.2019
Radio Frequency Engineer
dB Systems
08.2015 - 10.2016
Electronics Engineering
Southern Utah University
High School -
Milford High School
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