Steven Toddes
Cockeysville,MD
Summary
Persistent leader, eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Technology Officer
Emit Imaging, Inc.
10.2018 - Current
- Directed engineering all development efforts related to the design and production of a research imaging system, which was comprised of imaging & optics, precision cutting & motion, and refrigeration sub-systems.
- Managed efforts to successfully certify our primary product as CE, along with standing up a production and QMS system in preparation for for UL and ISO 9001 filings.
- Moved production from contract manufacturer to our Baltimore, MD based production center, which resulted in a 40% reduction in COGS.
- Drove innovation and fostered culture of continuous improvement through strategic planning and execution.
- With CEO, Data Science and Sales teams, developed and implemented Go To Market (GTM) strategy
Owner
Animal Imaging Research, LLC
12.2011 - 12.2023
- Lead team of engineers to develop 3rd generation product line for awake MR imaging of Mice, Rats and Marmosets. Best combined SNR, homogeneity and stability of any similar system. Only device to offer awake imaging capabilities. Installations included notable CRO and Research Institutions.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Engineer & Partner
Tangential Innovations, LLC
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Managed contract design firm serving funded, early-stage startups. Typical client support ranged from basic product design and development thru to oversees vendor management.
- Multiple successful product development and production management engagements in hospitality, food service, high volume production and medical device manufacturing.
Senior Engineer
Breakthrough R&D, Stanley Black And Decker
12.2016 - 04.2018
- Supported SBD Infrastructure Brands: LaBounty & Stanley Infrastructure designing innovative technologies for shears, grapples, processors, and other large demolition equipment.
- As Project Lead, managed the development of wireless real-time video camera system for high reach excavators. Development required budgeting, contracting of vendors in USA, Israel and China, marshaling internal/external resources, and presenting to executive leadership including the 2017 Board of Directors meeting.
- Developed several Proof-of-Concept devices including a portable drywall processing unit, hive networked synchronous hydraulic lifts operated through tactile feedback, and an infrared red imaging technique to quantify process efficiency as an input for autonomous robot control.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Design
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA05.2005
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Proposal Development
- Corporate Strategy Development
- Product Development, Production and Management
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Organizational Development
Affiliations
- Youth Wrestling Coach
Timeline
Chief Technology Officer
Emit Imaging, Inc.
10.2018 - Current
Engineer & Partner
Tangential Innovations, LLC
02.2017 - 12.2019
Senior Engineer
Breakthrough R&D, Stanley Black And Decker
12.2016 - 04.2018
Owner
Animal Imaging Research, LLC
12.2011 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Design
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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