Skills

Wayne is a rather unique mix of technical depth, strategic and operational business savvy, and infectious positive energy.

strong ability to quickly understand complex business issues and decision processes
ability to cut through management rhetoric and technology smokescreens
an in-depth generalist spanning technology, marketing, sales and management areas
experience with both buy and sell elements of mergers and acquisitions

ability to interact at all organizational levels, from the board room to shop floor technicians
energetic, positive, team-oriented attitude and approach

conducted and managed software development for all aspects of product lifecycle management (PLM), including 3D solid modeling, engineering analysis, numerical control programming and workgroup data management
lectured on the technologies of CAD/CAM/CAE at hundreds of conferences, seminars, and training sessions worldwide
thorough understanding and hands-on experience with web-based engineering, collaboration, and marketing
consulted with leading manufacturers on process improvement

fluent in German, including in-depth technical presentations
lived for a total of 4 years in Germany; conducted business in Germany for over 20 years
more than 60 trips (averaging one week each) to Japan
conversant in Spanish

highly motivational and energetic public speaker
rare ability to convey technical topics with clarity, even while demonstrating high-tech software
lectured at hundreds of seminars and conferences in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia... with audiences often numbering more than one thousand attendees
trained over one thousand salespeople and application engineers in presentation and demonstration skills