Sales Engineer covering the entire state of Illinois, specializing in laser cutting machines (for tubes, sheets, and profiles) and laser welding machines. Work directly with customers to assess needs and provide product recommendations and quotations. Coordinate logistics, delivery, and collaborate with the service team for installation, commissioning, and training. Available to visit clients anywhere in Illinois to discuss requirements and solutions.

(9 years 6 months) Founded a consulting firm focused on the EV and ICV sectors, delivering high- impact industry research, policy advisory, and project support services for technology companies, local governments, and industrial parks in China. Led 20+ consulting projects, including industry development planning, feasibility studies, funding application reports, and market policy briefings. Supported overseas companies—particularly from Europe—in engaging with Chinese OEMs through localized technical support, supplier interfacing, and event-based business matching. Delivered structured research products such as industry maps (supply/valuechains), technical roadmaps, and competitive intelligence reports. Advised city governments and industrial parks on NEV strategy formulation, investment attraction, and cross-regional benchmarking. Partnered with EV Volumes (Sweden) as its exclusive China representative, combining global data resources with local policy and market insight. Organized industry events, delegation visits, and closed-door workshops to connect technology providers with potential clients and policymakers.

China Managed strategic OEM accounts and drove business development for NIRA’s software-based automotive solutions across China. Oversaw the full sales cycle from lead generation, RFQ response, and technical discussions to pricing, contracting, and post-sales support. Won and launched production programs with leading Chinese OEMs including Geely, GAC, AION, and Zeekr. Led the landing of NIRA’s first TPI project with Geely and first LWI project outside Europe with Zeekr, aligning technical delivery and commercial goals. Coordinated closely with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth project execution and timely issue resolution. Built multi-level relationships within client organizations—from R&D engineers to VP-level stakeholders—to support long-term growth. Developed account segmentation strategies and collaborated on pricing models tailored to customer type, program scale, and technical complexity. Acted as a cross-cultural bridge between European headquarters and Chinese clients, enabling remote collaboration and long-cycle project alignment.

(6 years 4 months) Led a cross-functional team responsible for strategic industrial research, technical policy support, and national-level NEV innovation programs. Managed a 9-member team delivering projects across automotive industrial planning, R&D funding consultation, and regulatory research. Coordinated the preparation of major national grant proposals and technical justification reports, supporting over ¥4B in government-backed R&D funding. Worked closely with city governments, ministries, and OEMs to align development strategies with emerging technology trends and policy goals. Oversaw market and technology trend analysis in new energy and intelligent connected vehicle (NEV/ICV) domains. Provided expert input on white papers, technical roadmaps, and project feasibility studies to inform industry decision-making. Represented the institute in regional innovation collaborations, cross-provincial benchmarking projects, and expert advisory panels.

(1 year 1 month) and manufacturing sectors. Oversaw content development, agenda planning, speaker outreach, and sponsor coordination. Collaborated with OEMs, suppliers, and technical experts to organize several mid-scale professional events. Supervised team workflow and timelines, ensuring smooth delivery of logistics and communication materials. Built early experience in project management, event execution, and cross- functional team leadership.