Bio
With over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, I have built a proven track record of career growth, successfully transitioning from R&D to Product Management, and ultimately to Business Development. My extensive background has allowed me to lead and collaborate on cross-functional initiatives with diverse teams spanning design, hardware, software, materials, marketing, and sales.
I have spent more than a decade working with key government agencies, including the Air Force, Navy, DARPA, NASA, and NIH, to deliver innovative technical solutions. Additionally, I’ve worked closely with customers to identify their needs and develop strategies that drive growth, innovation, and business success.
Since 2020, I have successfully launched 10 commercial products from concept to market, leveraging my deep understanding of industry dynamics and competitive landscapes. My ability to analyze markets and identify product opportunities has enabled me to consistently deliver strong go-to-market strategies and product value propositions.
I have cultivated more than 20 strategic partnerships with both industry leaders and academic institutions to advance product development and qualification.
Skilled in delivering compelling technology presentations, I have showcased company innovations at conferences, stakeholder meetings, and to customers. I am also an active participant in advanced manufacturing committees and professional associations, with an extensive network that spans public, private, and federal government organizations.
Invited Talks, Panels, Interviews
2024 Nov. 3D Printing Industry Awards Innovation of the Year nominee Mechnano - Interview - read here
2024 Oct. SHAP3D Workshop - Keynote Speaker
2024 Oct. 3Printr.com: Mechnano optimizes 3D printing materials with carbon nanotubes - Interview - read here
2024 Sep. TCT: We've Got D'Funct - read here
2024 Sep. TCT: Women in 3D Printing @ TCT 3Sixty 2024 - listen here
2024 Aug. Session Chair: Gordon Research Conference AM of Soft Materials
2024 Jul. Manufacturing Tomorrow: Unlocking the Benefits of Additive Manufacturing - read here
2024 Jun. Industry Week: Additive Technology Is Outpacing Manufacturers' Efforts to Grasp It - read here
2024 Mar. 3DNatives: #3DStartup: Mechnano on Creating Additive Manufacturing Materials With Superior Properties - read here
2024 Feb. TCT Awards 2024: Meet the Women in 3D Printing Innovators - listen here
2024 Jan. Design World: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) within precision AM - listen here
2023 Dec. TCT Additive Insight Podcast - listen here
2022 Sep. IMTS: Panel: Mentorship, Sponsorship, Allyship & Coaching - How We Support the Next Generation in 3D Printing
2022 Jul. SME: Paging Dr. O - read here
2022 Mar. AMUG: The Future of Photopolymer Materials - An Interactive Round Table Discussion
2021 Sep. SME Interview: Conversation with Olga “Dr. O” Ivanova - listen here
2019 Oct. America Makes MMX: Women in 3D Printing, Panel
2012 Apr. University of Louisiana at Lafayette: Three-dimensional Printing with Nano-Inks
2011 Oct. Virginia Tech: Incorporation Nanomaterials into Printing Media for Additive manufacturing, Guest Lecture
2011 Sep. Virginia Tech: Incorporating Quantum Dots into Printing Media for Additive Manufacturing, Condensed Matter Seminars
2011 Mar. Virginia Tech: Incorporating Quantum Dots into Printing Media for Additive Manufacturing
Awards & Recognition
Finalist for the 2024 TCT Women in 3DP Innovator Award
Outstanding Paper Award - Rapid Prototyping Journal
Graduate Dean's Citation Award