Mathew Nearpass In Remembrance

Experience

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  Harris Corporation

  May 1997 - Jul 2010

  Reported to Director, Product Line ManagementResponsible for identifying and executing growth opportunities in-line with Harris' Strategic Growth Plan. Results achieved through strategic alliances, acquisitions, joint ventures, and organic product developments. Utilized engineering and Int'l BD background to evaluate synergies with other technologies and distribution channels.• Planned, implemented, and promoted international line-of-site tactical radio products. • Directly manage cost and schedule requirements through all phases of the product's lifespan. • Managed direct reports with the same responsibilities for other international product lines.• Co-led due diligence efforts for the acquisition of a privately held international company and a joint venture with the local government. Show less Management Rotational Development Program [08/99 - 04/00]Selected to participate in a competitive one-year intensive leadership development program designed to prepare candidates for front-end business management roles.• Performance in the program resulted in promotion to Middle Eastern Area Sales Manager position.• Rotations included Business Development, Program Management, Product Management, Finance, Manufacturing, Field Service, and Systems Engineering.Senior Firmware Design Engineer [05/97 - 07/99] Worked with a team on the object oriented firmware design for Harris' Falcon II tactical radio product line. Show less

  • Senior Manager, Product Line Management

    Jul 2007 - Jul 2010

  • Manager, Global Sales & Business Development

    May 2000 - Jul 2007

  • Senior Firmware Design Engineer | Management Rotational Development Program

    May 1997 - Apr 2000
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  Saab, Inc.

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2011

  Director, Product Management, Strategy and Business Development

  Reported to the General Manager, Air Traffic Systems. Led all aspects of Saab Sensis’ sales and product strategies. Product Management: • Directed a team of Product Line Managers to evaluate overall quality, stability and lifecycle management of all existing and new ATS products, features and strategies.• Oversaw market research, monitoring competitive activity, and identify customer needs. • Ensured the right ATS product mix to meet market demands, customer needs and exceed financial results.Strategy & Business Development: • Oversaw all of Saab Sensis ATS’s Global Business Development and Proposal activities; responsible for $120M in annual sales.• Managed worldwide consulting and international agency activities.• Established division forecast and team member targets and objectives. Show less

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  Harris Corporation

  Jan 2012 - Oct 2016

  Director, Product Line Management

  Reported to the VP Strategy, Business Development, and Product Management. Executive leader of company-wide refocus on product business plan strategies and turnaround initiatives that has resulted in improved top and bottom line results. Well known as the “go to” person for consistently exceeding performance goals and expectations. Responsible for Harris' Global Networking Products Group that manages the portfolio of tactical radio products addressing DoD, Allies, and Coalition Partner communications needs. • Redesigned the organizational structure and business operating model, mentored and coached executive and management teams, and executed a “talent” upgrade of select team positions enabling the company to exceed the business’ objectives.• Led the organization to receive the #1 ranking for business return on investment.• Initiated and led new sales strategies that increased market share by over 5%.• Led the integration of Exelis’ tactical communications product portfolio into Harris’.• Executed multiple “supplier leveraged” Product Development processes which reduced development costs and allowed engineering resources to focus more on core competencies needed to keep competitive advantages. • Successfully reduced product costs by more than 20% on key products through design for manufacturing improvements, supplier negotiations, and sub-assembly redesign/elimination. Show less

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  SRCTec, Inc

  Mar 2017 - Nov 2022

  Business Unit / Program Director

  Report to the President of SRCTec, LLC. I am leading the company beyond our core business into new defense and industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) markets. Additionally, I support senior management in the execution of business operations including collaboration with engineering, program management, quality, contracts, finance, compliance, purchasing, manufacturing, and integrated logistics support.

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  L3Harris Technologies

  Nov 2022 - now

  Director, Product Management, SATCOM