James Weaver

Experience

• 

  Eastman Kodak

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2006

  Research and advanced development of consumer digital imaging products including computational algorithms and software for cameras, sensors and printers• Reorganized and focused the digital imaging Research Project Portfolio for greater business alignment and technology transfer effectiveness.• Initiated new research projects with the potential for dramatic improvements in the performance of CMOS imaging sensors, image search and retrieval software, and digital camera features.• Initiated, with our Research Laboratory in Cambridge, UK, an Open Innovation program to access novel technologies worldwide that provided the basis for new technologically differentiated consumer imaging products. Show less Advanced development and commercialization of photographic and digital imaging products, including digital imaging software• Oversaw the commercialization of the digital imaging software platform that was the basis for the Kodak Perfect Touch™ system. This system significantly increased the premium processing mix within the Wholesale Photofinishing business and extended the photofinishing business lifecycle.• Restructured the R&D project portfolio for imaging systems, reducing both headcount and budget, while doubling commercialization program effectiveness at half the investment level. Show less Strategic and technology planning for digital & photographic imaging products and systems, and new business opportunities• Designed and implemented a Technology Roadmap Process for Corporate Strategy Development.• Analyzed the impact of digital technology substitution on photographic markets and product revenues that resulted in a significant shift in the R&D investment mix among digital / photographic products.• As Technical Assistant to the Director of Research and CTO, designed and implemented a process for evaluating technical core competencies and core platform technologies for both product and manufacturing platforms.• As Division-level Manager of the Technical Intelligence Group, provided technology forecasting and analysis for imaging products and systems that formed the technical information base for business Strategic Planning processes.• Technology Planning for the Kodak Life Sciences Division:Technical member of the corporate team that negotiated joint research relationships with numerous start-up companies in the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical industry; principal technical manager for the research partnership with a start-up biotechnology company in the area of immunological bio-therapeutic agents. Show less

  • Director, Photographic Science and Technology Center, Research Labs

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  • Director, Systems Technology Division

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  • Director, Imaging Science Division

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  • Director, Technology Planning

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1998
• 

  Eastman Kodak

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  Associate Director, Kodak Research Labs

  Research portfolio planning and technology strategy development: Strategic planning of the corporate research portfolio and technology strategy for the areas of computational science, materials science and printing devices. Technology and market analysis of new business development opportunities.• Designed and implemented a Portfolio Management Process for Corporate Research that integrated Technology Assessment with Business Analysis (including economic, statistical and competitive analysis), and Strategic Business Planning.• Analyzed the economics of the functional printing / printed electronics industry and recommended a technology strategy that became the foundation for future business participation.• Initiated a relationship with a major multinational corporation that resulted in a joint development partnership for the commercialization of a breakthrough functional printing product.• Restructured the Research Portfolio with a focus on the three technical areas critical to future growth while increasing the number of patent applications generated per unit of R&D investment, reducing costs by 30% and headcount by 25%.• Designed and implemented an external partnering strategy for MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) prototyping that significantly reduced costs while improving the efficiency of technology transfer to our manufacturing partner. Show less

• 

  State University of New York, College at Brockport

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2017

  Adjunct Lecturer

  Adjunct lecturer in the School of Business Administration and Economics.Introductory and Intermediate Business Statistics

• 

  SCORE, Chapter23, Greater Rochester Region

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2024

  Volunteer

  Mentor small business owners in business plan development and business process improvement.