Christopher J. Ferrari-Steele

About Christopher J. Ferrari-Steele

Self-motivated, high-performance technical strategist and business leader with high EQ and soft skills. Accomplished career of driving development and implementation of new products and sophisticated improvement initiatives for start-up and industry-leading international enterprises. Keen analytical abilities for effectively assessing needs and innovating creative solutions to support alignment of operations with objectives and production of quality deliverables. Flawlessly guide and coach multidisciplinary, globally dispersed teams in attaining peak productivity levels for on-schedule delivery of complex projects. Dedicated to implementing best practices and mastering new technologies. Strong business development and strategic vendor partnering.StrengthsFinder® Talents-Ideation-Strategic-Relator-Learner-MaximizerTechnical Skills-Product Management-Engineering Processes-Research and Evaluation-Product Development-Strategic Planning-Continuous Improvements-Collaboratively Maximize ROI-Product Life Cycle (PLC)-Project Management-Enterprise System KnowledgeCustomer Orientation & Quality-Customer Orientation-User Experience through Innovative Design-Marketing and Customer Engagement-QMS Creation & Administration Information Architecting-Develop and Deliver Documentation/Courseware MaterialsLeadership & Communication-Strengths-based leadership-High Emotional Intelligence-Managing Teams and Organizations-Organizational Behavior and Communications-Motivating Teams to Success-High Impact Presenter-Expert Writer

Experience

1. Chief Technology Officer

   Whitefox Defense Technologies, Inc

   Jul 2023 — Present · San Luis Obispo, CA, US

Education

• University of Bradford

  Electrical Engineering and Philosophy

• California State University

  Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Product Strategy

• Clarity Academy of Spiritual Arts

  Leadership, Mentoring, Coaching, Emotional Intellegence

• Case Western Reserve University

  Organizational Leadership

• California State University

  Communication Studies

Skills

• Product Development
• Semiconductors
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Team Building
• Program Management
• Technical Writing
• Proficient in Documentation Development Processes
• Start-Ups
• Project Planning
• Regional Market Research Reports and Planning
• Superior Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
• Extensive Knowledge in Business Development, Operational, and Strategic Planning
• Presentations
• Project Management
• Information Systems
• Quality Assurance
• Adept in Evaluating and Introducing New Technologies
• Product Management
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Experience in Industrial, Semiconductor, and Manufacturing Industries
• Change Management
• Technical Documentation
• Strategic Planning
• Training
• Testing
• Strong Leadership and Team Management Skills
• Software Documentation