Donovan Esqueda
North America R & d Manager - Emergency Lighting @ABB
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WORK HISTORY
North America R & d Manager - Emergency Lighting @ABB
Montréal, CA
Leading a Research and Development team at ABB Smart Buildings, where we design and maintain a global portfolio of emergency lighting products. I oversee a multidisciplinary group spanning firmware, electrical, mechanical, apps, and IoT development & testing, ensuring modular, cost-efficient, and high-quality solutions adapted to regional and global needs.My role combines technical leadership and strategic management- Defining R&D strategy to balance innovation and cost efficiency with a customer-oriented perspective- Managing CAPEX and OPEX budgets, aligning investments with long-term business priorities- Coordinating resources and external partnerships to accelerate development- Ensuring IP management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement- Fostering collaboration with global R&D peers and promoting a culture of knowledge sharing.
EDUCATION
CentraleSupélec
Engineering PhD, Energy Management and Automatic Control
ENS Paris-Saclay
Master's Degree, Information, Systems and Technologies
Linnaeus University
International Exchange Program
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Bachelor's Degree, Mechatronics Engineering
ABOUT DONOVAN ESQUEDA
With a strong foundation in innovation, product development, and management, I excel in integrating business process improvement techniques within multiple sectors, including automation and energy. I have successfully managed projects that align with the vision of creating \'green and lean\' solutions, contributing to the sustainable evolution of the industries I collaborate with.
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