Manny Oliver
Director, Sbir Sttr Programs Office @U.S. Department Of Energy Doe
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Sbir Sttr Programs Office @U.S. Department Of Energy Doe
Washington, DC, US
Director of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs with an annual budget of $280M. Implemented operational improvements to reduce time from application to start of R&D from 8 months to 4.5 months. Increased emphasis on commercialization outcomes through revised application requirements, a revamped commercialization assistance program, and web-based tracking of outcomes. Implementing a collaborative effort with technology transfer offices at National Labs and universities to leverage the SBIR/STTR programs to accelerate technology transfer.
EDUCATION
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
B.S., Materials Science & Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Materials Science
ABOUT MANNY OLIVER
R&D Director with experience in academic discovery science and industrial innovation. Proven ability to work with customers, suppliers, academia, and marketing and business leaders to define technology strategy. Experience in building and leading multi-disciplinary project teams including external partners. 17 US patents, 11 journal publications. Currently leveraging private sector experience to improve operational efficiency and commercialization outcomes of small business innovation and technology transfer programs at the U.S. Department of Energy. Specialties: technology strategy, program and project management.
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