Matthew Kollarits

Innovation and R&D | Product Development | Engineering | Product Management

Role
Innovation and R & d Manager at Kichler Lighting
Location
Cleveland, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Matthew Kollarits

Versatile product development leader with deep expertise in the smart-home, connected products and lighting industry, spanning engineering, product management, program management and new product introduction process development. Known for turning consumer insights into innovative, commercially viable solutions that align with brand strategy and market demand. Skilled at driving cross-functional collaboration from concept through launch to deliver differentiated products and meaningful customer impact.

Experience

  1. Innovation and R & d Manager

    Kichler Lighting

    Nov 2019 — Present · Solon, OH, US

    Responsible for the identification, justification, and development of new technologies or materials outside of the core product portfolio. • Determines consumer/user/purchaser/decision maker/installer needs and desires through research, field travel, and other means needed to obtain market data. • Recommends the nature and scope of new technologies, product features or materials by establishing product specifications and requirements. • Assesses market competition in like-for-like…

Education

  • John Carroll University

    BS

    2004 — 2008

  • The University of Akron

    MS

    2008 — 2010

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