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
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
Innovation and R & d Manager
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
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.