Michael Sternowski
Building the unbuildable. Scaling what matters.Product Ops | Hardware Execution | Manufacturing Strategy
- Role
- Director of Strategic Accounts at Instrumental Inc.
- Location
- Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Sternowski
I believe building great physical products should be as elegant as using them. I’m driven by the challenge of turning ambitious ideas into reality—aligning people, systems, and strategy to scale what works.With 18+ years of experience across hardware, defense, and electro-mechanical systems, I operate at the intersection of product, engineering, and operations. I’ve led AI-enabled quality initiatives, launched mission-critical devices, and recovered failing product lines through root-cause thinking and operational clarity. I build systems that endure and mentor teams that grow with them.I thrive in fast-moving environments where ownership is broad, execution matters, and cross-functional leadership is key. I’m currently exploring executive roles where I can help scale physical product companies with bold visions and real-world impact.
Experience
Director of Strategic Accounts
Feb 2026 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US
Education
Villanova University
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
2004 — 2007
University of Rochester - Simon Business School
MBA, Finance & Accounting
2008 — 2013
Skills
- Business Development
- Market Analysis
- Project Planning
- Management
- Military
- Competitive Analysis
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Government Contracting
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Defense
- Strategic Planning
- Wireless
- Forecasting
- International Sales
- Proposal Writing
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Product Development
- Integration
- Ms Project
- Systems Engineering
- Product Management
- Manufacturing
- U.s. Department of Defense
- System Design
- Budgets
- Business Strategy
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