Steve Danko

Background

About Steve Danko

Performance–proven career of driving strategy and execution of product development programs in diverse industries including Defense, Automotive, Machine Tools, Entertainment Industry. Talent for making rapid assessments of complex situational challenges and developing and leading action plans. Exceptional ability to build and sustain valuable international relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization and from diverse cultures by soliciting ideas from all stakeholders and demonstrating commitment to quality and professionalism. Influence partners and consult on projects to optimize the combination of services, products, and tools to deliver an experience that exceeds clients’ expectations. P&L and Budget planning and execution. United States Citizen. Specialties: Product Development, Design, Engineering Management, Program/Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, R&D Areas of expertise: Business/Sales/Marketing: Change Management • Business Transformation • International Business • Strategic Planning Logistics/Supply Cahin Outsourcing • Ops Management • Risk Management • Cost/Benefit Analysis • P/L • Business Development • Cost Reduction • Persuasive Negotiator & Influencing Communicator Product: Market Analysis • Market Development • Branding/Brand Positioning • R&D • Market Segmentation • Product Life Cycle Management • Design to Production/Product to Market • Market/Technology Assessment Engineering: Design, Development, R&D • Process Improvement • Project Management • Automotive/Defense • Assembly Automation People: Client Relations • Client Needs Evaluation • Vendor Relations • Recruiting • Training/Development/Advancement • Workforce Planning • Gain Executive Sponsorship • Team Building