• Lead technical analysis and regulatory testing for wireless trackers (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cellular) across US, EU, and global markets, ensuring compliance with EMC (EN 55032/EN 55024), Product Safety (IEC 62368 / IEC 62133), and the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED), enabling seamless worldwide market entry.

• Partner with product management and design teams from early concept through execution to embed compliance requirements into product design.

• Direct global compliance testing (EMC, RF, Safety, Environmental) and facilitate regulatory submissions.

• Perform safety risk assessments including FTA and FMEA to identify single-fault and worst-case hazards, driving design mitigations and documentation in line with IEC 62368 and internal risk criteria.

• Own product homologation and retailer/platform compliance (Amazon, Walmart, and other major channels), coordinating declarations, test reports, labeling, and documentation to maintain uninterrupted market access.

• Monitor evolving regulations, develop risk mitigation strategies, and deliver concise compliance updates to senior leadership.

• Collaborate with legal and retailer engagement teams to address compliance requests and accelerate global approvals.

• Manage reporting of WEEE, battery waste, and packaging data across multiple EU regulatory agencies, ensuring full adherence to environmental directives.

Directed global compliance integration across consumer devices, ensuring early-stage alignment with EMI/EMC, safety, and RF regulations.

• Championed internal education by launching a corporate-wide EMC and Product Safety training curriculum.

• Led technical mentoring and established a structured technical career path for engineers.

• Chaired Intel’s Product Safety Council, driving proactive field safety strategies.

• Spearheaded regulatory risk reviews and managed design issue escalations to resolution.

• Authored and implemented “Design for Compliance” guidelines and procedures, standardizing compliance considerations across hardware development teams and regulatory engineers.

• Recruited, developed, and led a high-performing team of regulatory engineers responsible for product certification across global markets.

• Drove harmonized compliance processes across product lines, reducing time-to-market and ensuring consistent regulatory practices.

• Instituted a company-wide Compliance Management System and standardized documentation framework.

• Fostered strong partnerships with global certification bodies to streamline approvals and build Intel’s compliance leadership.

• Interpreted and translated complex regulatory standards into actionable design inputs during product concept and validation phases.

• Delivered compliance metrics and reports to executive stakeholders, supporting data-driven risk decisions.

• Led EMC, RF, and safety compliance efforts for wearable devices, computing platforms, and wireless modules (2.4GHz & 5GHz), ensuring alignment with global standards such as EN55032, EN55024, IEC60950/IEC62368, and IEC62133.

• Managed and mentored two junior regulatory engineers, supporting their technical growth and ensuring successful execution of compliance deliverables.

• Provided hands-on support for pre-compliance testing, design reviews, debugging, and mitigation strategies.

• Influenced FCC technical committees to shape RF exposure guidelines for wearables and wireless charging, accelerating market approvals.

• Developed and executed regulatory test plans and documentation packages across multiple disciplines, including EMC, safety, and environmental compliance.

• Delivered clear regulatory guidance to design teams, enhancing early-phase compliance planning and reducing costly redesigns.

Directed global regulatory compliance and approval for a range of technology products, managing safety, EMC, and environmental certifications across multiple regions. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to international standards, streamlined compliance processes, and maintained ongoing product approvals.