I’ve been heads-down advancing innovation and research enablement at UL Research Institutes. The big push right now is formalizing a Voice of the Customer program across our institutes to turn lab needs into clear roadmaps, faster decisions, and measurable impact.
On the compute side, I’m refining our high-performance computing strategy and preparing a talk on ULRI’s cloud-based simulation workflows and what they unlock for researchers. In parallel, I’m shaping a practical, lab-first path for LIMS/ELN adoption standardizing data practices, governance, and change management so teams see value quickly.
Community and partnerships continue to be a force multiplier. I’m active with Chicago Innovation and Evanta, collaborating with peers on digital transformation, and engaging with regional and global initiatives focused on connected infrastructure and translational research. I’m also supporting experiential learning efforts like the Cobb County Safety Village and immersive tech pilots that make safety science more tangible for students and communities.
If you’re exploring the intersection of research, innovation, and digital infrastructure, or you’ve got a challenge that could use HPC, data systems, or emerging tech, reach out. I’m always up for comparing notes and building something useful together.
As always more to come…