Brian Dougherty has spent the last 20 years working in various parts of the product development cycle. His early career focused on product design verification and manufacturing test engineering support for new products while the last 12 years has been focused on developing the new products themselves. Dougherty specializes in fast-paced development within the innovation space, and has documented how the project management practices within the innovation space should differ from classical techniques. As the Engineering Manager for Rose-Hulman Ventures, Dougherty fosters an environment where 60 engineers can develop functional proof of client concepts in a way that is more financially viable than traditional engineering firms. In addition to his managerial duties, Dougherty also acts as the lead engineer for various projects, and has most recently been leading a small team of engineers to develop ground breaking neurosurgical tools. Dougherty combines a formal education and natural creative design skills with a B.S. in electrical engineering, a M.S. in engineering management, and a lifetime of tinkering and inventing.c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Page 25.252.1 Being Innovative -Lessons Learned from the Practice of Technology Commercialization AbstractInnovation has emerged as a critical priority for organizations of all types to ensure prosperity and future success. In these times of sluggish economic performance, financial austerity, and intense global competition, every organization, including higher education, needs to implement processes and a culture of innovation that deliver more value from every available resource. Engineers must be the leaders of this implementation.

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