Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operations Officer
Chief Technical Officer
A results-driven technology expert and visionary leader with 20+ years of experience in executive management, operations, engineering, product development, and sales in start-up, turnaround, and rapid-growth environments. A change agent with extensive venture and mergers & acquisition (M&A) experience with an understanding of how to position a business for optimal exit. A savvy negotiator procuring contracts with Fortune 500 clients.
Experience
August 2003 - Present
Consultant
December 2020 - Present
Consultant
Delivering coaching and mentoring as specialist in start-up and turnaround scenarios in management, manpower, strategy, tactics, market and product analysis, financial modeling and cash flow forecasting, operations structure and buildout, quality management systems, supply chain, document control, and engineering.
Jan. 2021 - Sept. 2021
Contract COO
Contracted by this early-stage, high-tech company to help define and build-out operations, manage critical programs, and assist this first-time CEO.
May 2019 - Dec. 2020
CEO / COO
Hired as COO of In-Phase Technologies and promoted to CEO of both entities by ownership group after nine months. Improved on-time delivery from less than 40% to 100% for the first five quarters. Improved EDITDA by over $1MM in the first year. 28 employees.
Oct. 2012 - April 2019
President & CEO
Raised $3.7M in funding and merged two venture-backed clients to form a new company. Executed market pivot and developed award-winning lighting products. Grew company and executed exit as assets sale for investors. 36 employees.
VP Engineering & Product Development
Aug. 2010 - Sept. 2012
Drove engineering and product development for one of world’s most prestigious lighting companies. Developed industry-first smart lighting product line. Developed and launched 10 new product families in 24 months in the US, Austria, Switzerland, and Germany. Led a team of 45.
COO & Interim President
Aug. 2003 - July 2007
I started as a contractor in engineering and product development and, through the recommendation of the executive team, was hired as COO and Interim President when the original CEO left. Improved product yield from less than 40% to over 92% in the first month. Developed several industry firsts in LED lighting. 78 employees.
Results Driven
Entrepreneurship
Contracts & Negotiating
Business Development
Customer Relationships
Business Processes
Continuous Process Improvement
Relationship Management
Operations & Technology
Venture Capital
Exit Planning & Execution
Regulations & Compliance
Cross-Functional Training
Meet Bob
Education
BS - Electrical Engineering, RF, Microwave & Power Electronics
MSEE, MBA, and Project Management Coursework
Q & A
Why did you choose your profession?
I was always mechanically inclined and often worked on cars, boats, audio recording, and electronics projects, and through middle school, high school, and after, I worked in almost every construction trade there is. I decided to go to school for chemical engineering but quickly found electrical engineering more interesting. I love the engineering and design process but became intrigued with all the aspects of owning and running a business, and that was the start of Bella Technologies, Inc.
Who is the one person who has done the most, to shape you into who you are today? How was this person significant to you?
There are many who helped me along my career journey but, if I had to pick one, it would be Bob Pavey. He was a founder and principal at Morgenthaler Ventures (now with Pavey Family Investments) and was my first exposure to venture capital. Unique among his billionaire venture capital contemporaries, he is very down to earth and was always willing to answer questions and give his opinion on any opportunity where I sought his counsel. His humility, even after achieving tremendous success and wealth, is inspiring.
What has been the greatest accomplishment of your life so far?
In my personal life, it would be raising three wonderful, successful children with my incredible wife, Doreen. Professionally, it would be a tie between starting my own business, growing it and selling off product line, and merging two clients to form a new business and raising $3.7MM to fund it. The merger was a case where I could see a vision and communicate that to investors such that they wanted to give me their money to start and run it.
How would your teammates and peers describe your responsiveness as a leader?
I would believe that they would describe my response as complete and immediate. I always give anyone to whom I am speaking my complete attention, no phone calls, texts, emails, or interruptions. I strive to be open and inviting, willing to listen to all ideas and input. I may not always agree with you, but I will respect and consider your thoughts and opinions and reply with clear reasons if I do not agree and I will give a response timeframe for anything on which I need to take action.
Interests & Hobbies
Current Location
Medford, New Jersey
Testimonials
David Day
President and Owner, Day Sequerra
“Bob Burdalski is a very rare and valuable talent. He seriously can do almost anything asked of him - product development, production engineering, quality systems, all aspects of finance, as well as manning any C-suite position. We’ve turned to Bob to solve many challenging issues over the last 20 years and recommend him highly.”
David McConaghy
President and Owner, New England Coin Exchange
Former VP, Sales at Lamina Lighting
“Operations and manufacturing was one less thing to worry about once Bob took control. Designing clever product features or removing obstacles to defect free production were some of Bob’s strengths. Bob is an expert at getting manufacturing, engineering and sales working like a symphony of pistons. If you are looking to increase production, improve product design or put a nervous customer at ease, Bob is your solution.”
Ed Knell
CEO and Owner, Core Financial Outsourcing, Inc.
Contract Comptroller for In-Phase Technologies, Inc. and SunRay Scientific, Inc.
“I have had the opportunity to work extensively with Bob on two projects. His knowledge and expertise on operations and management was integral in the projects’ success. I would recommend him for any company that needs an experienced, hands-on operations consultant.”
David Markman
President and Owner, DMarkman Consulting
Former Group VP Business Development at Smiths Interconnect / EMC Technology, Inc.
“Bob was an excellent leader and was also a strong individual contributor. Bob led both new product development and manufacturing engineering. He was well respected by both the people he worked for and the people who worked for him. If given the opportunity I would work with again.”
Matthew Foster
Director of Engineering and Operations, SunRay Scientific Inc.
Former Global Contract Manufacturing Manager at Lamina Lighting
“I’ve trusted Bob to identify and solve complex issues for many years. From early in my career when he helped my team resolve a technical issue with a high-powered LED cure system to a more recent interaction where he streamlined our workflows to drive efficiency. He quickly resolves the problems at hand and leaves my team with a solid foundation to build on.”
Gabrielle Santulli
Senior Director, Strategy and Innovation, Jefferson College of Nursing
Former VP, Customer Success at LumenOptix, Inc.
“I had the pleasure of working with Bob for several years at a small, start-up company. His strong leadership fostered a wonderful team environment of innovation with a results-oriented approach. His trust and support of us as a leadership team enabled us to pivot and implement new go-to-market strategies when necessary and attack the market with the fortitude of a large company.”
Warren Mazzochette
Owner, Lakeview Custom Millwork
“Bob has provided me with sound advice in strategic planning, product development, marketing and negotiations on contracts and leasing agreements. Bob is always approachable and gives earnest consideration to the situation at hand. Bob has worked with me since 1986 in the construction and building components industry and his knowledge along with his hands on experience gives him a true understanding of how things work in the construction field.”