David was head of research and development at the leading global manufacturer of large-scale maritime propulsion batteries, where he was responsible for several award-winning products created through his leadership in managing intellectual property, research & development, testing, safety and regulatory compliance. Other experiences include leading product development departments for industrial electric motors, medical devices, control systems, and outdoor robots for hazardous environments. David has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Physics from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto where he studied robotics and control.  He holds more than a dozen patents spanning lithium ion battery systems, medical devices, robotics and control systems.

David offers a hands-on approach to elevate your product development team to the highest caliber of performance by:

‣ assessing the current state of your
technology and its readiness for market

‣ assessing the current capability of
your R&D team and facilitating any
necessary improvements in capabilities and capacity

‣ tailoring proven product development processes
to suit the industry and best practises

‣ developing product development metrics and KPIs
that provide visibility and ensure accountability

‣ determining technical, schedule, and cost risks and
mitigation plans to keep R&D programs on track

‣ preparing practical and measurable
development plans and programs

‣ mentoring and professional development of
managers and principal engineers

‣ implementing systems to identify and protect
intellectual property through
trade secret protection and patents

David co-founded The Lokhorst Group Ventures in 2008.