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I'm a technical product manager and engineer who specializes in designing and building mission-critical solutions across the logistics, healthcare, and defense industries.

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Innovation Leader & R&D Expert | Pioneering Products in GenAI, Computer Vision, XR/AR, IoT, 5G | #PMP

Hayley Roy Gill is an Innovation Project Manager at Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions. In her role, Hayley drives global initiatives focused on GenAI, computer vision, AI, mixed reality, and IoT, collaborating with cutting-edge technology partners and pioneering tech startups to deliver transformative solutions.

With a strong engineering background, Hayley previously served as a Senior R&D Systems Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems, where she led the development of next-generation communication systems. She spearheaded the design of system and algorithm architecture, mentored engineering teams, and evaluated emerging technologies. Her work spanned across computer vision, image processing, optics, robotics, and 5G technologies.

Hayley holds a master's degree in Computer & Systems Engineering and a dual bachelor's degree in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Her passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and servant leadership is reflected in the numerous awards and certifications she has earned throughout her career.

experience

Nov 2021 – PresentInnovation Project ManagerDigital Accelerator at Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics • Remote – Parsippany, NJ

I spearheaded the development and launch of cutting-edge GenAI and computer vision applications, significantly enhancing global operational efficiencies and accuracy in the automotive industry. My work includes leading large-scale projects across 30+ countries, driving $100K+ annual savings per site, and optimizing logistics strategies and training processes with advanced technologies.

Aug 2020 – Nov 2021Project Lead, Senior R&D Systems EngineerGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems

I led the development of a next-generation communication system, guiding an engineering team to achieve high-impact R&D results. I designed advanced beamforming algorithms for 5G prototypes, led field tests, and optimized machine learning algorithms, boosting performance and reducing runtime by 25x.

May 2016 – Aug 2019Software EngineerGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems

Developed high predictive performance ML workflow to train and evaluate multiple object detection models in parallel using Python, OpenCV, TensorFlow, and scikit-learn in support of critical DoD mission.

Certifications

Project Management Professional, Six Sigma for Lean Design

Education

January 2019 - May 2020M.S. Computer & Systems EngineeringRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • Focus in Computer Vision and Mixed Reality (4.00 GPA)

August 2015 - May 2019B.S. Biomedical Engineering - Electrical EngineeringRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • Magna Cum Laude Honor, Dual Degree, Focus in Bioinstrumentation (3.71 GPA)

top skills

💡 Leadership and Collaboration

Strategic Decision Making, Cross-functional Collaboration, Servant Leadership, Creative Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Customer Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Empathy, Agile Methodologies

📈 Project Management and Design

Data-Driven Decision Making, Project Planning, Lean Design for Six Sigma, Digital Transformation, Design Thinking, Market Analysis, Budgeting, Rapid Prototyping, Portfolio Management, User-Centric Design

🤖 Technical

GenAI, Computer Vision, IoT, AI/ML, AR/XR, 5G/RF, Python, OpenCV, Microcontrollers, Digital and Analog Circuits, Robotics, Control Systems, Sensor Interfaces, Lasers and Optical Systems, Bioinstrumentation, MATLAB

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