NSAbout Nate
With over 17 years of experience in advanced and digital manufacturing, I help companies scale with clarity and impact. My background spans strategic planning, M&A integration, product development, and operational transformation, with a focus on additive manufacturing, aerospace, medical devices, and industrial technology.
I have led full-cycle integrations of acquired businesses, launched digital quoting and e-commerce platforms, and restructured multi-site operations to unlock significant savings and new revenue streams. My experience ranges from co-founding a startup to serving as Vice President of Strategy, bringing a mix of technical depth and executive leadership to each engagement.
Through NDS Consulting, I work with forward-thinking companies and consulting firms to tackle complex challenges and deliver practical results. Whether the need is for strategic direction, execution support, or interim leadership, I bring a hands-on and collaborative approach that clients can trust.
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English
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Prototek Digital ManufacturingVice President of Strategy and Program ManagementPRIVATE EQUITYJuly 2024 - May 2025 (10 months)Concord, United States
- Spearheaded the end-to-end acquisition and integration of Prototype Hubs, beginning with target identification and strategic fit analysis, developing the deal thesis and business case, leading diligence and valuation, negotiating terms, and managing post-close integration.
- Developed and launched a digital commerce strategy including a proprietary instant quoting platform, boosting speed-to-quote and customer acquisition.
- Led the strategic direction of AI-driven pricing technology in a cross-functional team, embedding the solution into a quoting platform to enable dynamic partner selection and accelerate revenue growth across a digital manufacturing network.
- Directed multi-functional remote teams and oversaw cross-border collaboration (Canada, US, and EU), delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Streamlined domestic and international outsourcing operations and implemented new team structure targeting $2.4M in annual revenue.
- Consolidated California and Colorado facilities and managed the site move and restructuring processes, realizing $2.2M in annual savings.
- Drove corporate strategic planning efforts and led board reporting, investor communications, and IT vendor selection for nationwide infrastructure upgrades.
- Prototek Digital ManufacturingCorporate Director of Strategy and Program ManagementPRIVATE EQUITYSeptember 2023 - July 2024 (10 months)Concord, United States
- Promoted to corporate leadership and entrusted with executing high-priority strategic initiatives aligned with CEO and board objectives.
- Managed M&A lifecycle including due diligence, synergy analysis, deal negotiation, Day 0 planning, and post-close execution.
- Led ERP integration, LMS rollout, and commercial quote-to-order transformation across multiple business units.
- Delivered $140k monthly cost savings through Wisconsin site streamlining and increased online sales to $1.0M by merging e-commerce operations at Additive Manufacturing sites.
- Created business case for new capital equipment investment, generating $0.6M in additional annual revenue.
- Built a high-performing program management team, fostering collaboration and operational excellence across departments.
- Midwest PrototypingVice President of Strategy and IntegrationMay 2022 - September 2023 (1 year and 4 months)Madison, United States
- Directed enterprise-level integration of newly acquired AM businesses valued at a combined $38M, uniting teams, systems, and cultures to support scalable growth and operational continuity.
- Collaborated with corporate HR, IT, and Finance to align business systems (ERP), redefine org structure, and enhance employee engagement across multiple sites.
- Evaluated and executed strategic acquisition target, negotiated deal terms, and led synergy planning to maximize ROI and long-term fit.
- Designed optimized organizational structures to support growth strategies and improve efficiency across engineering, operations, and customer service teams.
- Identified and developed expansion strategies based on market demand, infrastructure readiness, and long-term scalability.
- Maintained deep market insight to ensure continued competitiveness and technology leadership in the AM space.
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Education
- MS, Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison2014Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Certifications
- Additive Manufacturing CertificateUL2019