Stephen Burd, MBA, MSCE

Stephen Burd is an experienced business executive with a strong background in technology and business development. He currently serves as the Vice President of Video and Security Solutions for Smart-City and Enterprise at Essence Group USA.1

Professional Background

Stephen Burd has extensive experience in the following areas:

• Business development
• Product management
• Strategic consulting
• Video analytics
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Aging-in-place technologies
• Healthcare solutions

He specializes in leading North American and international product roll-outs, managing technical and business teams throughout the product lifecycle, from market strategy and requirements to launch.1

Education

Stephen Burd holds the following degrees:

• MBA from CSUSM College of Business (2000-2001)
• Master of Science in Computer Engineering (MSCE) from the University of Southern California (1987-1988)
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Florida (1984-1985)1

Skills and Expertise

His core competencies include:

• Product development in IoT, broadband, wireless, data, and video electronics
• Business development and customer engagement
• Team leadership, managing cross-functional teams in product management, engineering, finance, legal, and sales & marketing
• Strategic partnership development with suppliers and ODMs
• Customer roadmap planning and voice-of-customer product success metrics1

Stephen Burd describes himself as being in the "people-connection" business, aiming to enrich consumers' connected lives by delivering superior in-home and connectivity solutions.1