Nicolette Kustra

Customer Program Manager at Momentive Technologies

Strongsville, Ohio, United States

About

🌟 Dynamic Program Management Leader with a Focus on Customer-Centric Innovation and Solutions 🌟 As an experienced product management professional, I excel at bridging the gap between technical excellence and customer-driven solutions. Having recently transitioned from the medical device industry to the semiconductor industry, I continue to thrive at the intersection of innovation, quality, and customer relationships, ensuring that the products I manage meet market demands and drive performance excellence. Throughout my career, I’ve led cross-functional teams and managed the full product lifecycle—from ideation to market launch—always with a keen eye on understanding and responding to customer needs. My approach is rooted in building strong partnerships and ensuring that the voice of the customer informs every stage of development. By listening, collaborating, and anticipating, I’m able to deliver products that not only perform but also meet and exceed client expectations. I believe that long-lasting success comes from delivering high-quality products and cultivating meaningful relationships with customers, partners, and colleagues alike. Whether developing strategic roadmaps, collaborating with engineering, or engaging with customers to understand their pain points, my focus is clear: deliver solutions that drive value and make a difference in the industries I serve.

Experience

  • Program Manager at Momentive Technologies
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Lumitex (Full-time · 5 yrs 5 mos)
    • Strategic Product Line Manager, Surgical
      Dec 2021 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Customer and Product manager of Lumitex Surgical Device lighting solutions.

    • Design Engineer, Medical Devices
      May 2019 - Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Designs and manages OEM Low Profile Surgical Lighting applications for the Lumitex MD, Inc.

  • Pink Gloves Boxing Instructor at The University of Akron
    Apr 2018 - Dec 2018 · 9 mos

  • R&D Engineering Co-op at Applied Medical Technology, Inc. (AMT)
    Jan 2018 - Aug 2018 · 8 mos