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Conduct research on advanced data storage technologies including shingled recording and HAMR (Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording). Develop new test methodologies and test scripts for characterizing performance of magnetic recording components. Manage communications and conference calls with overseas vendors. Advise product engineering groups on methods to optimize component performance in recording systems. Statistical analysis of test data using JMP software.• Develop physical understanding of HAMR head performance variation over time. • Apply machine learning to optimize areal density of HAMR recording • Advise product engineering groups to optimize component performance in drives

Program Director for Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials and Electronics. Managed portfolio of grants with annual funding of approximately $15 million/yr. Encouraged partnerships between small businesses, universities, government laboratories, investors and strategic partners. Conducted site visits to grantee sites and University and government laboratories. Provided counseling to grantees on technical and commercial matters. Assisted grantees in external fund raising activities. Represented NSF in various public forums and conduct seminars explaining program mission and direction. • Provided guidance in the use of government funding to assist in university technology transfer efforts by participating in the Association of University Technology Managers.

Responsible for the development of test protocols for TGMR (Tunneling Giant Magneto Resistance) perpendicular recording heads and analysis of factors limiting head yields. Over eight month period guided industry leading program from low yields to high yields enabling partial test scenarios. Responsible for developing and implementing key quality and performance metrics for recording heads. Utilized database query and analysis of recording heads electrical test databases to develop and track the use of these metrics. Coordinate activities with media development organizations to deliver enhanced performance in disk drives. Worked with Asian manufacturing facilities to develop time saving test techniques to maximize product throughput while maintaining highest quality standards. Provided daily email and phone consultation to Asian manufacturing facilities to resolve technical issues, develop program plans and milestones and insure accurate and timely feedback of test results to domestic development organizations.

CTO for startup company. Responsible for directing the technical operations of small company. Make presentations to potential funding sources and interact with senior management of prospective customers.

Advised clients on technology and business development. Proposal preparation and review. Intellectual property assessment.

Responsible for managing the design, construction and operation of a multichamber sputtering system for producing thin film magnetic recording media. Develop new processes for thin film media overcoats. Interpret magnetic recording data and optimize magnetic recording performance.