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Macon, Georgia, United States

Leading the corporate strategy for machine vision inspection systems and similar technologies, standardization of inspection methodologies and operating procedures, guidance and scoping for inspection systems, and continuous improvement in the latest inspection technologies to keep the company in the forefront of the absorbent hygiene industry.

St. Paul, Mn

Providing real-time intimate knowledge of products, processes, statistical data historicity, and the troubleshooting thereof via contiguous inspection using digital imaging processed by the most sophisticated machine vision hardware & software available in the world so the customer is provided with the highest quality product and the company profitability is maximized.I am gifted in ideas for creative solutions to problems and needs, not only in machine vision challenges, but where ever I see a need. I enjoy innovation, conceptualizing, and inventing solutions.🔹 Advanced MV Engineering Specialist, 2022-Present- Designed high speed microscopy UV inspection of printed material with laminate registration resulting in 66% waste reduction.- Defect Mapping & Smart Converting of wide-webs, reduced customer complaints by 58% in USA, Poland, and China resulting in $538k cost-avoidance annually and the retention of customer base; Rescued this major product for the Personal Safety Division.- Innovating with new camera technology by leveraging vendors and suppliers.- Acting Past-Chair, Inspection & Diagnostics Engineering & Manufacturing Technology Chapter.- Continuation of former role activities

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Specified, designed, created, managed, and supported inspection solutions that maintained the 3M world renown quality for a variety of products. Brand protection, quality control, feedback process optimization, documentation with training, and continual improvement with new technologies.🔹 Machine Vision Engineering Specialist, 2012-22-Created +45 projects & +113 camera deployments across 13 divisions, including multiple medical, abrasive, automotive, respirator, film, tape, and safety-product inspection systems. Inspections installed on continuous makers & rewinders, rotary converting, and indexed machinery.-Chair of the Inspection & Diagnostics Engineering & Manufacturing Technology Chapter, 2019-2020, -Patent #10,139,627 Head-mounted display system and components. Other IP kept as Trade Secret.

Marietta, Georgia, United States

AccuSentry is a premier vision system OEM and solution provider. Designed mechanics and programs, installed and serviced numerous inspection systems worldwide; provided customer relations and technical support; authored many AccuSentry training materials; organized and taught Sentry 9000 (main product line) training classes. Inspired much of the Sentry 9000 inspection software abilities. Installed 300+ cameras and programs while at AccuSentry.🔹 Sr. Machine Vision Project Engineer 2010-2012- Created internal documentation, SOP protocol, billing and service report filing system- Assisted AccuSentry internal product quality control- Assisted design and troubleshooting of Sentry 9000 software and hardware- Authored portions of Windows Help programs and prepared manuals for Sentry 9000 products- Continued most of the former duties also

Marietta, Georgia, United States

🔹 Machine Vision Applications Engineering Manager, 2001-2010- Standardized inspection routines for the rotary converting of the non-woven incontinence & diaper industry of which AccuSentry is a leader.- Participated in developing AccuSentry single-cull technology for rotary converting.- Identified the cause of waste and provided feedback control for process optimization. - Managed and supported integrators; managing/mentoring application engineers.- In addition to duties of previous role

Marietta, Georgia, United States

🔹 Machine Vision Project Engineering, 1999-2000- Created many sophisticated inspection programs and user manuals covering a variety of products and processes. - Drafted world’s first Tempered Glass Inspection program for LiteSentry Corporation.- Created and maintained the majority of AccuSentry inspections at Ciba Vision: Focus Dailies (strip and carton packaging), 2-4-1 High Volume, and Fresh Look products in U.S. and Germany.

Lake Wylie, South Carolina, United States

🔹 Machine Vision Application Engineer, 1994 to 1999Evaluated feasibility of vision projects via lab studyEngineered inspection solutions and provided technical reportsSpecified equipmentQuoted projectsInstalled vision equipment & PLC controlsAuthored technical manualsManaged projectsCoordinated installations with outside integratorsManaged up to 11 salesmen to help them meet quota’sSupported field sales by physical presence and knowledgeOn and Off Site Training InstructorTechnical service of customer systemsTechnical phone assistance and customer relationsSpecialty sensors2D Bar CodesSole Inventor of the “Pak-Tec Checker”, a laser/PLC print-presence control system with a technical user’s manual.

Msme, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Graduate Research Assistant: Research included user interface design for machine vision thesis. Performed design.

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: ASME Tau Beta Pi Honors Society Passed the Engineer-In-Training exam