Promat is a global leader in producing high temperature, high performance insulation for major sectors including Defense, Transportation, Energy, and more.I was a member of the Engineering Department (TSD) where my main function was to identify and solve any problems related to engineering of specific products, manufacturing methods and procedures. I was also responsible for creating and maintaining engineering drawing sets for our production teams, as well as creating cut programs for our waterjet, laser, and cnc milling operations. I also built prototypes and samples for special customers and product testing. Continuous improvement was a large part of my mindset in this position. Proudly achieved employee impact awards.

• Served as assistant to Senior Research Engineer and Distinguished Inventor James W Klett, Ph.D• Published research/co-authored technical reports• Performed Special R&D for govt entities: USSOCOM, JSOC, ARDEC, FBI, and others.• Designed, Built, Performed, Reported, and Presented countless experiments and tests• Test fired thousands of rounds for multiple military weapon systems in a research capacity, and certified as a firearms instructor and safety officer for these projects (weapons I tested/researched: M4A2, M249SAW, MK46 - 5.56NATO; M240G, MK48 - 7.62NATO; M2 - .50BMG).• Manufactured many materials used in research prototyping. Materials worked with/created: carbon fiber, carbon/carbon composites, graphite & carbon foam, nickel aluminide, 3D printed parts from vast array of materials (abs, nylon, PEEK, polycarb, liquids, Inconel, Ti, Al). Programmed, operated, and maintained both PLC controlled and non-PLC equipment for manufacturing.• Regularly used SOLIDWORKS to create models, created G-Code programs to produce them on any of our various 3D Printers. Gained yrs of experience in all types of 3D printing/rapid prototyping. Built/modified printers for our needs.• Trained as a backup for the Space Power Program that manufactured the carbon/carbon/iridium composite shells for nuclear power sources for spacecraft.• Experienced in data collection, interpreting results, planning forward, and presenting results.• Customer oriented problem solver. Most projects required research and experiment design. Iteratively investigated, designed and tested solutions.• Responsible for hosting clients, sponsors, and potentials in the absence of Dr. Klett. • Served as one of the few experts in the world on Graphite Foam tech and applications.• Required to learn PLC systems and CNC systems throughout the Lab. PLC controller types include: Honeywell, Yokogawa, Micristar, Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation, GE, DSI Systems, and others.• Mentored and supervised interns.

Active Duty from 2002-2006, Ready Reserve from 2006-2010. Honorably Discharged in August 2010.Multiple MOS's (primary/secondary/additional):-Light Armored Vehicle Repairman-Basic Rifleman-Remotely Piloted Vehicle Payload Operator-Combat/ Primary Marksmanship Instructor-Marksmanship CoachDeployed to Iraq in Jan'03 as an augment to 1 MEF Command Element under Col. Hardig and General MattisMarine Corps Conduct Medal - National Defense Service Medal - Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (w/ 1 star) - Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal - Global War on Terrorism Service Medal - Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon - Certificate of Commendation (x2)