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Billerica, Ma

Cambridge Ma

Responsible for implementing a quality program (QA/QC) for the analysis and release of electrolyte materials to support product development and launch of a low-cost, grid-scale coordination chemistry flow battery for energy storage.Key Contributions:• Managed the QC testing, release and storage of all incoming supplier electrolyte materials.• Oversaw all aspects of the Analytical Testing lab which supports R&D, Test Performance and Engineering Design groups in the development of battery materials and components.• Lead development of and continuing evaluation of electrolyte material specifications. • Interface with electrolyte suppliers to transfer analytical test methods.• Participated as part of supply chain team to qualify new electrolyte suppliers.• Used statistical analysis to monitor electrolyte supplier’s process capability with respect to product specifications

Cambridge Ma

• Provide expertise and strategic direction over the analytical chemistry, quality control, intellectual property, and product regulatory activities. Responsible for leading a team of 6 scientists in the analysis of organic and inorganic materials submitted by R&D, Fermentation, Polymer Recovery, Product Development and Pilot-Scale Manufacturing Groups. Oversee and direct the activities of the Polymer Characterization Lab. Manage the company’s patent portfolio, as well as the filing and prosecution of patent applications. Supervise the activities of the company’s paralegal.Key Contributions:• Interface with external manufacturing partners to support the transfer and validation of test methods.• Participate in strategic and tactical planning efforts and ensure the continual evolution of the company’s products.• Oversee dossier submissions to FDA, EFSA, EPA and other governmental agencies, as well as submissions for biodegradation by Vincotte, BPI or DIN Certco.• Apply strong technical aptitude and presentation skills to convey strategy, objectives, standards and processes to project team members.• Direct all facets of quality control for intermediate and final Mirel® bioplastic products. • Supervise Quality Control Manager to ensure the development of product specifications and Certificates of Analysis (COA), as well as the generation of product information and guidelines.• Conduct Freedom to Operate (FTO) and prior art searches to determine intellectual property patentability.

Cambridge Ma

Managed patent portfolio development strategy and the patent filing processes. Key contributor to the preparation, filing and prosecution of patent application, in order to provide global protection of the company’s materials, chemicals, biomass platforms and manufacturing processes.Key Contributions:• Managed relations with multiple outside law firms to prosecute the patent process.• Utilized SharePoint software to build and maintain in-house global patent database.• Conducted employee training and kept managers updated on patent law changes.

Provided visionary leadership, guidance and support to cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Microbiology and Plant Science groups in the commercialization of biodegradable Mirel® bioplastics, derived from bacteria and plant sources.Key Contributions:• Supervised the routine analysis of 5 analytical chemists and ensured smooth project workflow.• Conducted complex QC analysis of intermediate and production grade biopolymer resins to support Mirel® bioplastics commercialization. • Key participant in the development and patent of novel technology platform created to facilitate production of biobased chemicals utilizing Mirel® bioplastics.• Devised new analytical test procedures and assessed new instrumental techniques in support of research and development initiatives.

Cambridge Ma

Accountable for new product development and scale-up of operations for electronic ink products for a novel electrophoretic display technology. Oversaw the activities of 2 technicians.Key Contributions:• Implemented improved manufacturing process that increased productivity and minimized costs.• Designed and carried out experiments and statistical analysis, which solve manufacturing issues.• Applied experience with free radical graft polymerization and silanes to determine type and number of binding sites.

Northboro Ma

Charged with supporting the R&D and Manufacturing teams in activities related to polymeric material analysis. Provided supervision of the thermal and chemical analysis laboratory. Led cross-functional team of 9 specialists. Key Contributions:• Developed test methods for valve evaluation for multimillion-dollar needleless injection product line. Facilitated the optimization of injection molding process, which reduced rejected parts.• Assisted in the development process of next generation polymer pigments, resulting in the successful expansion of product line into new markets.• Developed new manufacturing synthesis process for high temperature polymer, which was less costly and produced a higher quality product.• Previously served as Analytical Chemistry Group Leader from 1998 to 2002, and Senior Research Engineer from 1995 to 1998.

Phd, Polymer Science

Kodak Fellow 1990-1993

Ms, Chemical Engineering

Bs, Chemical Engineering