The ST separator utilizes electrical charge differences between materials, produced by surface contact known as triboelectric charging. When two materials are in contact, the material with the highest affinity for electrons becomes negatively charged, while the other becomes positively charged. This contact exchange of charge is universally observed for all materials, at times causing electrostatic nuisances that are a problem in some industries. Electron affinity is dependent on the surface properties and will result in substantial differential charging of materials in a mixture of discrete particles.

Optimus Ride Inc. is the leading self-driving vehicle technology company developing systems for geo-fenced environments. Emerging from Boston’s vibrant robotics ecosystem, we bring together the promise of self-driving technologies with real world considerations. We design our software to enable efficient, sustainable, and equitable mobility networks.

Developing a low-cost residential security system using an Arduino architecture with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and MQTT communication for a client to commercially sell. Support the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as needed as an expert in airborne wind energyBuilding and repairing automation equipment as needed for the Last US Bag Company in Vancouver, WA

Founder and CEO – Business Development, Fund Raising, Team Manager, and Chief Engineer02/2013 to 07/2020Lead the development of a novel portable airborne wind energy system that utilized a tethered drone to generate electricity for use in off-grid applications. The system had a Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) that was one quarter the price of existing traditional small-scale wind energy systems ($/Kwhr). Thoroughly investigated existing patents, research papers, university research, and other identities attempting to commercialize many variations of the technology. Utilized data from interviews of 70+ potential customers to determine customer pain points with existing renewable solutions, establish a minimum viable product specification, pricing model, and business case.

Responsible for setting design direction, leading technical architecture development, and coordinating delivery with manufacturing and global procurement of all-new color printer and multi-function products, from the initial marketing requirements to production. Holder of nine patents focused on improving product performance, reducing cost and usability improvements. Proficient in high volume product design, build, supply, service, and working with suppliers in Asia. Managed a team of 60+ cross-functional managers, engineers, technicians, and contractors thru the product development process. Facilitated and oversaw design work with other product development resources in NY, Toronto & London. Worked closely with product marketing in defining product cost and features, manufacturing, and service. Ensured technology readiness for product implementation through NASA's TRL process. Provided business case cost estimates for the product, resources, prototypes, and capital tooling, totaling $10M. Allocated module-level cost targets based on a best-of-breed analysis to ensure product competitiveness. Orchestrated significant process improvements and tools to manage design and production costs. Developed schedules for prototype builds and hard tooling that optimize design robustness and time-to-market. Established design maturity expectations by engineering milestones to ensure a robust design process. Mentor, encourage teamwork, encourage educated risk-taking, and inspire engineers to create novel designs. Lead many cross-functional design reviews to analyze data, CAD models, drawings, testing, and robustness to performance, schedule, and cost goals. Drove optimization of product requirements and objectives in conjunction with marketing, for performance, cost, schedule, space, energy, and reliability at a system and modular level. Was a member of the company's technical advisory panel that rates the patentability of invention disclosures.

Design, manufacturing, and service positions on several IBM impact and laser printer products (6262, 6252, 3930, 3916, 3800, etc)Released design changes (mechanical, software, and electrical) to improve profitability and customer satisfaction on sustaining products. Lead a cross function team from engineering, manufacturing, and service on several projects to reduce maintenance cost (parts + labor), including an improved spare part re-utilization program, vendor resourcing activities, improved warranty attainment, and reducing part expediting charges. Presented monthly status updates to senior executives in engineering, manufacturing, service and finance on these projects.Developed a service program to provide technicians the latest product tips via portable terminalsReceived 2 Division awards for outstanding technical leadership. Coordinated the site 1992 Malcolm Baldrige Quality submission.