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Parsippany, Nj, Us

Today it takes several months to train and deploy AI for an industrial application, imagine if this could be done in one single day. Several months to one day, that’s what our AI Supercoach enables.Rapta is:Learning and capturing key operational and technical knowledge from skilled workers with video cameras and other sensors. Training and coaching new workers on manufacturing processes in real time without the need for other staff to supervise ensuring the quality of work being done. Catching production issues in real time as they occur and instructing the operator on the correct procedure. Automating the process of creating video training procedures and curating for the operator. Creating rewards for manufacturing workers to upskill and train that can be implemented as performance incentives.Today it takes several months to train and deploy AI for an industrial application, imagine if this could be done in one single day. Several months to one day, that’s what our AI Supercoach enables. Rapta is: Learning and capturing key operational and technical knowledge from skilled workers with video cameras and other sensors. Training and coaching new workers on manufacturing processes in real time without the need for other staff to supervise ensuring the quality of work being done. Catching production issues in real time as they occur and instructing the operator on the correct procedure. Automating the process of creating video training procedures and curating for the operator. Creating rewards for manufacturing workers to upskill and train that can be implemented as performance incentives.

Wilsonville, Oregon, Us

DWFritz Automation is a leading, global provider of high precision automation, metrology, and inspection solutions for advanced manufacturing. The company develops, designs, builds and supports engineered-to-order automation systems, specializing in high speed complex inspections to enhance product quality.

PrecisionHawk provides Drone and UAV remote sensing applications and data processing services in industries such as agriculture, construction, mining, energy and insurance. Joined company at $75M capital raise. Reporting to C-suite leadership, led engineering, partnerships, and commercialization for cutting-edge UAV programs. Commercialized advanced remote sensing technologies, including UV, IR, hyperspectral, EMI, and LiDAR. Led hardware/ firmware solutions development. In first year, solutions yielded $12M in revenue.Key Accomplishments:● Long-Range Multirotor Drones: - Partnered with multiple vendors to develop first hybrid gas/electric drone for commercial beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations- Created custom communications solution for BVLOS using wireless mesh networking and radio-cellular-satellite smart switching to command and control aircraft and payloads ● Drone-Based Energy Inspection Solutions: - Developed and deployed aerial solutions for gas pipeline and transmission line inspection utilizing RGB, UV, IR, LiDAR and laser technologies- Developed and deployed a drone-based methane mapping solution deployed at British Petroleum gas pipelines and gas wellheads utilizing visual, optical gas imaging, and laser-based methane detection, reducing inspection costs from hundreds of dollars per hour to hundreds per day● International Partnerships: Researched and established partnership agreements with dozens of domestic and overseas drone and sensor suppliers in the US, China, France, Germany, and Switzerland

Ringgold, Virginia, Us

Panaceutics, Inc. is a start-up company focused on developing a new generation of robotic small batch automation and related formulation software services to support an increased range of personalized therapies.As the sixth employee hired during Series A round of funding, spearheaded the technology roadmap for next-generation compounding robots. These self-cleaning robots enabled small batch production of personalized pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Key Accomplishments:● Pharmacy Compounding Robot: Led effort to design and prototype first high-speed, self-cleaning, small-batch robot for direct inject nutraceutical and pharmaceutical compounding operations, enabling the production of personalized medicine offerings:- Achieved required cycle time of less than three minutes per batch.- Delivered first personalized pre-natal formulas under the name BabyKix in less than six months and built the on-line ordering systems for it● Industrial Partnerships: Negotiated and secured business partnerships with industrial equipment manufacturers and automation suppliers

Morrisville, Nc, Us

Advanced Animal Diagnostics is a start-up company providing rapid on farm diagnostic testing for livestock producers initially focusing on dairy cows and beef cattle. Hired as fourth employee following Series B venture financing to join executive team at start-up developing rapid on-site diagnostic testing technologies for livestock producers. Hired as VP of Engineering and then promoted to VP of all R&D in second year● Built the R&D team from the ground up, recruiting experts in software development, software controls, web development, machine vision, optics, fluorescent microscopy, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, hematology, cytology, microbiology, immunoassay, and data analytics● Transitioned company from pre-revenue to revenue-producing in less than three yearsKey Accomplishments:● Company Growth: Grew R&D (engineering and life science professionals) from one employee to over 30 in 18 months● Successful Investment: Led R&D team during $15M inception and $18M commercialization investment of three new diagnostic testing products● Medical Disposables Development: Led design and manufacturing development for microfluidic hardware platform and lateral flow immunoassay disposables for disease detection in cattle; with high-volume automation vendors, developed manufacturing lines capable of delivering one disposable every six seconds, yielding 70% margin● Fastest Differential Counting Technology: Developed white blood cell differential counting robotic solution utilizing machine vision, spectral imaging, and fluorescent microscopy that delivers results in 25 seconds● Product Workflow IP: Resolved challenges associated with blood and milk sample collection, handling, and on-site testing trials leading to multiple patents

Durham, North Carolina, Us

Parata Systems is the leader in robotic systems in the pharmacy automation industry. Recruited to executive team at 20-person start-up, stage. Managed company growth from $2M in revenue (2004) to $150M+ (2010). Led explosive growth in the engineering organization from 10 to 160+ employees. Parata was purchased by TCGRx of Frazier Healthcare Partners in Nov 2018.● Using classic innovation strategy and product life cycle best practices, directed $50M+ in R&D investment and filed 62 patent applications● Built comprehensive engineering capabilities in basic and applied research, hardware, software, and manufacturing development, systems engineering, reliability labs, and regulatory compliance● Developed and launched five major pharmacy automation products that generated $1B+ in cumulative revenueKey Accomplishments:● First-Generation Pharmacy Robot: Stabilized and reduced overall costs for robot supporting manufacturing volumes of 160 units/month, generating $150M in direct annual revenue; reduced service calls by 95% with new IoT solution● Next-Generation Automation Products: Led $40M, three-year R&D and launch of industry’s only next-generation automation products (Parata Max, Parata Mini, Parata Express and APM Kiosk), generating $1B+ in cumulative revenue● Acquisition Technical Due Diligence: Directed due diligence and integration of $60M acquisition of McKesson’s automated prescription services division and Amistar’s APM kiosk; then launched APM kiosk into Walmart● High-Volume Mail Order Unit: Designed and delivered Parata Express capable of filling 200 prescriptions per hour in under six months to McKesson High Volume Systems, securing $9.5M in direct revenue● DetectRx: Developed and led field trial of prescription drug discrimination devices using Raman spectroscopy and machine vision systems to determine drug chemical composition and dose● Promoted culture of innovation and managed $1M+ IP portfolio

● Eli Lilly – RTP Labs ($210k revenue project): Developed robotic controls applications for Tecan liquid handling robots increasing throughput by 25%● Utility and Independent Energy Generating Companies ($360k in revenue): Developed custom software solutions for North American power generation customers to automate regulatory compliance reporting to the NERC, saving countless hours of time manually gathering data and preparing reports

Houston, Tx, Us

Managed acquisition and integration of Power Factors, Inc. by Calpine Corp., an $8B Fortune 50 energy company and the Power Factors largest customer. After the acquisition, directed business cycle functions and multisite operations.Key Accomplishments:● Analyzed capital investments, established operational SOPs, and developed and implemented engineering projects● Established plant optimization group (grew from four to 50+ employees in one year) and application engineering group to manage plant data acquisition system installations and technical support for 30+ U.S. facilities

San Francisco, California, Us

Co-founded of Power Factors, Inc., a $5M software company serving the energy industry. Established the Eastern region office and performed end-to-end business processes from contract negotiation to project execution to customer support.Key Accomplishments: ● Performed all functions of the business cycle including: strategic planning, business development, sales, contract management, project management, product development, product distribution, field installation, and technical support● Grew market share from 0% to 20%; reduced installation time by 66%, installation costs by 70%, and tech support costs by 75%● Managed international and domestic projects and led the development of 20+ new software apps

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

In collaboration with Barcelona site, managed design and manufacturing for $150M Draftpro DXL/EXL printer family and team of 17 engineers.Key Accomplishments:● Led the design and commercialization of the first large-format ink-jet printer technologies, a $150M business● Optimized product quality, reducing annual failure rate by 16% and shipping damage from 25% to less than 3%● Led aggressive four-month project to deliver low-cost, high-performance platform; increased market share by 25% with design changes, reduced production costs by 25%, and decreased assembly cycle times by 33%, capturing $600K/month savings

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

● Responsible for manufacturing effort of 16 different products in the microwave and RF test equipment family