I create technical solutions for customers in many areas such as: adhesive expertise, material characterization, electron microscopy techniques, patent searches, New Product Introduction process, CMP consulting, quality improvement. Some clients include; Portland State University, PPG, Techcet, Delphon and many other prestigious companies.

• Developed innovative products and processes resulting in $10M in sales.• 12 issued patent, 8 patents filed and pending• 2 inventions in polymer processing of urethane materials in compression molding applications• Developed joint products with EVA foam manufactures and adhesive companies that resulted in placement on 80% of products.• Developed and managed new product design for a globally recognized chemical mechanical (CMP) consumable market resulting in 10 inventions.• Implemented continuous improvement projects for existing products.• Directed multiple internal product qualifications and excursion teams to resolve customer issues and support quality assurance.• Established and managed three analytical testing labs to perform DMA, FTIR, titration, adhesion testing, mechanical testing, basic metrology, Zeta Potential and SEM and TEM analysis.• Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and outside testing labs.• Trained staff and vendors on the multiple pieces of equipment• Certified on SEM equipment at PSU/CEMN

Established a start-up company to provide technical expertise and consulting services in the CMP technology area for semiconductor manufacturing companies. • Built a client base and identified customer needs• Prepared commercial proposals and technical specifications to meet clients’ Request for Quote (RFQ) requirements• Defined solutions for projects, in collaboration with customers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). • Determined the best technical and most economical solution for the application• Developed pricing strategies to maximize project margins, to be competitive and viable technical approaches to resolve customer issues. • Provided detailed technical reports with feedback and recommended opportunities for improvement • Presented at technical conferences and meetings• Monitored industry trends to recommend new products and service features

• Technical support to the customer base in the Pacific Northwest. • Invented/developed new products to meet customer needs. • Championed corrective action programs to meet customer requirement• Provided analysis and customer input to manufacturing engineers for product enhancements and future developments. • Maintained records of product performance reported by customers and presented technical reports on existing and proposed product lines to the development team.• Facilitated continuous product improvement projects/teams. • Resolved issues of demanding semiconductor customers through innovative problem solving, understanding of products and processes, and methodical trouble shooting techniques.

• Conceptualized and developed innovative new products for worldwide semiconductor manufacturers in the chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) consumable market of urethane foams, resulting in $50M in sales. Products developed are still in production and used today • One issued patent, three filed applications.• Lead cross-functional teams (Applications and Process Engineers, Technical Service, Marketing and Sales, JDP’s) to design and implement new products.• Team builder and leader for strategic planning of 300mm product family and next generation pad products. • Transformed a global customer into a top account through innovative product design, delivery and quality that exceeded customer’s expectations. The invention resulted in Rodel getting subsequent licenses to manufacture other critical products for this customer.• Product manager for $100M line of urethane foams for CMP consumables to worldwide semiconductor fabs. • Resolved over 20 quality issues and decreased customer complaints by 20 percent in 18 months.• Collaborated with adhesive suppliers to develop an innovative adhesion solution to better meet customer requirements. • Improved product consistency and provided material understanding to recommend appropriate metrology, processing conditions and customer application procedures.