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Carlsbad, California, US

• Design and oversee the manufacture of Capienda’s drug screening instruments used for drug discovery: incorporating the most advanced optical, electronic, and signal processing hardware and software algorithms.
• Provide full lifecycle management of development for all optical hardware in biotech instruments.

• Support all aspects of Optica software including technical support, research and development, distribution, testing, and development of new versions.
• Assess end user requirements and develop new capabilities and functions for business applications involving optical design and modeling.
• Consult with scientists world-wide on solutions for diverse optical applications including solar energy, extreme ultraviolet lithography, holographic optical elements, solar concentrator design, laser systems, x-ray.
• Supervise and manage employee in sales, technical support, and financial management.
• Regularly invited to give presentations on optical solutions at various venues.

San Diego, CA, US

• Created, developed, and licensed Optica software (www.opticasoftware.com), an optical design, modeling, and analysis software package based in Mathematica programming language. Optica is used by numerous businesses and.
• Continuously perform research and development, design, testing, and software analysis in order to understand market trends and meet needs of end users.
• Manage marketing and promotion of Optica through distributors and at industry trade shows, scientific businesses, and academic institutions.
• Consult with business, scientists, and engineers on a variety of optical design and modeling projects including hardware simulation, design, and validation. Notable clients have included Microsoft Corporation, Intel.
• Teach optics classes including optical research, development, and industrial design at the University of Illinois as a visiting lecturer.

San Diego, CA, US

Developed 193 nm deep ultraviolet (DUV) laser systems for ASML’s photolithography scanners.Updated and maintained DUV performance, working with manufacturers, engineers, and users.Specified and engineered modular instruments involving electro-optics, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, and software specification, creation and.

US

Computer Generated Holograms and Head-Worn Displays: As a part of my responsibilities, I architected the production of computer generated holographic optical elements for head worn displays based on Blu-ray Mastering. Although I have been with Trex for slightly more than one year, my original interest in this area commenced more than 3 years previous to.

San Jose, CA, US

• Designed and developed multiple optical subsystems used in Sony Biotechnology’s flow cytometers, combining advanced optical, electronic, and signal processing hardware technologies at a retail price of over $1M per unit.
• Assisted with the start-up of a Sony subsidiary in charge of design and production of flow cytometers.
• Architected and provided full lifecycle management of development for all optical hardware in biotech medical machines.
• Streamlined production processes and ensured that production adhered to regulatory standards.
• Trained and supervised production line, field technicians, and engineers.

• Continued post doctorate research in the measurement of supersonic micro-detonations.

• Received a grant to continue doctoral research in advanced development of holographic meteorology.
• Designed a holographic camera system capable of measuring both fluid and surface movement.

Phd, Optical Engineering

Masters Of Science, Electrical And Computer Engineering

Bachelor, Electrical Engineering

Bs, Electrical Engineering