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Rochester, New York, United States

• Lead manufacturing optimization, failure analysis, and innovative materials development as a senior specialist within the analytical group.
• Expertly oversee physical characterization, metrology, chemical analysis, and microscopy, elevating quality control and precision.
• Spearhead training initiatives for staff and colleagues, ensuring seamless equipment installation and validation, and integrating procedures and protocols with manufacturing and quality assurance.

Rochester, NY

• Nurtured and directed the URNano-fabrication laboratory, fostering innovation in nanofabrication and research.
• Managed advanced equipment, including physical layer deposition, lithography, reactive ion, atomic layer deposition, and profilometers.
• Contributed to the growth of the next generation by providing training and support to emerging researchers and industry professionals.

Wyoming, NY

• Excelled as a Process Control Specialist, applying analytical, statistical, and quality tools such as Minitab, SPC, and MEA to optimize manufacturing operations.
• Implemented quality and control principles across 8 production lines and three shifts, fortifying ISO/TS 16949:2009, ISO 9001:2008, and ISO 14001 compliance.
• Elevated efficiency and precision in metal tubing manufacturing, with over 50 years of experience in the field.

Honeoye Falls NY

• Championed novel materials development, resulting in multiple patent submissions, and conducted in-depth failure investigations.
• Expertly executed physical and chemical testing, employing microscopy, spectroscopy, chromatography, thermal, and particle size analysis.
• Supported development teams and a pilot manufacturing program, driving innovation and excellence.

• Pioneered the establishment of the physical characterization department, gaining mastery of 20 distinct instruments.
• Successfully resolved complex analytical investigations, reducing delays in sample analysis by deploying instrumentation on manufacturing lines.
• Collaborated closely with formulation teams, ensuring the timely development of various formulations, including polymers, tablets, control releases, microspheres, extruded, and liquid formulations.

Masters' Level Research Involving Cellular Microscopy And Water Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology And Chemistry, 3.0

Activities and Societies: Outing Club History Club