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Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Leverage wide-ranging experience and know-how in ink formulation, process development, pigment surface modification, pigment dispersion, and project management to develop products that achieve business targets. Utilize Six Sigma methodologies and statistical tools to optimize products and processes and perform root cause analysis to solve the most challenging technical problems.

Wilmington, De

-Strong background in stage-gate development and commercialization of new products including polymers, organic dyes, organic pigments, inkjet dispersions and ink jet inks.-Directed development of unique pigment surface modification process for use in aqueous inks. Modified pigments provided dramatic improvement in ink reliability through reduction of nozzle plate wetting. Published application (US 2014004771)-Developed novel process for self-dispersed pigments through surface modification via physi-sorption of cyclic dianhydrides. This work demonstrated colloidal stability of nano-particles without covalent attachment of ionic species. (US 9,023,141 Granted)-Conceptualized and developed microfiltration process for removal of unabsorbed polymer from nano-sized dispersions. Published application -Highly skilled in polymeric dispersion of organic pigment for ink jet applications utilizing latest ultra-fine media and novel cross-linking technology. (US 9045661 B2 Granted)-Initiated, executed and managed novel organic synthesis research with global contract research organizations.

East Rutherford, Nj

-Overall responsibility for planning and coordination of all manufacturing, packaging, environmental, maintenance and engineering activities for privately held cleaning product manufacturing facility-Managed implementation of RF Warehouse Management System dramatically enhancing supply chain operations by optimizing shipping, receiving, put-away and picking functions based on real time information utilization.-Championed implementation of lean manufacturing techniques for process improvement.

Paterson, Nj

-Total P/L responsibility for planning and coordination of all manufacturing, environmental, maintenance and engineering and R&D activities for a 1500 ton/yr organic dye and pigment facility. Provided technical direction and acted as mentor to staff, managers and professionals.-Successfully managed technical/political relationship with NJDEP resulting in issuance of one of only 12 Facility Wide Permits ever approved in NJ. -Coordinated project team in the design and installation of an aqueous ammonia system replacing anhydrous ammonia for waste water neutralization. Maintained schedule under Judicial Consent Order under budget resulting in a major risk reduction for local community and savings of over $100k/yr in operating costs.-Negotiated wage and benefit contracts with collective bargaining units.

Bushy Park, Sc

-Principal synthesis area process design engineer for new grass roots Quinacridone/Perylene pigment facility.-Organized process safety reviews (HAZOP), acting as HAZOP team leader. -Directed piping and mechanical design groups.-Engineering accountability for Azo and Quinacridone pigment synthesis and dispersion areas.-Participated in the Corporate Engineering Standards Committee charged with review and approval of all new corporate engineering standards.

Kearny, Nj

-Responsible for the conceptualization and implementation of all plant capital projects for process improvement, facilities maintenance and environmental compliance.-Provided engineering leadership for the design, construction and start up of two emulsion polymerization plants manufacturing ultra-high molecular weight polyacrylamide flocculants.-Acted as technical liaison between Corporate Engineering and R&D groups assuring the process design. Post start-up, charged with process optimization and technical support of the manufacturing plant.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering

Mba, Management

Bs, Chemical Engineering

Master Of Business Administration - Mba