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United States

Hardware Lead Mechanical design architect and leader for major Patriot Missile System next-generation Modernization. Significant contributor towards Patriot Missile System earning current reputation as “the best in the world”.• Development leader for 2 key, major subsystems redesigns at early stage for Patriot Missile System Modernization. Mechanical Engineering lead on many other elements of Patriot Modernization. • Led hardware introduction in Patriot Missile… Show more Hardware Lead Mechanical design architect and leader for major Patriot Missile System next-generation Modernization. Significant contributor towards Patriot Missile System earning current reputation as “the best in the world”.• Development leader for 2 key, major subsystems redesigns at early stage for Patriot Missile System Modernization. Mechanical Engineering lead on many other elements of Patriot Modernization. • Led hardware introduction in Patriot Missile Product of radical change from internal proprietary hardware to Ruggedized Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) to leverage rapid development by commercial technology. This was a key enabler for Patriot to leverage state of the art commercial funded technology development. • Engineered new technology upgrades to be retrofittable in existing (legacy) Patriot major equipment. Difficult and critical element to provide smooth, compatibility upgrades to legacy Patriot equipment with large customer base. • SME in Design for Manufacture and Assembly/ Sustainability (DFMA/S) and member of original steering committee. • 6Sigma SME. Championed, taught, and coached on 80+ projects with recognized saving $60M+ in product and process improvements. Enabled department to consistently, annually achieve 1st place over 12 departments based on metrics. • Applied Additive Manufacturing (AM) to make prototypes, breadboards, fixtures, and tooling development projects to accelerate schedule, reduce risk, and lower cost. Department POC and SME for AM. • Proposed and ran R&D project to applying AM to microwave assemblies applications in radar system which enable introduction of production microwave designs into production. Received prestigious Raytheon Company Annual Award for best Innovation. • Fixed issue with critical missile component experiencing 30% production yields; improving yields to over 90%. Show less

Developing and evaluating game changing technology and products. Industries include printing, greentech, consumer product, and healthcare.

Lead engineering development and program management through product development life cycle of robots for US NAVY nuclear reactor. • Developed, built, and fielded robotic equipment for US Navy nuclear reactor steam generator maintenance. Achieved all robot performance requirements, schedule demands, and successfully field equipment.• Developed remote inspection robotic equipment for ultrasonic defect detection. • Managed several engineering direct reports in matrix structure… Show more Lead engineering development and program management through product development life cycle of robots for US NAVY nuclear reactor. • Developed, built, and fielded robotic equipment for US Navy nuclear reactor steam generator maintenance. Achieved all robot performance requirements, schedule demands, and successfully field equipment.• Developed remote inspection robotic equipment for ultrasonic defect detection. • Managed several engineering direct reports in matrix structure organization. Show less

Lead mechanical development engineering section with engineers, designers, and technicians. Integrated Product Team Lead of next generation, computer to plate product thru full development life cycle.• Met schedule targets and beat overall product cost and development cost targets for highly successful next generation, major product.• Promoted innovative environment that generated significant intellectual property for company• Spearheaded continuous improvement projects to… Show more Lead mechanical development engineering section with engineers, designers, and technicians. Integrated Product Team Lead of next generation, computer to plate product thru full development life cycle.• Met schedule targets and beat overall product cost and development cost targets for highly successful next generation, major product.• Promoted innovative environment that generated significant intellectual property for company• Spearheaded continuous improvement projects to streamline the development design and material release process. Reduced cycle by 6 weeks and avoided $200,000 rework /scrap. System was adopted for all programs. Show less

Lead development of major mechanical elements of new application of inkjet technology for prepress printing plate imaging and media handling product.• Developed complex rotating, printer (CTP) drum, plate registration, plate clamping with adjustable balancing. Patent 6,116,160. Developed original ergonomic media loading design. • Solved potential patent infringement by virtually overnight redesign and implementation of new clamping and registration system. Reduced cost and parts… Show more Lead development of major mechanical elements of new application of inkjet technology for prepress printing plate imaging and media handling product.• Developed complex rotating, printer (CTP) drum, plate registration, plate clamping with adjustable balancing. Patent 6,116,160. Developed original ergonomic media loading design. • Solved potential patent infringement by virtually overnight redesign and implementation of new clamping and registration system. Reduced cost and parts count by 66% and improved performance. Show less

• Developed, fabricated, and tested high precision laser imaging and material handling equipment.• Developed retrofittable, high precision optical bed; yielding 1.8 million in cost savings, 80% reduction in procurement cycle time, lowered tooling cost, and 1 million dollar reduction in inventory carrying cost.• Introduced and implemented several new technologies to Generated substantial cost reductions and product enhancements, solved numerous engineering and manufacturing problems.… Show more • Developed, fabricated, and tested high precision laser imaging and material handling equipment.• Developed retrofittable, high precision optical bed; yielding 1.8 million in cost savings, 80% reduction in procurement cycle time, lowered tooling cost, and 1 million dollar reduction in inventory carrying cost.• Introduced and implemented several new technologies to Generated substantial cost reductions and product enhancements, solved numerous engineering and manufacturing problems. Engineered for greatest Total Product Quality and Least Total Product Cost. Show less

• Developed and designed rotating machinery: flywheels, magnetic bearings, and motor. Co-authored white papers, SBIR proposals, and technical reports.

System Engineer / Lead Development Engineer, GE Aircraft Engine, Lynn, MA (1986 - 1993)• Executed projects as technical leader and project manager of multidisciplinary teams design, Stress and Life Management, Aerodynamics, Heat Transfer, Aeromechanics, Rotordynamics, Performance, Materials, Manufacturing, and Test working on turbojet, turboshaft, and turboprop engines. Development Engineer, GE, Schenectady, NY, (1980 - 1986)• Restructured and redesigned existing medium motor… Show more System Engineer / Lead Development Engineer, GE Aircraft Engine, Lynn, MA (1986 - 1993)• Executed projects as technical leader and project manager of multidisciplinary teams design, Stress and Life Management, Aerodynamics, Heat Transfer, Aeromechanics, Rotordynamics, Performance, Materials, Manufacturing, and Test working on turbojet, turboshaft, and turboprop engines. Development Engineer, GE, Schenectady, NY, (1980 - 1986)• Restructured and redesigned existing medium motor size produce line for cost competitiveness. • Performed mechanical design, structural and thermal FEA modeling, test, and system integration on next generation (7F) Large Industrial Gas Turbine. Originated innovation to reduce operating clearance on HPT blade tips for performance improvement.• Performed structural and thermal, finite element analysis (FEA) at GE Corp. Research and Development Center. Show less

Post Graduate Classes, Engineering

Msme, Mechanical Engineering

Bsce, Civil Engineering