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Rochester, New York

R&D Fuel Cells & Electrolyzers.Team Leadership & Management: Oversee a team of chemical engineering technicians, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment across design, testing, and production departments. Ensure seamless project execution and the timely achievement of performance milestones.Technical Leadership & Process Improvement: Provide guidance in troubleshooting complex technical challenges, driving continuous process improvements across R&D projects. Ensure alignment with product specifications and operational efficiency, working closely with internal teams and external partners to optimize system performance.Safety, Compliance & Quality Assurance: Rigorously monitor and enforce adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards across all R&D activities. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, promoting a culture of safety and accountability within the team.Process Optimization & Innovation: Lead initiatives to enhance fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies, focusing on efficiency improvements, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Identify opportunities for process enhancements and leverage new chemical engineering techniques to advance product development.Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication: Act as a key liaison between engineering teams (product development, operations, and leadership) and external partners. Provide regular updates on project status, technical challenges, and progress toward strategic goals, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and informed.

Rochester, New York

Electroless & Electrolytic Nickel Plating on optical tooling.Lab Management & Precision Plating: Managed daily operations of electroless and electrolytic nickel plating for optical tooling, ensuring precise and high-quality plating processes critical to medical and consumer product applications.Process Optimization & Efficiency: Streamlined plating operations, reducing defects and enhancing production efficiency. Successfully increased throughput while maintaining rigorous quality control standards.Quality Control & Regulatory Compliance: Oversaw adherence to ISO, FDA, and other regulatory standards, ensuring all plating processes met industry certifications and customer specifications with minimal deviations.Technical Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Provided expert troubleshooting for complex technical challenges, guiding the team in identifying process improvements that reduced downtime and increased operational stability.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with engineering, QA, and production teams to integrate plating technologies, optimizing product performance and meeting critical production deadlines.Team Training & Development: Developed and implemented training programs focused on plating techniques, quality control processes, and safety protocols, fostering a highly skilled and efficient team.Equipment Maintenance & Performance Monitoring: Managed the maintenance, calibration, and performance monitoring of plating equipment, ensuring continuous operation and minimizing downtime for maximum productivity.

Honeoye Falls, New York

R&D Fuel CellsLab Lead – Pilot Fuel Cell MEA Operations-December 2005 – January 2013 Fuel Cell Operations & Planning: Led the pilot operations for fuel cell Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) production, overseeing the day-to-day activities and ensuring that research and build schedules were met according to critical timelines.Project Management: Planned and coordinated fuel cell research activities, including the design, testing, and inspection of MEAs. Ensured alignment with project goals and deadlines by managing resources and cross-functional team communications.Technical Leadership: Acted as the primary interface with engineering teams to report technical issues and drive problem resolution. Worked closely with engineering to ensure that MEA production processes were optimized and aligned with performance and quality standards.Process Optimization: Contributed to the development of process improvements for MEA production, ensuring scalability and reproducibility of results to facilitate smoother transitions from R&D to manufacturing.R&D Process Engineer- April 2002 – December 2005Fuel Cell Research & Development: Produced critical internal fuel cell research parts for testing, contributing directly to the development of new technologies and systems in fuel cell applications.Process Development: Developed and documented detailed process definitions to support scale-up operations, working to transition research-stage processes to larger-scale production processes.Intellectual Property Contributions: Co-authored four patent applications, contributing to the development of new technologies and intellectual property that enhanced the company’s innovation portfolio.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with internal teams, including engineering, quality, and product development, to ensure that research processes aligned with long-term production goals and technological advancements.

Churchville, New York

R&D Associate Plating Engineer – Oversaw Electroless Copper Plating Operations for Ceramic Substrates Used in Electronic & Industrial ApplicationsElectroless Copper Plating Operations: Led daily operations of electroless copper plating processes, ensuring high-quality plating on ceramic substrates for advanced electronic and industrial applications.Process Optimization & Scale-Up: Developed and optimized electroless plating processes to enhance efficiency, reduce defects, and improve overall product quality. Key contributor to scaling up operations from R&D to larger-scale production, ensuring seamless transition and consistent results.Technical Leadership & Troubleshooting: Provided technical leadership in troubleshooting complex plating issues, applying problem-solving skills to implement solutions that minimized downtime and increased process stability.Collaboration with Engineering & R&D Teams: Collaborated closely with engineering and R&D teams to develop and innovate new plating techniques. Supported process control improvements and contributed to the development of new technologies for diverse product applications.Documentation & Reporting: Maintained accurate and detailed records of plating processes, including test results, process changes, and quality control metrics. Contributed to the creation of internal documentation for process standards and best practices.Quality Control & Regulatory Compliance: Ensured adherence to strict quality control standards, monitoring key plating parameters such as thickness, uniformity, and adhesion. Ensured compliance with safety protocols and environmental regulations across all operations.

Churchville, New York

Ink formulation technician for various screen printing processes.Ink Mixing & Formulation: Mixed inks according to established recipes, ensuring consistency in color, viscosity, and quality for various screen printing applications.Machine Operation: Operated screen printing machines to apply images to substrates, following standard procedures to ensure proper alignment, color accuracy, and overall print quality.Process Monitoring: Monitored printing processes, making adjustments to machine settings as needed to maintain consistent quality and prevent errors during production runs.Production Support: Assisted with setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of printing equipment to ensure smooth operation and minimize downtime.Quality Control: Conducted basic quality checks on printed items to ensure they met specifications for print quality and consistency.