An Executive Engineering Professional with global experience leading R & D teams in the design of mechanical and electric systems for corporations whose products include large scale engines & micro-turbines for Power Systems, Aircraft, Helicopters and Heavy Vehicles as well as testing systems for vehicles and industrial specialty equipment. Having lead R & D operations in both domestic and international markets including Italy, Germany, China, Japan & the UK with Capstone Turbine, Rolls Royce, General Electric, Instron and Carr Separations. Power Generation and aircraft propulsion systems.• DOD agencies included AATD/AMRDEC, NASA, NAVY, WPAFB, SOCOM & TACOM• Responsible for Micro-Turbine Engine Development & Technology at Capstone Turbine Corp. • Directed all Helicopter Propulsion and Research Programs for Rolls-Royce Aero Engines in North America. UAV programs included RQ-8 Fire scout, Eagle Eye, Global Hawk and CRW R & D• At GE, managed major programs. Was involved engineering and management methods working with new technologies, diversified applications and many major commercial and government-related R&D programs.• Served as a Member of the NASA/NASTAC Rotor Craft subcommittee while at Rolls-RoyceAREAS OF EXPERTISE• Engineering Management of High Technology Products • Project Management & Process Improvement with Six Sigma • Design Engineering & Materials Technology• New Business & Technology Development• Team Building with Highly Skilled People• Disciplined in the Engineering Development and the NASA TRL Process• Gas Turbine Engines, Turbines & Advanced Combustion Technology• Turbo-machinery and Rotor dynamics• Combined Cycle Power Generation Turbine Systems• Micro-Turbines, Air Bearings and Power Systems Technologies• Helicopter & Aircraft Engine Propulsion Technology• Life Management of Structural Components• Automotive Test Simulation Systems & Design Verification • Axial & Centrifugal Compressor & Turbine Systems for Gas Turbines
Listed skills include Gas Turbines, Power Generation, Turbomachinery, Rotordynamics, and 26 others.