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Mono, On, Ca

Oakville, On

• Managed technical teams (Canada and Hungary) in developing and designing UF (Ultra Filteration) and MBR (Membrane Bio Reactors) products. • Led (as Project Manager) a cross functional team in developing and implemnting an innovative aeration device.• Stimulated passion, creative thinking, fun environment, open and candid communication and "can do" culture in Technology Department and across the business; generated a "feel for the product" culture by encouraging engineers to have actual hands on experience with their designs.• Reduced cycle times to product commercialization, using problem solving skills in a team environment, by working directly with customers/manufacturers/suppliers in order to develop the lowest cost, high quality product and ensuring design engineers met high standards to avoid rework.• Evaluated Advanced Technologies globally for potential partnership, licensing or investment as part of additional role of Advanced Technologies Scout for UF/MBR, dealing with start-ups and new technologies.

Oakville, On

• Managed a technical team in designing UF/MBR products.• Successfully led the design of the zw1500 v1 – GE's first pressurized module, introducing a new stream of revenue, enabling GE to not have to sell another company's product.• Led different DMP initiatives, with creativity and understanding of mechanical design aspects, reducing cost at times by 30%. Developed innovative idea to increase fill and drain rates by introducing slots in shrouds in zw1000 module allowing GE to sell an existing product with little investment of 20k (insert in mold) resulting in customers’ ability to produce more (10%) clean water.

Burlington Manufacturing Plant, On

• Successfully led the design team through the turnaround of the zw1000 v3.1 (Drinking water filter); designed a manufacturable module (introduced the idea of the "brick") and in parallel reduced scrap from 80% to <5%. Company met customer demand and eventually sold to GE for $760M.• Led the development of Zenon’s/GE first Seawater module cassettes, frame made from FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics), reducing cost from using existing exotic materials by 65% and shortening delivery time by 50%.

Oakville, On

• Designed the zw500d which was Zenon’s most successful waste water filter.• Designed molded, extruded and machined plastic parts including SS formed sheet and welded structures.

Kibbutz Magal, Israel

• Successfully developed Netafim’s first Micro-sprinkler line (Flow compensating) from concept to production generating a new stream of revenue and a foothold in the Micro-sprinkler market.• Developed Netafim's first Foggers, Micro valves and Frost protection products.• Designed Micro molded parts with high quality and precision.

Haifa, Israel

• Led Polymers and Composites labs for undergraduates.• Instructed materials courses (Introduction to Materials, Polymers) to undergraduates - Teacher Assistant• Researched and wrote thesis on High-Performance Polymer Blends for Improved Abrasion.

Afula, Israel

M.Sc., Materials Engineering

B.Sc. With Honor (Cum Laude), Mechanical Engineering

Amc (Advanced Manager Course)