Formerly ICCNexergy+Palladium

Formerly Nexergy, Inc* Lead development of battery designs for new applications and consulting with customers to develop cell/battery technology roadmaps as an input to their future product roadmaps * Subject matter expert in regards to battery cell technology and cell supplier evaluation, roadmap, and strategy* Developed implementation plan for new technologies; created test processes and database for battery cell qualification* Designed/built Performance Verification Lab used to conduct testing on batteries and cells * Conduct training of sales, business managers, and engineering personnel on battery technology putting into context the value of these technologies relative to our customers and target applications* Speaker for Battery Power (2008-2011, 2015), The Battery Show 2012, Batteries 2013 (France), and Power Sources 2016 conferences in addition to giving multiple on-site and web based seminars to ICCNexergy customer base* Authored numerous technical white papers and articles for online and hardcopy magazine publications to support marketing activities.

Founded consulting company that provided services including roadmap development, battery technology assessment, application engineering, market analysis, customer acquisition, and concept studies providing power source options for new product development. Clients included LG Chem, Asahi Kasei, as well as a U.S. company developing a new consumer product for the wireless space.

JV formed between Sony and Ericsson - Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications.

*Successfully commercialized the first lithium ion polymer battery (1999).* Co-authored annual strategic plan for energy technology setting future roadmap and direction for battery development for the company* Collaborated with external companies developing advanced technologies including new battery materials, fuel cells, solar cells, and super capacitors to ensure their technology development was compatible with Sony Ericsson future demands and requirements. * Coordinated teams located in U.S., Sweden, Germany, UK, Spain and Japan to develop and implement battery reuse strategy for all R&D sites significantly reducing the total number of unique battery packs within the company.

* Developed new chemical additives, cell designs, and production processes for rechargeable zinc air batteries * Co-Authored 3 patents related to electrically rechargeable zinc air battery design* Supported CEO in meetings with prospective partners when discussing potential licensing and partnerships.

Saft Aerospace Batteries (formerly Gates Aerospace Batteries)Performed tear down analysis and quality control on materials used for Nickel Hydrogen and Nickel Cadmium batteries for use in the International Space Station and government-contracted satellites. Used various techniques including atomic adsorption, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and porosimetry.