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ETP works to develop renewable energy systems including rechargeable batteries, alternative lithium ion batteries, waste (garbage and sewage) to liquid fuels and distributed energy storage with wind.ETP is also looking for manufacturing companies with a positive EBITDA needing an investment of up to $30M to take them to the next level in NAOur goal is to develop the team to move technologies forward to commercialization.ETP also provides consulting services in the above areas to investors and developers.

Designed and developed manufacturing processes for lithium ion, lithium polymer, nickel metal hydride, lead acid, zinc bromine, nickel hydrogen, lithium iron disulfide and silver zinc battery technologies.Developed and executed strategic acquisition and business plans for clients in renewable energy, rechargeable and primary battery areas.Provide technical and staffing recommendations to clients in the battery, aerospace and government agencies. Provide Strategic planning, market analysis and acquisition targets for battery and aerospace companies. Wrote business plans for flexible power sources, micro batteries, renewable energy and acquisition and mergers, technology development roadmaps.Developed key development and technology plan for smart energy grid.Provided technical and business assessment to VC and Angel investorsFailure Mode and Effect of energy and power system products for insurance investigations.Battery and power source failure investigation and litigation.Developed waste to liquid fuel process, waste to solid clean fuel processes.Assisted in business plan development for gearless wind turbine and presentations to potential investors-designed on-demand battery storage building blocMember of the SAE Aerospace Power Systems CommitteeProvide support for Defense Logistics Agency on batteries through BATTNET

San Rafael, Ca, Us

Brought failing Research and Development company to successful public company status.Responsible for bringing multiple government and commercial programs in house.Program Manager for multiple government contracts and commercial contacts.Increased power by 100% and capacity by 30% for the Army and 150% for the Navy effortsDeveloped 1MW 250 Volt rechargeable battery/1.4MW 350 Volt battery systems.Provided hands-on technical and management oversight on all development projects.Achieved successful, on schedule delivery for the first time since company inception.Developed processes and designed equipment to take product from development to manufacturing.Acquired manufacturing subsidiary in complementary technology.Raised $5.5M outside capital.Reverse merger with public shell, June 2004, EEEI.obNASDAQ Small Cap, December 2004, EEEI, $200+M market cap, January 2005All stock purchase of large manufacturing facilityPositioned company for $25M second round of financing and additional acquisitionDeveloped team of engineers and specialists

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Formed necessary partnerships and teaming arrangements required to develop advanced battery and material technology for electric and hybrid vehicles.Developed base agreements and worked to alleviate anti-trust concerns.Managed over $150M annually in development contracts.Oversaw National Laboratory development contracts and promoted strategic planning for long term US technology including uniform CRADA.Coordinated technical and business direction of the automotive partnership through various committees.Represented GM in the partnership, committees, Partnership for New Generation Vehicles (PNGV), the Departments of Energy and Commerce, the White House, Vice-President Gore and staff.Prepared Congressional testimony and circumvented freedom of information requests.Participated in Vice Presidential and Congressional reviews.Initiated novel material development efforts in polymer based systems.Supported electric drive train propulsion development and commercialization for all electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle platforms including battery packs and battery management systems.Reviewed technology programs for Departments of Energy, Defense and Commerce.Identified and coordinated funding for Lithium ion, polymer, nickel metal hydride, bipolar lithium and lead acid battery systems.

Formed four business units to develop new opportunities for Johnson Controls, Inc. in the energy, advanced battery, plastics and automotive technology areas.Formulated and executed international, multi-company technology cross licensing agreements related to multiple technologies and markets.Developed and executed operational business plans to move technologies from development to commercialization.Grew start ups to $12M in sales with less that $1M of internal investment.Utilized government funding to leverage organizations into new, profitable, commercial businesses.Obtained space qualification of Common Pressure Nickel Hydrogen (IPV) technology in under 2 years, presently the most flown spacecraft battery.Responsible for Common Pressure Nickel Hydrogen (CPV), Bipolar lead acid (pulse Power), Zinc Bromine (now ZBB) and Advanced Lead Acid (EV, consumer electronics, SKI and Pulse Power). Designed and built 100MJ battery system, 40 kWh and 20 kWh electric vehicle packs.Developed high strength, chemically stable conductive and on conductive polymer materials.Identified acquisition targets for main business, formulated deal outlines

Turn-around of three under-performing battery manufacturing plants, improving production by 50% while improving quality.Managed Pilot Plant Operations, 1000 SLI batteries/dayDeveloped and/or modified equipment and processes to improve productivity, quality and profitability. Developed advanced manufacturing line.Negotiated and revised Labor Union contracts.Trained corporate manufacturing staff and provided technical support to 13 manufacturing plants and two plastic plants.Responsible for five new product introductions (SLIG).Developed staff to accomplish what many thought was impossible performance and business targets.

Improved shift performance by 100%Reduced hourly absenteeism by 200%Responsible for Charmin, White Cloud and Puffs linesFive U.S. Patents related to materials, batteries and manufacturing300+ Papers and Articles Published.

Certified Fire & Explosion Investigor, Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, Instructor, Fire And Explosion Investigor

Msem, Engineering Management

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Bs, Process Engineering

Masters, Engineering Management

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Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical Process Engineering

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