Michael is a certified manufacturing and quality engineer with a record of accomplishments in the development and management of manufacturing and quality processes and systems. Michael's experience includes development and scale-up of products used by the military, the beverage industry, and the medical industry as well as improvement efforts achieving significant advances in quality and efficiency in production operations. He presently directs the production function at Sensigent LLC, a developer and manufacturer of chemical and radiation sensing systems, working to add value in the continuing development of new systems for the chemical and radiation detection market space. HIGHLIGHTSExtensive experience in leadership and cross-functional collaboration in the development and management of quality and production operations.Certified and experienced Quality Engineer (CQE) and Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) with a record of achieving significant improvements in process quality and efficiency.Expertise in the development of manufacturing processes as demonstrated by the successful design and development of processes for industrial and military sensor applications.Led the production function in the successful development, manufacture and testing of novel radiation and chemical detection systems for the DNDO, DOD, ARL and DHS.Successfully managed the consolidation and site relocation of manufacturing operations on time and without delays in operations.Achieved significant gains in the production quality of the Smiths Detection eNose Aqua, from a prototype yield of 50% to an improved state yield of 96%.Led Configuration Management, Material Review Board, and Corrective Action Meetings advocating for the continuous improvement of fabrication and quality processes. Effectively incorporated statistical methods and database development skills in the control, analysis and reporting of quality data.