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Austin, Tx, Us

Pasadena, Ca

Owner and Founder of an innovative design, development and engineering corporation specializing in process/product actualization and optimization. The present focus at ChimeraTek is developing next generation CleanTech Energy capabilities for both internal programs and supporting the industry through high level consulting and partnerships. Key Programs: 1) Development of next generation, disruptive, flexible Photovoltaic products. ChimeraTek has been supporting Power Roll LTD's unique microgroove PV technology as both an equity partner/founder and fulltime US based Operations/Development consultancy . 2) Designing, deploying and integrating high value optical features for both decorative differentiation and product security in the consumer products, pharmaceutical and specialty product markets. 3) Interacting with world class leaders in the orignation and embossing of high value and complex mircrosturcture films.

Los Angeles, Ca

Executive Vice President / General Manager & Engineering Consultant, 2/2007 to 4/2013Grew pioneering optical film manufacturing firm from less than $5M in annual revenue and fewer than 25 employees at start of tenure to 70+ employees and 13M+ in annual revenue. Partnered closely and liaised extensively with Executive Team (ET) to formulate and implement operational and business strategies. Assembled, coached and managed top-flight, cross-functional teams that enabled growth and profitability. Cultivated relationships with key customers to assess long-term goals and develop strategies. Delivered technical / sales presentations to customers on nano / micro structure research and development (R&D). Managed development of Excel-based cost models and annual operating plans (AOP). Generated, negotiated and administered contracts with Asian and European sales and distribution vendors. Created and administered quality plans and analyzed / reported on Six Sigma data for process optimization. Key Achievements:-Skillfully managed custom product development programs for elite clients that generated over 4M+ in non-recurring engineering contract fees in addition to daily responsibilities as EVP and GM.-Conceptualized and developed intellectual property and manufacturing process for micro-diffuser pigments utilized in 3D movie screen technology generating over 1 million in non-recurring engineering contract fees that resulted in a product line worth over 1 million annually. -Steered design and deployment of manual and subsequent automated data-collection systems for Six Sigma methodologies that led to process yield increases of over 15%.-Established and led Project Improvement Team (PIT) responsible for implementing $3M+ in Capital programs from 2007-2012 leading to a 200% increase in manufacturing capacity.

San Diego, Ca

Design and consulting corporation servicing the architectural, printing and casino products markets. Specific focus on providing decorative and security differentiation utlilizing optically variable pigments and substrates. Key achievements include: 1). Design, development and implementation of color shifting architectural panels for over 400 May Co. department stores (Robinson May, Foleys, Kaufmanns, etc.) around the US. 2) Formulation and development of color shifting gelcoats used for architectural panels and boat manufacturing. 3) Design and manufacture of color shifting casino chips for security and collector differentiation. 4) Engineering consulting services to multiple optical technology corporations.

Santa Rosa, California, United States

Senior Process Engineer (1997-2001) responsible for multi-source vacuum coating systems that produced Optically Variable Pigment utilized for currency authentication and product security. Developed and led process improvement teams responsible for continuous improvement of product quality, yield and output through the use of TQM and statistical methodologies.National Account Manager/Sales Executive (2001-2003) - Responsible for decorative and product security application and market development focusing on the high-end print and packaging industry.

Sonoma County, California, United States

Chemical Engineering consultancy specializing in Geothermal Power Generation. Full time and on-site Principal Chemical Engineer supporting the CCPA Geothermal generating facility in Sonoma County, CA. Key duties included design, installation and optimization of all primary and secondary automated air and water pollution abatement equipment. Responsible for interfacing with and reporting to local and federal Air Quality Management Districts. Instituted over 1 million dollars/yr in abatement chemical cost savings and power plant performance improvements.

San Francisco, California, United States

Power Generation Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric's Geothermal Power Production Units at the Sonoma County 'Geysers' Facility. Specialized in automated abatement technology and implementation. Multiple Performance Recognition Awards for cost savings and power output expansion.

B.S. Che, Process Engineering

Activities and Societies: Racquetball, Rugby, AICHE, Swimming, Weight Training, Graduate in 4 years.

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