The connection between nanomaterials and the macroscopic world are a direct element of both my interest and my experience. Through my work experience, I have been able to expand my fundamental knowledge which in turn I have applied to practical real-world problems. The coupling of theory with industrial relevant problem solving has allowed me to provide innovative solutions. My training in Lean Six-Sigma (black belt) and Kepner-Tregoe Problem and Decision Analysis used in a multitude of projects from Root Cause analysis to Design of Experiments has widened the types of problems I can successfully solve.Along with the research science side, I have greatly expanded my business skills. Cross-functional project management, Customer Care and relationship management with Marketing and Sales, budget management (development and tracking) including CAPEX, and operations cost reductions are some example areas that I have developed through assigned tasks and responsibilities. One area that I have been highly rated has been through my technical personnel development and management.Specialties:• Project Management• Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt• Kepner-Tregoe Problem and Decision Analysis• Global product development across diverse industrial & consumer product areas• Strong hands-on experience in R&D and processing technologies of metals, ceramics, carbides, cermets & composite materials specializing in powders.• Stage Gate processes• Cross-functional relationship development• Value Engineering & OptimizationSkills:• Bulk materials handling• Powder Characterization• Solid State Synthesis• Vacuum Technology• Cryogenics• Instrument design and computer interfacing• Air Sensitive Sample Handling• Instrument Use: IR, Raman, Mass Spectrometry, NMR, GC/MS, UV/Visible Spectrometry, XRD, Neutron Powder Diffraction, inelastic Neutron Spectroscopy,SEM/TEM• Basic use of ab initio electron structure modeling software suites.• C++, Fortran, Perl, Python, LabView, LaTEX