Dynamic and results driven Materials Engineer with decade of combined industrial and research experience. Specializing in processing and development of metallic alloys, with focus on ferrous metallurgy, I bring proven track record of applying innovative and cost effetive solutions to complex engineering problems. My passion for research, coupled with a strong focus on achieving tangible results, enables me to efficaciously contribute to diverse industrial sectors.• Materials selection for New Product Development (NPD): Identification of emerging technologies in material development to meet technical and business challenges of new product initiatives, carrying out research initiatives through collaboration with academic partners and 3rd party labs.• Microstructural engineering: Enhancing materials properties through metallurgical processing and heat treatment, by correlating structure property relationships. Knowledgeable about thermo-mechanical processing of alloys (casting, rolling, forging, heat treatment).• Failure analysis: Investigating root causes of material failures, implementing corrective measures to prevent future failures.• Continuous development: Researching alternative alloys, developing existing standard alloys, and designing cost effective alternative through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.• Material characterization techniques: Utilizing SEM, EDX, X-Ray Diffraction, optical microscopy, metallography etc. for detailed analysis, including tensile testing, Charpy impact testing and hardness testing.• Surface engineering: Familiarity with PVD/CVD techniques, ion nitriding, carburizing, hard facing, induction for wear and corrosion applications.• Corrosion: Familiarity with industrial corrosion testing standards, evaluation of corrosion resistance alloys (CRAs) in acidic, high oxidative environment, stress corrosion, sensitization, etc.; working knowledge of polarization techniques and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.• Process development: Developing and optimizing metallurgical manufacturing processes, implementing DOE, statistical process control (SPC) and PFMEAs to mitigate risk and improve reliability.• Technical report writing: Communicating findings, proving comprehensive analysis and recommendations for decision-making.• Supplier development: Lead Steel mill, forging and casting vendor assessments.• Project management: Mentoring interns and technicians, overseeing materials engineering projects from inception to; familiarity with Microsoft Project Management tools.