Stephen has a diverse multi-industry background in research, process and product development, chemical production, and intellectual property. His capability for invention, coupled with an ability to foresee problems, compliments his strong technical, leadership, planning and execution skills and a strong work ethic.Across multiple industries, including energy storage, water treatment, metal winning or chemical production, Stephen has demonstrated a remarkable ability to generate new ideas and develop them from laboratory to pilot and through to commercialization, while building strong intellectual property portfolios. Stephen’s background includes thorough knowledge of all the steps of process or product commercialization from the ideation and invention stage, through proof of concept and development, engineering through to commercial operation. Companies have hired Stephen for his technological ability and knowledge as well as his ability to develop high-performing teams and lead complex projects. Stephen routinely exceeds his employer's expectations with a result-based focused approach to the company’s objectives and milestones, by bringing a clear dedication to the vision, mission and strategies needed to make his team successful. Stephen leads his teams by focusing on management by objectives and results and focusing on targeted innovation where the most value for the company can be generated. He is a personable and engaging technical leader who challenges his organization to perform at the highest level, with an ability to mentor both senior and junior team members. He is committed to improving himself and his teams. Being a self-starter, he sets high personal standards and has a high level of personal drive and leads by example.
Listed skills include Chemical Engineering, R&D, Materials Science, Process Engineering, and 34 others.