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Consulting for private companies and universities.- Fuel cell system conceptual design and evaluation- Test program development- System PFD and P&ID development- Process Hazard Analysis- Trouble shooting and root cause analysisDriving business development and technology assessment for ATW- Exploring opportunities in hydrogen production and remote power

• Providing engineering consultation in the areas of
• Experimental Testing
• Data analysis and visualization
• Heat Transfer / Fluid Mechanics / Thermodynamics Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis (4M-1E, FMEA)
• HAZOP Analysis

• (Company closed down in December, 2018)Managed eight-member team of engineers and technicians in testing and analysis. Oversaw three test laboratories and contributed to product design, development, and testing.
• Managed eight-member team of engineers and technicians in testing and analysis.
• Oversaw three test laboratories containing ~ $10MM in capital equipment
• Handled yearly budget of about $1MM, production requirements, and ensuring quality deliverables.
• Championed development of in-block-reforming to enable 30% increased power density for cost reduction program
• Identified root cause of four failure modes, and successfully implemented technology enhancements that enabled system test success for 1000s of hours

• Successfully transitioned to Rolls-Royce during acquisition of SOFCO. Developed conceptual design for pressurized fuel cell testing stands and initiated database for electrochemical testing and simulation models..
• Successfully transitioned 8 SOFCo test stands valued at $1MM to test Rolls-Royce fuel cell technology
• Credited for development of fuel cell testing protocol improvements demonstrating consistent performance and durability for tests as long as 16K hours
• Developed conceptual design for pressurized fuel cell testing stands, and initiated database for electrochemical testing and simulation models.
• Exhibited versatility and collaborated with senior leadership to expedite decision-making.
• Conceptualized and built electrochemical simulation models to optimize fuel center performance

Directed testing activities utilizing sophisticated data analysis and interpretation to provide data-driven recommendations for future testing. Led fuel cell testing on coal syngas and managed ion transport membrane related projects. Established reputation for resourcefulness.Key Achievements: Published several articles on novel testing processes and use.