Explosives Detection Expert (Homeland and Force Protection)- Well regarded domain expert in security technologies and methods.- Broad experience covering both bulk and trace detection modalities; including X-ray (including multi-energy x-ray detection), computed tomography (CT), quadrupole resonance (QR), magnetic resonance (MR), inductive metal detection and standoff and extractive optical trace detection systems for explosives, narcotics and chemical weapons.- Due diligence investigations of new and established technologies and companies for inclusion into a company portfolio.- Created long term technology strategies ensuring research and development activities are focused and efficient in developing new products. - Led the development of quadrupole resonance (QR) based explosive detection systems for various threat vectors including; checked baggage, checkpoint, cargo and infrastructure protection. - Obtained over $40 million in research and development funding for security systems based on QR, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic sensing for government agencies such as the US FAA, TSA, TSWG, DHS, ONDCP, USCS, USD, DARPA, Australian Customs Service, British Revenue and Customs and the European Commission (FP7).- Created research and development teams of world class scientists and engineers focused on innovation in the world of security applications.Specialties: Aviation Checkpoint SystemsExplosive detection technologies
Listed skills include Aviation Security, Explosives, and Bulk Detection.