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Mid-infrared laser light is providing game-changing solutions to molecular spectroscopy, detection and imaging challenges in markets such as: Defense & Security; Life Sciences; Research; and Industrial Process Control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than anyone else. With a highly experienced team—and field-proven, best-in-class product performance—we stand ready to help you shape your mid-IR application… Show more Mid-infrared laser light is providing game-changing solutions to molecular spectroscopy, detection and imaging challenges in markets such as: Defense & Security; Life Sciences; Research; and Industrial Process Control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than anyone else. With a highly experienced team—and field-proven, best-in-class product performance—we stand ready to help you shape your mid-IR application. Responsibilities• Ensure and maintain supply chain and internal manufacturing quality with cross functional leadership• Perform contract and subcontract reviews• Participate in program teams• Lead manufacturing process continuous improvement teams, failure analyses and corrective actions to completion• Work with advanced quality tools including SPC, FMECA, FTA, FRACAS etc.• Interface with multiple customer representatives (Internal and external) and suppliers• Define and implement Gage R&R studies, inspection plans, quality control plans etc.• Develop, implement and trend continuous improvement programs based on quality management system indicators and customer feedback• Provide Manufacturing engineering or integration and test guidance and support• Work in a team and cross functional environment as well as lead other engineers in appropriate area Show less

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We develop and manufacture LiteSwitch™ Modules: flexible all-optical switching modules for a range of applications from ROADMs to automated fiber cross-connects.We re-invented every element of photonic switching, until we shrank size, packed performance and eliminated costly technologies.CrossFiber: The new standard in photonic switching.

Tom Watson Consulting (info@tomwatsonconsulting.com) offers professional services focusing on Laser and Optical System Performance Reliability. Served clients in medical device, semiconductor and microelectronics industries.

Cymer is the world-leader in Research, Design, Development, Manufacture, and Support of Advanced Short Wavelength Light sources for Microlithography.• Led technical team in developing a production-worthy High Power Krypton Fluoride Excimer laser for industrial inkjet-drilling applications.• Led technical team in developing a production-worthy 2 kHz Line-Narrowed Krypton Fluoride Laser System several quarters before the competition. System sales exceeded $200M.•… Show more Cymer is the world-leader in Research, Design, Development, Manufacture, and Support of Advanced Short Wavelength Light sources for Microlithography.• Led technical team in developing a production-worthy High Power Krypton Fluoride Excimer laser for industrial inkjet-drilling applications.• Led technical team in developing a production-worthy 2 kHz Line-Narrowed Krypton Fluoride Laser System several quarters before the competition. System sales exceeded $200M.• Developed Product Design Improvements resulting in $100M savings in warranty expense and improved product uptime, reliability and serviceability for customers • Established a new Department (staff of ~ 15 including Scientists, Engineers, and Technicians) from the ground up. Provided strategic direction and functional management of the Team. The team was responsible for system integration activities including Concept and Feasibility, Design Verification, and product upgrade qualification. Within less than 1 year, the department was fully functional, meeting internal customers’ needs and operating within budget. Promoted to Director Level. Show less

Hughes Aircraft Company was a major aerospace and defense company founded by Howard Hughes. The group was based in Culver City, California.My role was as Project Leader for Internal R&D Projects related to Laser System Development• Developed CO2 mini-TEA lasers for Range Finding and Chemical Defense applications. Systems met all critical requirements, enabling qualification for ensuing contracts.

Ph.D., Chemical Physics

Activities and Societies: Curt Wittig advisor; no time for other activities! BS '78; Ph.D. '83

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