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Plymouth, Minnesota, United States

Spencer, Massachusetts, United States

Lead startup company though AS9100D surveillance audit and supported standardization of quality procedures. Developed and implemented standardized method for waviness film analysis. Investigated and documented quality procedure affecting production and developed action plan to reduce defects in standard film production.

Clinton, Massachusetts, United States

Lead initiative to bring facilities supplier monitoring from major audit finding into compliance. Currently moving that entire system from the IQMS quality management system into SAP. Lead quality engineer for new project initiatives, project transfers and also help support existing projects including full validation of molding procedures for medical application.

Arlington Vermont

Lead quality engineering for new program launch and existing program related to medical/non-medical devices. Determined quality and reliability standards and ensured dimensional and cosmetic requirements are met during production phases including design and development, molding, and assembly.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Directed engineering trials to develop new technologies. Supervised 4 direct reports and conducted staff training. Oversaw quality and food safety methods and techniques, quality assurance (QA) standards, food laboratory testing procedures, and statistical process control activities. Carried out internal audits and worked on corrective actions with departments. • Reduced risk by spearheading research into development of new technologies for foreign material testing, resulting in food-safe metal-detectable gloves, metal-detectable stop watches, and other items being implemented in the factory.• Facilitated improvements in accuracy and reduction of defect in final product by overseeing all testing for engineering trial of new dosing equipment. • Led investigation into product defects, saving company $100K+ in business waste by determining root cause analysis and implementing continuous improvement solutions.

Hayward Ca

Maintain and improve the quality of raw materials and final products for this manufacturer of next-generation conductive films and inks. Create and update COAs and quality documents. Carry out troubleshooting of final products, design and production issues, instruments, and non-conforming materials (primarily silver nanowire and polymeric materials). Actively involved in the testing and development of research materials. Research new applications for using silver nanowire and patent pending materials. Work closely with R&D and process development teams on the analysis and modification of polymers used in manufacturing.⇨ Established the company’s first formal Quality Control program. Developed all SOPs, trained personnel, and also instructed all methods for sister company in Korea.⇨ Eliminated critical design and production issues by introducing Six Sigma methodologies.⇨ Negotiated a 2.5-year contract for free sample testing from an outside firm in return for trading in defective, outdated, and broken laboratory equipment, resulting in a $15K cost savings for the company.⇨ Improved quality by developing new instructions for assessing and documenting quality standards for raw materials and finished products.⇨ Led the resolution of a variety of legacy issues by conducting root cause analysis and troubleshooting.⇨ Achieved decreases in final product defects by improving raw material and product quality.⇨ Eliminated recurring quality issues by developing new methods for qualifying incoming materials.⇨ Programmed image analysis software to optimize length and particle counting for AgNW during synthesis process.⇨ Designed methods to characterize and analyze the differences in polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) from various vendors.⇨ Identified and resolved quality issues relating to the storage of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.⇨ Collaborating with the QA/QC department in preparing to achieve ISO 9001 certification

Newark Ca

Conducted testing of maternal blood samples to identify fetal blood cells.• Discovered trends which led to increased frequency identifying fetal blood cell.• Helped drive consistency in detecting critical bloods cells by working across all shifts.

Grand Forks, North Dakota Area

SELECT PROJECTS:Synthesis and characterization PDMS composite layer membranes (2010-2012):⇨ Designed and developed polymeric composite layer membranes for CO2 capture using the SpinCoating technique.⇨ Collaborated with colleagues to design and develop physical and chemical solvent systems which tested developed membranes carbon capture.⇨ Conducted experiments to analyze the carbon dioxide permeability of membranes using gas separation and absorption techniques.Dense film membrane for gas separation (2010-2011):⇨ Worked with North Dakota State University to synthesize dense film membranes for CO2 Capture.⇨ Designed and developed gas chromatography (GC) unit to test membrane permeability.⇨ Performed experiments to study permeability of different asses through developed membranes using GC.Bolton modified hyperbranched membranes for gas separation (2009-2010):⇨ Synthesized hyper-branched polymer membranes for gas separation.⇨ Designed and developed a unit to test permeability ahead of schedule and significantly under budget. ⇨ Tested CO2 permeability using a mass spectrometer (MS).

Menias Gerias Brazil

⇨ Designed and simulated a bioethanol conversion unit using HYSYS.⇨ Conducted heat and mass balances on feed specifications.

San Francisco Bay Area

As Researcher (2007):⇨ Conducted studies and simulations of fluid models using GAMBIT.⇨ Utilized expertise in Excel to write macros to compute complex physical chemistry calculations.As Computer Lab Consultant (2004-2005):⇨ Investigated and resolved hardware and software issues for the students and faculty, as part of the Information Technology Systems Services department. ⇨ Performed upgrades, troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and configurations.Additional career experience includes tenure as a Teacher with SPEAKING ENGLISH SCHOOL in Menas Gerias, Brazil (2008).

Masters, Chemical Engineering – Emphasis In Carbon Capture Technologies

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Chemical Engineering – Emphasis In Environmental Health & Safety; Minor In Mathematics

Activities and Societies: • Completed Study Abroad program in Engineering at the Federal University of Itajuba in Brazil. • Pre-College.