Expert Details
DFM, Machining, Assembly, Design of Electromechanical Systems, Mfg Engineer, Solid Modeling, Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
ID: 729950
Florida, USA
Expert has implemented flexible manufacturing systems in areas such as automated assembly, precision machining, and stamping operations, utilizing concepts such as programmable tooling, single minute die exchange and modular tooling. He is well versed in industrial engineering, including plant layout, product flow optimization, and process set-up reduction efforts. He has been responsible for numerous plant start-ups, including production scale-up efforts.
Several significant projects in the areas of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, specifically in the object/facial identification utilizing Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN). These efforts included the design and implementation of advanced sensing systems using Ultra-wideband radar (UWB)
He has extensive experience in Solid Modeling of mechanical parts and systems, as well as the integration of this data into manufacturing.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1987 | Degree: Masters of Engineering | Subject: Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering | Institution: New Jersey Institute of Technology |
| Year: 1983 | Degree: BS | Subject: Engineering Physics | Institution: Northeastern State University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2014 to 2021 | Employer: Bluefield State College | Title: Assistant Professor, Executive Director - Center of Excellence for Manufacturing Engineering | Department: Engineering |
Responsibilities:Teach Mechanical, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering Courses. Conduct Research. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Principal | Department: Technology |
Responsibilities:Engineering and Technology Development firm |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2017 to 2022 | Employer: Xonar Technologies | Title: CTO | Department: Engineering - contract with i3 Engineering Sciences |
Responsibilities:Under contract. Development of a Weapon detection system utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Ultra-Wideband radar. System is deployed at sports arenas, music venues, etc. Responsibilities were sensor selection and deployment, as well as development of a CNN detection algorithm. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2004 to 2010 | Employer: Rogers Associates Machine Tool | Title: President | Department: Corporate |
Responsibilities:Design and Manufacture of Complex Equipment and Precision Structures |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 2004 | Employer: Laird Technologies | Title: Senior Vice President | Department: Corporate |
Responsibilities:Led Global Technology organization, including R&D, Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Process engineering, Test labs, and mergers and acquisitions |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1985 to 1995 | Employer: AK | Title: Director of Engineering | Department: Engineering |
Responsibilities:Responsible for Design, Manufacturing, Tooling, and Automated Equipment Design and Build |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2012 to 2013 | Agency: CDC | Role: Principal Investigator on methane sensing research program | Description: CDC funded program to develop viable fiber optic based sensing system for methane |
| Years: 2017 to 2020 | Agency: ARC | Role: Principal Investigator on ARC (Department of the treasury) agency funded program to establish a Center of Excellance for Manufacturing Engineering (CEME) at Bluefield State College - Principal author on successful DHS Safety Act submission | Description: Established Center of Excellence for manufacturing Engineering (CEME) at Bluefield State College. A center established to train displaced Coal miners in State of the Art Manufacturing Engineering concepts. Act as a resource for local Appalachian manufacturing companies. Served as Executive Director of center. |
| Years: 2019 to 2019 | Agency: DHS | Role: Principal Author | Description: Wrote successful submission of application for "Safety Act" recognition on a UWB/AI based weapon detection system. |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1996 to 2004 | Country / Region: China | Summary: Plant start-ups, R&D facility start-up, management of facilities. |
| Years: 2002 to 2004 | Country / Region: Czech Republic | Summary: Plant start-ups, R&D facility start-up, management of facilities. |
| Years: 1990 to 2004 | Country / Region: Germany | Summary: Plant start-ups, R&D facility start-up, management of facilities. |
| Years: 1990 to 2004 | Country / Region: UK | Summary: Plant start-ups, R&D facility start-up, management of facilities. |
| Years: 1998 to 2004 | Country / Region: France | Summary: Plant start-ups, R&D facility start-up, management of facilities. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| SME, ASME, IEEE. |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| PE/EIT, CMfgE. |
| Professional Appointments |
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| - Member of several boards. - Principal Investigator on CDC funded fiber optic methane sensing project - Principal Investigator on ARC (Department of the treasury) agency funded program to establish a Center of Excellence for Manufacturing Engineering (CEME) at Bluefield State College - Principal author on successful DHS Safety Act submission - Principal author on successful NCS4 submission |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| 30 international and US patents. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Patent Disputes, Product Failure |
| Training / Seminars |
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| MIT, Wharton, Manufacturability, Design, IP |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Extensive sourcing experience for both Mechanical and Electrical/Electronic manufacturing sources worldwide. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Automation, design for manufacturability, Product Development, Technology assessment. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Plant start-ups. |
Fields of Expertise
automation engineering, computer manufacturing engineering, engineering, flexible manufacturing system, machinability, machined parts manufacturing engineering, manufacturing site evaluation, manufacturing troubleshooting, quality engineering, tooling (process), flexible manufacturing, industrial engineering, pilot plant scale-up, productivity improvement, computer-aided design, solid modeling, control system engineering, composite engineering, fluid tank engineering, metallurgical engineering, manufacturing process development, electromagnetic engineering, assembly engineering, computer-aided engineering, control process, design engineering, process engineering, computer manufacturing, production engineering, avionics engineering, computer, precision engineering, mechanical engineering, concurrent engineering, aerospace engineering