Intellex Acquires Expert by Big Village

We're thrilled to announce that Intellex has acquired Expert by Big Village, effective March 22, 2024. This strategic move enhances our capabilities and strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions to our customers.

Stay tuned for more updates on how this acquisition will benefit our clients and experts.

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Expert Details

Lubricants, Metalworking Fluid Formulations, Fluid Maintenance and Recovery, Foam Control

ID: 729776 Pennsylvania, USA

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Expert has studied and solved many foam problems; and formulated many silicone and non-silicone based defoamers, he found that each issue is different and the solution may be as simple as adding a foam control agent. Some instances require a complete system redesign. Regardless, the root cause of the foam problem must be found, isolated, and eliminated. For thirty years, Expert has evaluated and solved foam problems for both the metalworking and coatings industries.

Expert has led two companies from inception to ISO 9001 registration. This entailed writing the ISO documentation, training the personnel, auditing, and working with the registrar. His unique insights in to the ISO 9001 Quality Standard enables him to develop quality management systems that is accurate, realistic, and when implemented and followed will keep the company in compliance.

Expert formulated many metalworking fluids. From straight oils to high performance water based synthetics, Expert has experience formulating and servicing these fluids. Expert's formulating expertise led him to assist in the design, and formulate the first metalworking fluid used to manufacture the Cadillac North Star Engine

Expert formulated many Silicon Wafer Slicing fluids. These ranged from wire sawing fluids to the water based reciprocating saw coolants. Further, Expert has experience servicing these fluids.

Formulating any type of lubricant requires an in-depth understand of surfactants. Regardless of the surfactant type, one must know how to use surfactants to obtain the lubrication and surface-active properties for the specific lubricant.

Expert formulated many metal forming lubricants. From straight oils to high performance water based synthetics, Expert has experience formulating and servicing these fluids.

Expert formulated many corrosion inhibitors. From straight oils to high performance water based synthetics, Expert has experience formulating and servicing these fluids.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1987 Degree: BA Subject: Chemistry Institution: LaSalle College

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1997 to 2007 Employer: Crystal Inc. - PMC Title: Chief Chemist Department: Laboratory
Responsibilities:
He was responsible for all aspects of the defoamer product line. Further, he was management for the ISO 9001 quality program
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1994 to 1997 Employer: Process Research Products Title: Chief Chemist Department: Laboratory
Responsibilities:
He was responsible for the day to day laboratory functions. He was also the chief formulator for the Silicone wafer slicing product line and the lubricant fluids line.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1987 to 1994 Employer: Quaker Chemical Conpany Title: Chemist Department: Metalworking Laboratory
Responsibilities:
He formulated metalworking fluids for Quaker's product line. Further, he was responsible for the technical service of the above product line.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1984 to 1987 Employer: International Chemical Company Title: Chemist Department: Laboratory
Responsibilities:
He formulated metalworking fluids for International's product line. Further, he was responsible for the technical service of the above product line.

Career Accomplishments

Associations / Societies
ACS, STLE, AIC
Publications and Patents Summary
He has written 15 articles on metalworking fluid maintenance and design on a metalworking website.

Additional Experience

Training / Seminars
The ability to relate to people at all levels of an organization enables him to effectively present a complex technical topic to anyone regardless of education or experience. This is exemplified by his many presentations about foam control, use of metalworking fluids, and ISO 9001. Some notable examples include:
1. Formulating a Metalworking Defoamer- Presented at the STLE National
Meeting
2. Formulating a Metalworking Fluid Tips and Tricks-Training Seminar
3. ISO 9001 and You-Training Seminar
Vendor Selection
Throughout his career, one of his key responsibilities is sourcing and evaluating raw materials. This has led him to develop many vendor contacts and develop his negotiating skills so that his employer always gets the best possible pricing.
Marketing Experience
The metalworking industry is constantly in a state of flux, therefore he must keep his finger on the pulse of the industry. By doing this, he was and is able to adapt his services and products to meet the changes and demands of the metalworking industry.

Fields of Expertise

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