Expert Details
Emerging Technologies: AI, Portable Electronic Devices, Wireless Technology, Autonomous Vehicles, IoT, Robotics & Drones
ID: 725406
Maryland, USA
Throughout his career, Expert has been instrumental in introducing numerous "firsts" to various industries. His achievements include the first display pager and first synthesized radio for Motorola, the first barcode-based wireless refueling management system, and the first pipe and cable locator with a remote radio link. His technical proficiency extends across multiple domains within electronic engineering, including digital and analog circuit design, microcontroller software and hardware, digital signal processing, power circuit design, electromagnetic coupling, user interface development, and surface-mount technology.
A strong advocate for holistic product development, Expert emphasizes the importance of designing products that are not only technically sound but also manufacturable and user-friendly. His deep knowledge of digital and analog electronics, along with his experience with microprocessors, PLDs, RF signal processing, and embedded systems, has allowed him to bridge the gap between engineering theory and practical application. Whether designing circuits, developing real-time embedded software, or managing large-scale engineering projects, he has demonstrated a unique ability to oversee both the technical and strategic aspects of product innovation.
His work has also resulted in multiple patents and industry-defining advancements. He developed a barcode-based wireless refueling system that led to a company’s IPO and long-term success. He was a key contributor to the design and implementation of an electronic messaging system for a commuter train network, a system that remains vital to public transportation in South Florida. Additionally, he has provided expert consultation on electromagnetic exposure safety and has developed firmware for cutting-edge medical and industrial devices, such as a portable ultrasound scanner for veterinary applications. His contributions to the development of a wireless-enabled pipe and cable locator further underscore his ability to integrate emerging technologies into practical, high-impact solutions.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1985 | Degree: MS | Subject: Electrical Engineering | Institution: Florida Atlantic University |
| Year: 1980 | Degree: BS | Subject: Electrical Engineering | Institution: University of Buenos Aires |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2019 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Adjunct Professor and Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert lectures and teaches at various universities in the US, Spain and Argentina. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1998 to 2019 | Employer: Schonstedt Instruments, Inc. | Title: VP, Product Development | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert managed all new and existing product design and development activities, including electrical, mechanical, and software design, and product definition stages. Responsible for the design and market introduction of a new concept of locators using a patented wireless link. Member of the senior management team, setting strategies and directions for operations and growth. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1996 to 1998 | Employer: Adaptive Technologies, Inc. | Title: Director of Engineering | Department: |
Responsibilities:Responsible for the management of all product design and development activities in connection with a product applying new beta and gamma radiation detection technology to measure thickness and density of materials such as paper, plastic film, and aluminum foil. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1987 to 1996 | Employer: Warley Engineering, Inc. | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Specializing in real-time hardware and software design and applications. Projects included two-way portable radio software design, a system of multiple electronic signs for railway stations, a mobile fueling management system and hardware/software design for a portable ultrasound machine. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1984 to 1987 | Employer: Motorola, Inc. | Title: Engineering Group Leader | Department: Portable Two-Way Radio Division |
Responsibilities:Leader of a group of engineers working on the design of a new line of portable, synthesized, microprocessor controlled two-way radios. Target customers were police, firefighters, secret service and other public safety and security agencies. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1981 to 1984 | Employer: Motorola, Inc. | Title: Senior Electrical Engineer | Department: Paging Division |
Responsibilities:Worked in the design of the LCD display controller software and hardware for the first display pager produced by Motorola. Also worked with testing and manufacturing engineers developing test protocols and fixtures for production. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1980 to 1981 | Employer: Coratomic, Inc. | Title: Electrical Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Designed a magnetic-coupled link used to program and control an implantable insulin delivery pump from an external, hand-held, programming device. The work was part of early experimentation with implantable insulin pumps that the company was conducting in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh and other corporate partners. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
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| Years: 2007 to 2007 | Country / Region: India/New Delhi | Summary: Conducted field demonstrations of pipe and cable locating equipment to the Ministry of Railroads. |
| Years: 2006 to 2006 | Country / Region: Argentina/Tucuman and Buenos Aires | Summary: Made presentations and conducted field demonstrations of locating equipment to gas, telephone, and power utilities. |
| Years: 1986 to 1986 | Country / Region: Canada/Toronto | Summary: Conducted field testing and evaluation of two-way radio communications equipment for the RMCP (Royal Mounted Canadian Police). |
| Years: 2006 to 2006 | Country / Region: Argentina/Buenos Aires and Mendoza | Summary: Participated in a trade mission organized by the state of West Virginia, to open up markets in Argentina to WV companies. Made presentations to several firms and to national government and US embassy officials in Argentina. |
| Years: 2014 to 2014 | Country / Region: Chile & Brazil | Summary: Trained customers in the use of pipe and cable and magnetic locators. Made presentations and demonstrations to gas and water companies considering the purchase of pipe, cable and magnetic locators. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) • Engineers Without Borders (EWB) • Power Engineering Society (PES) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Former Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida (license inactive) |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert has two US patents on a Utility Locator Radio Link and a Bar Code Based Refueling System). He has several articles published in trade magazines, such as Design News, Equipment World, Trenchless Technology and Cleaner Magazine. |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| As an adjunct professor at two universities, he developed and taught a graduate course titled "Real Time Design with Microcontrollers"; and he taught two undergraduate courses titled "Digital Electronics" and "Introduction to Electrical Engineering". He developed and delivered numerous internal training seminars for current and former employers. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Sourced and located vendors for the electronics industry throughout his career. LCD's, PCB's, contract manufacturers, molded plastic parts, passive and active electronic components and membrane switch panels are just a few examples of his expertise in sourcing vendors. He has been involved in every stage from initial vendor selection to vendor qualification and final approval. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Native |
| English | Fluent |
| Italian | Beginner |
| Portuguese | Beginner |
Fields of Expertise
development engineering management, new product development management, design engineering, design for assembly, design for cost, design for manufacturability, design for testability, design process, design-for-quality, development process, device product development, electronic product development, electronic product technology innovation, electronics research and development, engineering design, medical device product development, new product design, new product development, product development cycle time, rapid product development, digital circuit, electronic circuit, electronics engineering, adder circuit, analog circuit, analog switch, combined analog/digital circuit, data bus, digital circuit design, digital integrated circuit, digital logic, electronic breadboard, electronic circuit analysis, electronic circuit design, electronics testing, parallel circuit, resistance-capacitance circuit, software design, testability, battery industry, trenchless technology, amplifier output stage, binary digit, ultrasonic electronics science, wireless communication, bistable multivibrator, electronics, electronics design engineering, amplifier circuit, product design, electric circuit, amplifier