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Expert Details

Transparent Armor

ID: 731704 Delaware, USA

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Expert has extensive experience in the transparent armor industry and some of his responsibilities and achievements are as follows: Planned and managed projects. Examples include: lower the cost of McCurdy’s Armor through complete redesign (DDM), hyperspectral sensor (DDM), Transparent Armor improvements (SCHOTT – government funded program), PAWS / EVALOCH improvements (DDM – government funded programs), Rotary and linear switches (NOS) and many other smaller projects. Identified resources and requirements, assigned responsibilities and coordinated directly/indirectly with project staff to ensure successful completion of the projects. Authored or collaborated on white papers and project proposals in response to BAAs and other FBO announcements. Implemented engineering, quality, procurement, and manufacturing procedures and practices to streamline interaction between departments and vendors. Created procurement RFQs for significant components or subprojects. Examples include blast testing, transparent armor, etc. Created test plans for both internal verification and 3rd party validation purposes. Examples include ballistic and blast testing at the customer sites, environmental tests at certified labs, etc. Analyzed experimentation data and FEA results to analyze design changes or process improvements. Interacted with customer directly to understand their requirements, resolve their issues, and provide them with the proposals that directly met their requirements. Delivered regular (monthly/yearly) status reports. Supervised budget aspects in connection with project engineering. Evaluated performance and functionality: offered ways to improve performance when appropriate. Ensured proper dissemination of tech info among company and clientele. Developed cost models, product specifications, and other supporting documentation. Supported statistical design of experiments and analysis of data. Researched, wrote specifications and purchased lab equipment for new projects. Researched and evaluated new technologies that could lead to product improvements. Documented manufacturing processes and created user manuals. Involved in creation of intellectual property. Managed both engineering personnel groups and manufacturing production lines.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1999 Degree: BS Subject: Engineering Institution: Algonquin College

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2012 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Chief Engineer Department:
Responsibilities:
- Planned and managed projects. Examples include: lower the cost of McCurdy's Armor through complete redesign (DDM), hyperspectral sensor (DDM), other smaller projects.
- Identified resources and requirements, assigned responsibilities and coordinated directly/indirectly with project staff to ensure successful completion of the projects.
- Authored or collaborated on white papers and project proposals in response to BAAs and other FBO announcements.
- Implemented engineering, quality, procurement, and manufacturing procedures and practices to streamline interaction between departments and vendors.
- Created procurement RFQs for significant components or subprojects. Examples include blast testing, transparent armor, etc.
- Created test plans for both internal verification and 3rd party validation purposes. Examples include ballistic and blast testing at the customer sites, environmental tests at certified labs, etc.
- Analyzed experimentation data and FEA results to analyze design changes or process improvements.
- Interacted with customer directly to understand their requirements, resolve their issues, and provide them with the proposals that directly met their requirements.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2009 to 2012 Employer: SCHOTT DiamondView Armor Products, LLC Title: Design Engineer Department:
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop new components DiamondView transparent armor product lines
- Interact with the sales group and the customers to provide desired solutions
- Lead mechanical engineers and interns in completion of the assigned task
- Design production tooling for manufacturing processes, new projects (ex. Vibration testing fixtures or other test setups), etc.
- Perform experiments to ensure proper design, operation and manufacturing of new products
- Complete Technical Data Packages including specification control drawings, bill of materials, and bill of operations for all components and sub-components of various DiamondView transparent armor systems
- Develop cost models for new products for quotation purposes
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2006 to 2009 Employer: Dynamic Defense Materials, LLC Title: Design Engineer Department:
Responsibilities:
Available upon request.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2005 to 2006 Employer: Neptec Optical Solutions LLC Title: Senior Dev. Engineer Department:
Responsibilities:
Available upon request.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2003 to 2005 Employer: Neptec Optical Solutions LLC Title: Process Engineer Department:
Responsibilities:
Available upon request.

Fields of Expertise

armor, cost model, data management, engineering, management, manufacturing, manufacturing research and development, procurement regulation, product improvement, project management, research management

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