Resume of Applications Engineer

Title
Applications Engineer

Primary Skills
Application Development, Technical Support, Problem Resolution, Project, Program and Product Mgmt, Process Improvement

Location
US-NY-Cohoes (will consider relocating)

Posted
Jan-21-08


PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Results driven professional with successful track record reflecting strong leadership qualifications coupled with hands-on technical expertise. Exceptional communicator with a keen aptitude for assessing customers' needs and a talent for proactively identifying and resolving problems. Proven ability to multiply productivity of diverse workforces. Aggressively identifies opportunities, develops focus, and provides solutions. Documented proficiency in translating corporate vision into concrete results. Strengths include:

- New Business Development
- Project Management
- Problem Analysis and Resolution
- Application Development and Support
- Marketing & Sales Support
- Test Plan Development and Lab Skills
- Customer/Vendor Relations
- Six Sigma/ Technical Presentations
- Team Leadership
- Personnel Training
- Policy/Procedure/Curriculum Formulation


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Momentive Performance Materials - Waterford, NY 2007 -- Present

NEW PRODUCT APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (2007 -- Present)

Technology group's commercial interface, working with account management, marketing and customer from identification of an opportunity without an existing solution. Determines customer requirements for material performance and brainstorms and validates possible processing optimization measures. Works with Product Developers to guide formulation efforts by developing customer-specific testing and providing customer-minded feedback to ensure new material exceeds expectations. Conducts application specific testing for performance properties and reliability, builds test parts for customers, researches equipment and packaging solutions, and organizes production trials.

Selected Results:
- Tested material properties and processing parameters and offered troubleshooting expertise critical to successful specification of polymeric components and optimization of polymer processing in turnkey manufacturing solution for solar cell manufacturing.
- Developed test methods for prescreening products prior to submitting for costly product compliance and safety testing.
- Worked jointly with several equipment manufactures to develop production solutions for multiple customers in various markets.

General Electric Company, Silicones Division - Waterford, NY 2000 -- 2007

APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (2005 -- Present)
TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (2003 -- 2005)
CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS SPECIALIST (2002 -- 2003)
COMMERCIAL TECHNICAL MARKETING AND SALES SPECIALIST (2000 -- 2002)

Initially recruited for esteemed Commercial Development Training Program. Provided customers with technical assistance and critical application support while developing product knowledge, sales competencies, and corporate leadership skills. Rapidly achieved program goals and completed projects of increasing complexity and scope in the areas of sales, marketing and technical support. Adept in silicone chemistry and processing as well as customer interaction, moved into a commercial/technology hybrid engineering role. Provided in-depth technical support for existing applications, servicing several high visibility and Fortune 500 accounts. Promoted to application development, identifying and developing new application opportunities for existing silicone materials, as well as identifying opportunities and validation partners for new product introductions.

Selected Results:
- Researched, tested, and specified dispensing and processing equipment, testing and reliability equipment, and small volume packaging for new line of fast-cure silicone adhesives.
- Used knowledge gained through equipment validation as well as product development testing to create and publish material processing and handling guides for customers and equipment manufacturers.
- Designed test plans for new and existing products to generate data specific to focus markets and applications for the purpose of creating technical reports and marketing literature.
- Provided new application support for growth in excess of $2MM, including boundaryless sales opportunities for other divisions of General Electric.
- Gave executive level presentations in support of company's Six Sigma initiatives.
- Seamlessly transitioned GE Silicones' Technical Department from an internal job function to an outsourced operation; responsible for vendor selection, staffing, training, and account management.

United States Air Force Officer 1995 -- 2000

CHIEF, JUNIOR ROTC OPERATIONS / Rank: Captain (1998 -- 2000)
CHIEF, JUNIOR ROTC SCHOOL SUPPORT / Rank: First Lieutenant (1997 -- 1998)
OFFICER IN CHARGE, TRAINING AND RESOURCES / Rank: First Lieutenant (1997)
OFFICER IN CHARGE, LAW ENFORCEMENT / Rank: Second Lieutenant (1995 -- 1997)

Held positions of increased responsibility in the areas of personnel leadership and program management. Started in command positions responsible for providing leadership for 130 person security and law enforcement squadron. Oversaw procurement, storage and maintenance of mobility equipment, as well as development and oversight of all training. In career broadening move, hired by new owners to be responsible for the operation of a worldwide citizenship program undergoing a major expansion initiative. Provided key leadership and instruction for 1,400 instructors at 609 locations throughout the world, and designed a successful promotional campaign to gain Congressional support for the program expansion.

Selected Results:
- Developed policies, projects, and reports to drive successful execution of command objectives.
- Responsible for training of all instructors for Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) program; developed all training resources and conducted all offsite training and certification sessions.
- Created a high-profile promotional campaign to drive Junior ROTC program expansion initiative and to heighten program awareness within the United States Congress.
- Conceptualized and established a mobility section that developed an effective deployment process for the Security Police squadron, saving up to 10 man-hours per deployment.
- Organized deployment of and served as flight commander for more than 60 personnel in advanced threat condition overseas environment.

EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor of Science, General Engineering and Biology - 1995
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colorado Springs, CO

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Sales Essentials Training, Design of Experiment Course, Executive Presentation Skills, Commercial Development Sales and Marketing Program, Company Grade Officer Management Course

Certifications
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Sales Essentials Training, Design of Experiment Course, Executive Presentation Skills, Commercial Development Sales and Marketing Program, Company Grade Officer Management Course


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