SUMMARY
Hands on Engineer/Team leader, with broad experience in the development of systems and processes, applying Lasers and Optics, to address the challenges in the fields of : Semiconductor, Telecom, Laser parts manufacturing and Medical Device.
SKILLS
IR,Visible,UV and X-ray Optics
Laser Optics, Physics, and Safety
Optical Modeling and Design in Zemax (EE)
Modeling : CAD, MathCad
Systems Integration (optical, electrical,
mechanical, motion)
Optical Alignment
Testing / Data Collection
System Troubleshooting
Motion Control (Automation) programming
Excimer Micromachining
Semiconductor Processing
Dual Ion Beam Sputter Deposition
Laser Safety Officer
Product Management
Project Management
Engineering Team Management
Vacuum System Design and Maintenance
Microscopy: Visible, X-ray, Atomic Force, SEM
Metrology/Analysis:
Spectroscopy (Vis,DUV,X-ray),
Spectrophotometry
Ellipsometry
Reflectometry
EXPERIENCE
OMNIGUIDE Inc., Cambridge, MA (Medical Device) 6/04-2/11
Group Leader, Applications Engineering; 1/06-2/11
Business Development and Clinical Affairs
• OmniGuide developed a flexible, multilayer photonic bandgap (PBG) hollow waveguide/fiber, tuned to transmit the CO2 Laser wavelength, for soft tissue cutting, ablation and coagulation, medical applications.
• Performed Validation Testing and Emulation, to determine efficacy of the Fiber, and associated delivery systems, in each clinical application.
• Performed Field Studies, to initially put the system through its application, to determine how to further optimize all aspects of the solution, including the Engineering of fiber delivery systems. This entails, attending many surgeries with the Thought Leaders of each clinical specialty.
• Planned and participated in Demos, Conferences, Courses, Customer training, and the writing and approval of all field protocols.
• My Applications Group participated in the development and validation of all products, including: Integrated Laser Systems, Laser/Adapter Systems, PBG fiber products, Delivery systems and accessories.
• Assumed additional responsibilities as Group Leader of Service Engineering and Service Product Manager from 10/08.
o Developed Service Field/Depot system, procedures and policies, achieving high customer satisfaction.
o Ran Product as P&L, maintained budget, achieved breakeven in 2010.
Optical Applications/Systems Engineer; 6/04-1/06
Systems Group
• Project Leader for Laser Adapter, and Gas Control System projects.
• Developed and tested prototypes for each system.
• Brought systems to Field Trials and Launch.
• Designed all Alignment and Service apparatus.
• Developed DHF, wrote all manuals, production and field procedures.
• Participated in companies first 510k FDA submission.
Honors: 4 US Patents "Photonic crystal fibers and medical systems including photonic crystal fibers", 3 additional patent applications, and 4 published articles.
H&R TECHNOLOGY, Lowell, MA. (Aerospace Materials Laser Welding) 4/03-6/03
Contract Engineer
• Calculated alloy optical parameters to model laser melt interaction.
• Modeled the laser-metal-plasma melting interaction, in order to predict ideal process parameters.
• Troubleshoot and Engineer tool modifications, to support improved processing of aerospace metals: Ti-6-4, Inconel 718, and Stainless Steel.
• Perform and characterize metallurgy of laser welding experiments to improve processing.
OPTICAL SWITCH CORPORATION, Bedford, MA. (Telecom/Semiconductor) 8/00-9/02
Senior Applications Engineer
Microphotonics Group
• Build, design, integrate and support capital, 2 and 3 Beam, Interference Lithography Exposure Tools.
• Lead Engineer in the development of three different lithography tools.
• Service and support all lasers, in either tools or Q.C. stations.
• Aid semiconductor process development for customers, and company product lines (Phase Masks, DFB gratings, SWS.)
• Develop and characterize, Dual Ion Beam Sputter deposition processes for dielectric thin films required by product line.
• Develop an Electro-Optical Active Phase Stabilization system.
• Design and build, I/O, control, amplification and filtering electronics as needed.
• Support all internal design and fabrication activities.
• In the field: Install tools, train customers and troubleshoot all software, electrical, I/O, optical, laser, motion control, mechanical and process issues.
• Laser Safety Officer
J. P. SERCEL ASSOCIATES, Inc, Hollis NH. (Laser Micromachining) 2/99-8/00
Director of Laser Applications Lab, Laser Applications Engineer
• Research, develop and implement, Excimer Laser micromachining processes, using near field imaging techniques, with 248, 193 and 157 nm wavelengths; and programmable (Galil) motion control.
• Performed 157 nm Optical Damage Studies (in cooperation with SPICA technologies),
• Represent the company at trade shows as a Technical Exhibitor.
• Laser Safety Officer.
THERMA-WAVE Inc., Fremont, CA. (Semiconductor Metrology) 1/98-9/98
Field Applications Engineer (North-East)
Field Service Division
• Aid Semiconductor Implanters and Manufacturers monitor their processes with, optical thin film metrology tools, (Beam Profile Reflectometry, Beam Profile Ellipsometry, white and DUV Spectrometry), and implant monitoring tools, (Excited Thermal and Plasma Wave detection).
• This entails: Remote and on-site customer relations, Recipe Development (The best use of devices and programming parameters.), troubleshooting of hardware and software issues, tool installations, and work in Class 1, clean room environments.
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 8/85-9/95
NBC-NCO, Infantryman 8/85-10/94
C. Company 1-181 Infantry, Cambridge, MA
Awards: Army Commendation Medal (91), Army Achievement Medal (90,93)
National Defense Medal, 4 Year Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Training Ribbon.
Fire team Leader, Infantryman. 10/94-9/95
C. Company 2-124 Infantry, Orlando , FL.
Awards: Army Achievement Medal (95)
BOSTON TRANSFORMER, Revere MA. 6/88-3/91
Quality Assurance Manager
• Aided the rebuild of the testing lab, upon company move from Doble Engineering.
• Tested and troubleshot magnet windings, coils, high B field assemblies for Ion Beam steering, and customized High Voltage transformers.
• Testing consisted of: mechanical dimensioning, turns ratio voltages, inductance,...
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