Description
A visionary, dynamic and effective technical leader with a proven track record of scientific vision, innovation and accomplishment to lead and manage R&D and Engineering teams. Excellent problem-solving skills combined with strong organizational, communication and interpersonal qualities to effectively function across multidisciplinary teams. Highly proactive, results and performance driven to meet and exceed business goals (reduce cost/improve quality). Promote people growth by motivation, and empowering. Experienced budget planner and executor. Skilled in c-GMP/GLP, ISO, QSR, FDA and ICH guidelines for regulatory compliance. Strictly adhere to corporate environmental, ergo, health & safety policy. Embrace and embed Process Excellence (PE) culture (Six Sigma, lean thinking, DE). Maintain high level of honesty, integrity and work ethics.
Work Experience
| COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
|---|---|---|
| (Confidential) | (Confidential) | 8/2003 - Present |
| Digilens, Inc. | (Confidential) | 11/2001 - 3/2003 |
| Bell Laboratories- Lucent Technologies, Inc. | (Confidential) | 8/1984 - 10/2001 |
Education
| SCHOOL | MAJOR | YEAR | DEGREE |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Organic Chemistry | 1982 | Doctorate Degree |
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SELECTED MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Successfully executed both as a scientist as well as a group/team leader in multiple strategic materials R&D projects on cutting-edge products benefiting humanity from high-tech (microelectronics, fiber-optic telecommunication, optical switching) to consumer health (medical device) applications.q Key R&D member of the new product development team in successful completion of the qualification, FDA approval and launching of four cutting-edge J&J Vision Products in 2004-2006, boosting the market share of the company significantly (exceeding expectations of multi-million dollar sales in record time).q Designed and developed a low-cost (50% lower than competition) polymer- organic liquid crystal composite (HPDLC) based low-power, lightweight, high dynamic range and low ripple DGE device in ~ 6 months, 2003.q Successfully led new fiber-optic product introduction from conceptualization to full-scale commercialization by driving for cost reduction and performance enhancements: reduced processing cost by 50%, 1997-2000.q Recognized by Lucent’s highly prestigious Environmental HERO awards two years in a row (1998 and 1999) for speedy implementation of Green Technology (non-VOC and solvent-less UV curable polymer coatings) into manufacturing, saving the corporation a fine of over $1 MM/month as imposed by Georgia EPD in 1996.Companies I like:
J&J, Abott, Pfizer, Bausch & Lomb, Ciba Vision, Boston Scientific, Coca Cola, Georgia Pacific, Wyeth, Novartis
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