Solopower Company
Industry: Solar energy company
DescriptionSoloPower is a solar energy company developing and manufacturing Copper indium gallium selenide Thin-film flexible Photo-voltaic Solar Panels. The company uses a special electroplating technology to utilize nearly 100% of its materials. Headquarters: San Jose, CA Founded: 2005 Type of business: Privately held company
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Solopower Employees
GE October 2007 - November 2013
Solopower June 2006 - October 2007
Skills
Device Characterization, Photovoltaics, physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Six Sigma, Semiconductor Device, Semiconductor Process..., Device Modeling, Sputter Deposition, Screen Printing, Spin Coating, E-beam Evaporation, Wet Chemical Etching, Stability, Reliability, JMP, Minitab, Labview, Visual Basic, C++, Matlab, RCA, Physics of Failure, Metrology, Nanotechnology, Optics, MEMS, Scanning Electron..., Characterization, Spectroscopy, Physics
Education
Colorado State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Physics
Colorado State University
Master of Science (MS), Physics
Addis Ababa University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physics
HR Answers, Inc. October 2013 - Present
Solopower March 2012 - June 2013
L & W Investigations January 2012 - December 2012
MEMC / Solaicx September 2007 - December 2011
Employment Trends April 2007 - September 2007
InLine Commercial Construction September 2006 - March 2007
Seabold Construction October 2003 - September 2006
Washington County District Attorney's Office June 2002 - June 2003
Accents on Baskets January 1999 - May 2000
Reser's Fine Foods November 1994 - December 1997
Skills
Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Start-ups, Program Management, System Administration, Event Planning, Office Management, ADP Payroll, Ceridian Payroll System, Payroll Processing, Expense Report Tracking, Travel Arrangements, Meeting and Conference..., Report and Document..., Highly Effective..., Meticulously Organized..., Payroll, Manufacturing, Project Planning, PowerPoint, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Process Scheduler, Human Resources, Budgets, Policy, JMP, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Public Speaking, Time Management, Windows, Sales, Leadership, Marketing, Employee Training, Team Building, Research, Software Documentation, Management, Change Management, Purchasing, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation
Education
Portland Community College
General Education with a focus on Foreign Languages
Kateeva October 2013 - Present
Crosslink Capital July 2013 - Present
Alta Devices February 2009 - Present
Intematix December 2007 - Present
ReVera 2006 - Present
Applied MicroStructures, Inc. 2003 - Present
Solopower February 2006 - July 2013
Crosslink Capital September 2005 - July 2013
Twin Creeks Technologies, Inc January 2008 - December 2012
Photodigm 2000 - 2011
Skills
Venture Capital, Start-ups, Product Marketing, Semiconductors, Business Strategy, Product Development, Strategy Development, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property, Cleantech, Fundraising, Team Building, Photovoltaics, Portfolio Management, Technology Transfer, Solar, Valuation, Solar Energy, Strategy, Venture Financing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Materials Science, Entrepreneurship, Energy Efficiency, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Manufacturing, Product Management, Corporate Development, Cross-functional Team..., Alternative Energy, Clean Technology, Electronics, Patents, R&D, Angel Investing, MEMS, Renewable Energy, Physics, Metrology, Nanotechnology, Computational Materials..., Semiconductor Industry, IPO, Silicon, Energy, CVD, Sustainable Energy, Private Equity, Mobile Devices
Education
Temple University 1979 — 1984
Ph.D., Solid State Physics
Université Paris Sud (Paris XI) 1974 — 1979
DEA, Physique des Solides
Lycée Saint-Louis Paris 1972 — 1973
Ortrun US September 2013 - Present
LifeCare Coalition Outreach July 2013 - January 2015
FormFactor Inc. June 2007 - September 2012
FormFactor June 2007 - September 2012
Solopower June 2010 - October 2010
FormFactor June 2007 - May 2010
The Ohio State University, COLUMBUS OHIO, USA November 2005 - May 2007
University of Pretoria September 2005 - November 2005
Ecole Nationale Sup. de Chimie de Paris, PARIS, FRANCE February 2005 - August 2005
Chemline Nig Ltd, LAGOS, NIGERIA June 1999 - January 2002
Skills
Characterization, Materials, Electroplating, Thin Films, Semiconductors, R&D, Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Design of Experiments, Failure Analysis, MEMS, PVD, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, JMP, Reel-to-reel plating, SPC, Sales, Product Marketing, FMEA, Business Development..., Technology Transfer, Engineering, International Business..., Product Engineering, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Sputtering, Spectroscopy, Electrochemistry, Sensors, Scanning Electron...
Education
Rhodes University 2002 — 2005
PhD, Chemistry
University of Lagos 1996 — 1998
MSc, Chemistry
Delta State University (NG) 1987 — 1991
BSc, Chemistry
Lionbridge January 2014 - April 2014
Lionbridge August 2013 - January 2014
Solopower July 2012 - March 2013
High Adventures, Leadership and Orienteering (HALO) March 2001 - March 2008
Chem Clean of Spokane January 1999 - May 2005
Skills
Public Speaking, Customer Service, Coaching, Non-profits, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Small Business, Teaching, Fundraising, Team Building, SPC, Semiconductor Industry, Semiconductors, Project Planning, Thin Films, Budgets, Training, Design of Experiments, Troubleshooting, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Yield, Start-ups, PowerPoint, Engineering, Operations Management, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Photovoltaics, Solar Energy, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Analysis, Outlook, Product Development, Reliability, Process Simulation, Nonprofits, Six Sigma, Project Management, Program Management, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Electronics, Team Leadership
Education
University of Oregon
Business Administration and Management, General
Solexel May 2014 - Present
Solopower June 2011 - September 2013
Solopower September 2010 - June 2011
Stanford University May 2006 - September 2010
Stanford University March 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Characterization, Solar Cells, Thin Films
Education
Stanford University 2005 — 2010
PhD, Materials Science and Engineering
Sabanci University 2001 — 2005
BS, Materials Science and Engineering
Service Steel Inc. April 2013 - July 2013
SoloPower July 2012 - January 2013
Norm Thompson Outfitters August 2007 - September 2011
Norm Thompson Outfitters July 2005 - August 2007
Norm Thompson Outfitters July 2004 - July 2005
Norm Thompson Outfitters October 2003 - June 2004
May Department Stores, Meier & Frank division June 1995 - August 2002
May Department Stores, Meier & Frank division June 1988 - June 1995
Skills
Product Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing Negotiation, Vendor Relations, Spreadsheets, Business Math, Purchasing, Project Implementation, Supply Chain, Inventory Analysis, EDI, Sales Operations, Vendor Managed Inventory, Marketing Communications, Sustainable Business, Multiple Channel Sales, Merchandising Strategies, Volunteer Leadership, Manufacturing, Merchandising, Dedication to..., Fashion, Process Improvement, Collaborative..., E-commerce, Retail, Supplier Evaluation, Pricing Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Customer Service, Supplier Performance, Communication Skills, Inventory Management, Pricing, Interpersonal..., Supplier Development, Fundraising, Supply Chain Management, Item Master, Independent Thinking, Volunteering, Cross-functional..., Sales, Apparel
Education
Portland State University - School of Business
BA, Marketing, 3.45
University of Oregon - Eugene, Oregon
Honors College, General Studies and Theater
DWFritz Automation (Aerotek) March 2014 - January 2015
Daifuku America (Aerotek) March 2013 - January 2014
Solopower July 2012 - January 2013
SolarWorld January 2009 - July 2012
Maxim Integrated September 2006 - January 2009
IKON Office Solutions August 2004 - September 2006
Skills
Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Repair, Automation, Electronics, Preventive Maintenance, Manufacturing, Networking, Robotics, Pneumatics, Equipment Maintenance, PLC, Sensors, Electricians, Software Installation, Hydraulics, Calibration, Testing, CVD, SPC, PVD, Thin Films, Metrology, Solar Energy, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Process Engineering, Design of Experiments, Photolithography, Engineering, Six Sigma, Failure Analysis, Photovoltaics, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Semiconductor Industry, Silicon, Electro-mechanical, Clean Rooms, Test Equipment, Continuous Improvement, Field Service, Process Control, Equipment Installation, Engineering Management, FMEA, 5S, Manufacturing..., ISO, Materials, Process Simulation
Education
ITT- Technical Institute 2003 — 2005
Associate of Science, Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology
Portland Community College
Soltrium Technology Ltd, Shenzhen September 2014 - Present
SunnyResource, Inc. March 2010 - Present
Solopower November 2005 - February 2010
GenoRx, Inc. October 2002 - August 2005
Skills
C, C++, Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, HTML, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Customer Service, Outlook, Java, Strategic Planning, Research, Matlab
Education
James Cook University 1992 — 1995
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Inorganic Chemistry
Fujian Normal University 1982 — 1985
Master's degree, Chemistry
Tesla Motors October 2013 - Present
Schneider Electric February 2013 - October 2013
Google August 2012 - January 2013
AQT Solar January 2012 - July 2012
Stion June 2011 - October 2011
SoloPower August 2010 - June 2011
Soladigm January 2010 - July 2010
DayStar Technologies August 2008 - May 2009
Seagate Technology 1993 - 2008
Delta Vacuum Technology June 1991 - June 1993
Skills
SolidWorks Modeler, 5S Champion, Solar, Excel, Troubleshooting, Solar Energy, Energy, Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Semiconductors, Vacuum, Thin Films, Solidworks, Electronics, Photovoltaics, Product Development, Manufacturing, Process Simulation
Education
De Anza College 2010 — 2011
SolidWorks 3D CAD
Evergreen Valley College 1994 — 1995
AC Electronics
De Anza College 1982 — 1984
Electronics
NSC 1981 — 1982
Certificate, Vacuum Technology
Maxim Integrated January 2013 - Present
Solopower April 2010 - January 2013
AMD/GlobalFoundries March 2004 - April 2010
Analog Devices February 1998 - July 1999
Skills
Solar, Semiconductors, CMOS, Statistics, Reliability, Photovoltaics, CVD, PVSyst, JMP, Solar Energy, Failure Analysis, Silicon, R&D, Labview, Materials Science, Characterization, Thin Films, Solar Cells, SPC, Process Integration, Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Simulations, Semiconductor Industry, PVD, Metrology, IC
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1999 — 2004
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, 4.0
Auburn University 1995 — 1997
MS, Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras 1991 — 1995
B. Tech., Electronics and Communication Engineering
San Jose State University
M.B.A., Business
SoloPower April 2012 - February 2013
MEMC Electronic Materials April 2011 - February 2012
MEMC Electronic Materials February 2011 - April 2011
SolarWorld October 2008 - February 2011
MEMC Electronic Materials 1994 - 2008
Skills
Production Management, Problem Solving, Organizational..., Detail Orientated, Technical Writing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Production Managment, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, SPC, Training, Process Engineering, Electronics, Management, Solar Energy, Design of Experiments, Photovoltaics, Metrology, Kaizen, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, Automation, Project Planning, Thin Films, Engineering, Troubleshooting, Semiconductors
Education
Truman State University 1980 — 1984
BS, Business Administration
Spin Transfer Technologies October 2013 - October 2014
Solopower January 2012 - June 2013
Solopower June 2011 - January 2012
Solopower January 2011 - June 2011
Solopower April 2010 - January 2011
NanoGram Corporation January 2009 - September 2009
NanoGram Corporation June 2008 - January 2009
NanoGram Corporation December 2007 - June 2008
Lumileds Lighting April 2003 - November 2007
Skills
Characterization, Photovoltaics, PVD, Renewable Energy, Thin Films, Electronics, R&D, Process Engineering, Design of Experiments, Solar Energy, Physics, JMP, Materials, Materials Science, Semiconductors, Technology Transfer, Nanomaterials, Failure Analysis, Solar Cells, Manufacturing, Technology Leadership, Process Simulation, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, CVD, Metrology, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Sputtering, Vacuum, Process Integration, Device Characterization, Nanotechnology, MEMS, Silicon, Semiconductor Industry, PECVD, MOCVD, Yield, CIGS, Laser, Engineering Management, Scanning Electron..., Coatings, Diffusion, Evaporation, Thin Film..., Etching, Electroplating, Optoelectronics, Reliability
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) dissertation incomplete, Materials Science and Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Materials Science and Engineering
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Chemistry
Solopower June 2011 - September 2011
Theta Delta Chi Fraternity June 2010 - December 2010
DRL Capital Management June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Finance, Business Analysis
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Classical Civilizations
The Athenian School 2001 — 2008
Cymer January 2014 - Present
Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa July 2012 - September 2013
Vestas Americas June 2009 - June 2012
Mundaka Mendi 2006 - 2012
Solopower August 2008 - March 2009
PAKSENSE November 2007 - March 2008
Boise Angel Alliance 2007 - 2008
APPLIED MATERIALS July 2001 - August 2003
.. July 1999 - July 2001
U.S. Navy Reserve November 1992 - 2001
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Strategy, Start-ups, Process Engineering, Leadership, Management, Project Planning, Manufacturing, Team Building, SaaS, Engineering, Training, Military, Enterprise Software, Analysis, Security Clearance, Business Planning, Security, Executive Management, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Renewable Energy, Engineering Management, Semiconductors, Operations Management, Strategic Partnerships, Energy, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Product Development, Six Sigma, Navy, Management Skills, Nuclear, Policy, Wind, Solar Energy, P&L Management, Alternative Energy, Power Generation, Continuous Improvement
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 2003 — 2005
MBA, MAJORS: Finance and Operations & Information Management
Joint Forces Staff College 2004 — 2004
Advanced Joint Professional Military Education, Theater Level Staff Planning and Execution
Naval War College 2004 — 2004
Joint Professional Military Education, Strategy& Policy, National Security Decision Making and Joint Military Operations.
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2000 — 2000
Certificate, Executive Institute
Ivey Business School at Western University 1999 — 1999
Certificate, Marketing Institute
U.S. Navy Nuclear Power School 1988 — 1989
Graduate, Nuclear Engineering
University of Idaho 1982 — 1987
BS, Chemical Engineering cum laude
Parma High School
Cepheid March 2013 - Present
ESP Baroque September 2006 - Present
St Joseph of Arimathea Chapel July 2006 - Present
Solopower February 2008 - March 2013
Skills
Solidworks, Troubleshooting, Process Equipment, Process Improvement, Equipment Installation, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Design, AutoCAD, JMP, SQL, Equipment Selection, Machine Vision, Process Development, R&D, Thin Films, Photovoltaics, PV, Paper Converting, Slitting, Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal, Robot Programming, Music, Organ, Solar Energy, Engineering, Materials, Solar Cells, Manufacturing, Automation, Oracle Agile PLM, EPDM, Renewable Energy, Manufacturing..., Mechanical Engineering, Preventive Maintenance, Machine Design, Process Engineering, SolidWorks
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2004 — 2007
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Solopower May 2012 - Present
Cascade Microtech October 2005 - February 2011
State of Wyoming Dept of Public Health - Chemical Testing Program November 1999 - April 2003
Sheldahl 1997 - 1999
Intel 1993 - 1996
Rogers Corporation 1979 - 1992
Skills
Electroplating, Chemical Processing, Semiconductor..., SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, Microsoft Office, Excel, Semiconductors, Design of Experiments, Thin Films, Microsoft Excel, PVD, CVD, JMP, Process Engineering, Characterization, Electrochemistry, Failure Analysis, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Process Integration, Materials, Engineering Management, Etching, Manufacturing, Photolithography, Gas Chromatography, R&D, Silicon, Yield, Plasma Etch, Solar Cells, Solar Energy, Engineering, Photovoltaics, EDX, Process Control, Nanotechnology, Vacuum, Lean Manufacturing, Sputtering, Root Cause Analysis, Semiconductor Industry, Scanning Electron...
Education
Arizona State University
M. Ed, educational media, training
Arizona State University
BA, Chemistry Education
Arizona State University
BA, BS Psychology
Philips Lumileds August 2011 - Present
Solopower September 2008 - June 2011
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company June 2007 - August 2007
Education
University of Florida 2006 — 2008
MS, Materials Science and Engineering
National Taiwan University 1999 — 2003
B.S.E, Engineering Science and Ocean Engineering
GLO January 2013 - July 2015
Solopower August 2012 - January 2013
Twin Creeks Technologies, Inc February 2011 - February 2012
MiaSole June 2010 - September 2010
MiaSole June 2009 - September 2009
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich &Rosati Law Firm June 2008 - September 2008
Novellus Systems June 2007 - September 2007
Blue29 Inc July 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Semiconductors, Thin Films, Photovoltaics, Solar Energy, Silicon, Semiconductor Industry, Metrology, Sensors, Design of Experiments, Characterization, R&D, Solar Cells, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, PVD, JMP, SPC, Failure Analysis, Physics, CVD, PECVD, Manufacturing
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2010 — 2010
Master's degree, Mandarin Chinese
University of California, Santa Barbara 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
University of California, Santa Barbara 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy, A
University of California, Santa Barbara 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Applied Linguistics
Palo Alto Sr. High School 2003 — 2006
Applied Materials March 2014 - Present
3D Forms December 2013 - March 2014
Arcanum Alloy Design March 2013 - December 2013
Solopower July 2012 - March 2013
Solopower May 2010 - July 2012
Solopower November 2009 - May 2010
Solopower March 2007 - November 2009
Solopower February 2006 - March 2007
ASM NuTool Inc 2005 - 2006
NuTool Inc 2002 - 2003
Skills
Materials Science, Thin Films, Semiconductors, Photovoltaics, Electrochemistry, Electroplating, Reaction Engineering, PVD, CIGS, Characterization, R&D, Solar Energy, Physics, Evaporation, Design of Experiments, SPC, Manufacturing, Diffusion, Patents, Photolithography, Sputtering, Silicon, Etching, Process Integration, Thin Film..., Materials, Nanomaterials, Vacuum, Renewable Energy, Failure Analysis, Metrology, JMP, MEMS, Solar PV, Surface Chemistry, Scanning Electron..., Coatings, Ellipsometry, Semiconductor Industry, XPS, Plasma Physics, Simulations, Device Characterization, Labview, Process Simulation
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1996 — 2001
PhD, Materials Science and Engineering
Colorado School of Mines 1994 — 1996
MSc, Materials Science and Engineering
Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University 1987 — 1992
BS
Spin Transfer Technologies March 2015 - Present
HGST, a Western Digital company July 2012 - February 2015
Solopower May 2010 - July 2012
Solopower June 2009 - May 2010
Solopower October 2008 - June 2009
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies August 2004 - October 2008
Skills
Solar Cells, Semiconductors, Physics, Characterization, Thin Films, XRD, Solar, Labview, Matlab, Photovoltaics, SEM, Renewable Energy, Product Development, Device Physics, Nanotechnology, Process Development, Start-ups, Materials Science, Solar Energy, Powder X-ray Diffraction
Education
Yale University 1999 — 2004
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics
Purdue University 1996 — 1998
M.S.E.E., E.E. - Solid State Devices
The University of Texas at Arlington 1987 — 1994
B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering
HGST, a Western Digital company March 2013 - Present
Solopower August 2007 - March 2013
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (formerly IBM) December 1996 - August 2007
Headway Technologies August 1995 - November 1996
Skills
Thin Films, PVD, Solar Cells, Metrology, Yield, CIGS, ALD, Semiconductors, Thermal Processing, JMP, Atomic Layer Deposition, Process Integration, R&D, Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Manufacturing, Photovoltaics, Solar Energy, SPC, Materials, Characterization, Failure Analysis, Design of Experiments, Vacuum, Sputtering, Nanofabrication, Optics, Magnetics, Nanomaterials
Education
Harvard University 1990 — 1995
PhD, Applied Physics
Harvard University 1989 — 1990
SM, Applied Physics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1985 — 1989
SB, Materials Science and Engineering
John F Kennedy high school
GT Advanced Technologies November 2012 - Present
Twin Creeks Technologies, Inc May 2011 - Present
Solopower October 2009 - May 2011
Solar Integrated Technologies January 2007 - October 2009
Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group 2002 - 2008
ARCO - Siemens - Shell Solar 1978 - 2002
Skills
Solar Energy, Photovoltaics, Business Development, Alternative Energy, Product Development, Cleantech, Solar PV, Renewable Energy, Engineering, Start-ups, Product Management, Solar Power, Energy Efficiency, Energy, Failure Analysis, Project Engineering, Inverters, Manufacturing, Thin Films, Solar Cells, Testing, Solar Thermal, Program Management, Integration, Characterization, Leadership, R&D, Management, Design of Experiments, Electricians, PV, Sustainability, Materials Science, Materials, Semiconductors, Product Marketing, Smart Grid, Engineering Management, Energy Management, Fuel Cells, Biomass, Project Management, Energy Conservation, Lean Manufacturing, Sustainable Energy, Electrical Engineering, Green Technology, Wind, Sales Operations
Education
Northeastern University 1968 — 1973
BS EE, Engineering & environmental
MiaSole March 2015 - Present
Sonnenbatterie GmbH October 2014 - March 2015
Canadian Solar Inc. December 2013 - October 2014
Trina Solar January 2012 - December 2013
Twin Creeks Technologies, Inc May 2011 - January 2012
Solopower March 2010 - May 2011
DC Power Systems August 2009 - March 2010
EnergyPeak May 2008 - August 2009
Materials Research Laboratory August 2005 - January 2008
University of Alabama at Birmingham June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Photovoltaics, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Strategy, Product Development, Product Management, Business Strategy, Product Marketing, Technical Program..., Business Development, Financial Modeling, Cross Functional Team..., Energy Storage, ROI Optimization, Start-ups, Batteries, Solar PV, Solar Cells, Engineering, Cleantech, Solar Thermal, Energy Efficiency, Thin Films, Management, Sustainable Energy, Semiconductors, Engineering Management, Design of Experiments, Inverters, Nanotechnology, Energy Management, Solar Power, Manufacturing, Materials, PVSyst, Electric Vehicles, Communications Audits, Silicon, Power Electronics, Systems Engineering, Value Engineering, Process Improvement, Smart Grid, PV, Energy Audits
Education
Penn State University 2001 — 2007
Materials Science and Engineering (Electronics & Photonics Materials focus), Crystal Physics/Chemistry, Thin-Films, Bandgap Engineering, Optical Physics, Thermodynamics, more...
Altoona Area High School 1996 — 1998
Honors, Honors/Regents High School/Secondary Diploma Program
3D Forms September 2013 - Present
Solopower 2006 - 2009
Nutool Inc., ASM Nutool Inc 1999 - 2006
Applied Materials 1995 - 1999
OnTrack Systems 1993 - 1995
Applied Materials 1989 - 1994
BP 1981 - 1987
Skills
Semiconductors, Photovoltaics, Solar Energy, Start-ups, R&D, Thin Films, Manufacturing, Product Development, Renewable Energy, Venture Capital, Engineering Management, Cleantech, Product Management, Semiconductor Industry, Design of Experiments
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1986 — 1989
Master's Degree
Staff Finders Technical Inc. August 2014 - Present
White Owl Training February 2014 - Present
High Tech Networking Group (CCCJS) January 2009 - Present
Volt May 2013 - September 2013
Solopower May 2012 - January 2013
Volt June 2009 - June 2010
SEH America October 2007 - December 2008
Intel Corporation July 2000 - June 2007
Crystalline Materials March 1999 - August 1999
Intel Corporation August 1995 - September 1998
Skills
Troubleshooting, Manufacturing, Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, SPC, Continuous Improvement, Testing, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Process Engineering, Analysis, Operations Management, Teamwork, Coaching, Data Analysis, Training, Inventory Management, Supervisory Skills, Data Entry, Technical Documentation, Creative Problem Solving, Clean Rooms, Administration, Control Charts, Employee Training, Problem Solving, Social Media, Teaching, Social Networking, One-on-one Training, Small Group Training, Large Group Training, Large Group Facilitation, Mentoring, Documentation, attention to Detail, assembly, Time Management, Strategy, Customer Service, Forklift Operation, LOTO
Education
Arizona State University
BS
Glendale Community College
AA
Applied Materials May 2013 - Present
Solopower September 2010 - May 2013
Florida Solar Energy Center May 2005 - September 2010
University of South Florida August 2001 - May 2004
Skills
Thin Films, Photovoltaics, CVD, PVD, Reliability, Process Development, Materials Science, Rapid Themal Processing, Nanotechnology, SPC, Solar Cells, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Evaporation, JMP, Materials, Sputtering, Design of Experiments, Failure Analysis, Characterization, Manufacturing, R&D, Process Integration, Vacuum, PECVD, Solar Energy, Nanomaterials, Metrology, Semiconductors, Silicon, EDX, Renewable Energy, Electronics, AFM, Device Characterization, Yield, Sensors, Photolithography, MEMS, Nanofabrication, Process Simulation, Electrochemistry, Etching, Semiconductor Industry, Plasma Etch, XPS
Education
University of Central Florida 2005 — 2010
PhD, Electrical Engineering
University of South Florida 2001 — 2004
Masters, Electrical Engineering
SAKEC, University of Mumbai 1998 — 2001
B.S, Electronics Engineering
Fr Agnel Polytechnic 1994 — 1998
Associate of Science, Industrial Electronics
Nishkian Chamberlain, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Maisons Marques & Domaines April 2013 - December 2013
Opus Fund Services May 2009 - March 2013
Solopower February 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Office Management, Executive Support, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Presentation Skills, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Human Resources, Expense Management, Payroll Administration, Management, Social Networking
Education
San Jose State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
PepsiCo March 2015 - Present
Greatbatch Medical March 2013 - March 2015
StitchCraft, LLC September 2003 - September 2014
Solopower August 2012 - January 2013
StitchCraft, LLC September 2007 - April 2012
Sears, Roebuck and Co. May 2000 - February 2001
Jones Lang LaSalle December 1996 - January 2000
Jones Lang LaSalle December 1993 - December 1996
Skills
Hazardous Materials, Sustainability, HAZWOPER, Environmental Compliance, Hazardous Waste..., Manufacturing, Project Management, Environmental Awareness, EHS, Asbestos, Marketing Strategy, Design of Experiments, Strategic Planning, ISO 14001, Public Speaking, Recycling, Train Employees, Ergonomics, Solar Cells, Solar Energy, Leadership, Remediation, Real Estate Transactions, Property Management, Real Estate Due..., Supervisory Experience, OSHA Certified, DOT Compliance, Environmental Science, Environmental Issues, Hazardous Materials..., Incident Response, Incident Investigation, Safety Compliance, Lean Manufacturing, CIGS, Semiconductor Industry, Behavior Based Safety, PVD, Photovoltaics, Phase 1, Program Management, Environmental..., Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Environmental Site..., Health and Safety, Behavioral Based Safety, ISO 9001, ISO 13485
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 1989 — 1992
B.S., Anthropology, Chemistry, Mathematics
Solopower Systems, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Solopower July 2012 - April 2015
WaferTech January 2008 - July 2012
Burger King Corporation March 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Troubleshooting, Manufacturing, Semiconductor Industry, Solar Energy, Digital Photography, Thin Films, PVD, Forklift Operator, Photoshop, CVD, Overhead Cranes, Operations Management, Clean Rooms, Supervisory Skills, Pneumatic Tools, Assembler, Hazmat Trained, Team Management, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Wedding Photography, Portrait Photography, Lightroom, Photovoltaics
Education
Clark College 2014 — 2017
Associate of Science (A.S.), Electrical Engineering
Marshall High School 2004 — 2007
Glo-USA May 2014 - Present
Nessim Consulting, LLC July 2012 - May 2014
Capella Photonics Inc. July 2008 - July 2012
Solopower 2007 - 2008
Maxtor July 2005 - June 2006
Solyndra 2006 - 2006
Seagate Technology 1995 - 2005
Skills
Six Sigma, Design of Experiments, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, SPC, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing..., Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Engineering Management, Process Improvement, 5S, Integration, Quality System, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Start-ups, Engineering, DMAIC, Process Simulation, Product Development, Testing, Process Engineering, Materials Management, Management, Root Cause Analysis, Electronics, Team Building, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing..., Semiconductors, Operations Management, Quality Control, Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, R&D, Automation, Design for Manufacturing, MRP, Contract Manufacturing, PCB design, Strategy, Materials, Purchasing, Leadership, Thin Films, Project Management
Education
BSIE - Industrial & Systems Engineering Certified Six Sigma Brown Belt Executive Black Belt
San Jose State University, Industrial & Systems Engineering
San Jose State University
Industrial Engineering
EpiBiome January 2015 - Present
HGST November 2012 - December 2014
Solopower September 2010 - September 2012
Stanford University 2004 - October 2010
Skills
Nanotechnology, AFM, Thin Films, Characterization, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Experimentation, Photonics, Photolithography, Labview, Sputtering, Design of Experiments, JMP, MEMS, Materials, Device Characterization, Photovoltaics, Physics, R&D, Matlab, Solar Cells, Materials Science, Microscopy, Optics, Fluorescence, PVD, CVD, Solar Energy, Optical Microscopy, Spectroscopy, Semiconductors, Nanofabrication, Nanomaterials, Failure Analysis, Simulations, Vacuum, Scanning Electron...
Education
Stanford University 2004 — 2010
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Applied Physics
GCA Savvian July 2014 - Present
Industry Ventures September 2013 - May 2014
Actua Corporation June 2013 - August 2013
Voce Capital Management February 2013 - May 2013
Bank of America Merrill Lynch June 2012 - August 2012
Kaiser Permanente June 2011 - August 2011
Palisade Financial June 2010 - August 2010
Solopower June 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Leadership, Farsi, PowerPoint, Financial Analysis, Management, Finance, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Marketing, Equities, Strategic Sourcing, Capital IQ, Financial Modeling, Salesforce, LBO, DCF Valuation, Market Research, Time Management
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Political Economy
ACCENT International Consortium for Academic Programs Abroad
Italian Studies
University of California at Berkeley May 2011 - Present
Solopower February 2011 - 2013
University of California at Berkeley August 2008 - May 2011
University of California at Berkeley 2008 - 2011
University of California at Berkeley 2007 - 2008
Skills
Nanotechnology, Solar, Photovoltaics, Renewable Energy, Energy, Materials, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Device Physics, Chemistry, Semiconductors, Nanofabrication, Nanomaterials, Thin Films, Characterization, Materials Science, Surface Chemistry, Labview, AFM, Sensors, Matlab, XRD, CVD, Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy, Research, Microfabrication, Semiconductor..., R&D, Polymers, Modeling, C++, Scanning Electron..., Product Development, Microscopy, Simulation, Photolithography, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Simulations
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2011 — 2016
PhD Candidate, Physics
University of California, Berkeley 2011 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Physics
University of California, Berkeley 2008 — 2011
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University 2004 — 2007
B.S, Physics
2002 — 2004
Nuclear Engineering
SoloPower December 2014 - Present
Kyocera March 2014 - October 2014
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. April 2012 - January 2014
Solar World November 2009 - April 2012
Planar Systems August 2007 - October 2008
General Electric June 2005 - May 2007
VersaLogic Corporation March 2004 - November 2004
ENTEK Manufacturing May 2002 - November 2003
Mitsubishi Corporation May 1999 - February 2003
Compaq September 1990 - April 1999
Skills
Design of Experiments, SPC, FMEA, Quality Management, Measurement System..., Manufacturing, Engineering, Problem Solving, Product Development, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, ISO, Customer Relations, Testing, Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Iso 9000, Electronics, DMAIC, Quality System, Program Management, Minitab, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Troubleshooting, Supplier Quality, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., 5S, Automation, Value Stream Mapping, Project Planning, Process Simulation, Engineering Management, Design for Manufacturing, Strategy, Management, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, TQM, Manufacturing..., Mechanical Engineering
Education
Boston University 1983 — 1985
MS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Washington 1977 — 1979
B.S., Scientific and Technical Communications
TetraSun, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Solar Corporation August 2015 - Present
Battery Company (undisclosed as per NDA) October 2013 - May 2015
TetraSun, Inc. March 2013 - October 2013
Solopower February 2011 - February 2013
Danish Technical University July 2009 - December 2010
University of California, Santa Barbara September 2005 - December 2010
DuPont July 2007 - September 2007
University of California, Santa Barbara January 2003 - September 2005
Universidad Nacional De Mexico January 1998 - June 2001
Universidad Nacional De Mexico January 1998 - June 2001
Skills
Electrochemistry, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Thin Films, Nanoparticles, XPS, CIGS, Photocatalysis, Solar Cells, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, Ion Chromatography, Characterization, Chemistry, PVD, Catalysis, Inorganic Chemistry, FTIR, CVD, Design of Experiments, Semiconductors, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Photolithography, TGA, Spectroscopy, AFM, R&D, Photovoltaics, UV/Vis, Polymers, Nanomaterials, Scanning Electron..., JMP, Sputtering, Materials, Metrology, Raman, Chemical Engineering, Coatings, Surface Chemistry, Clean Rooms, Electroplating, Gas Chromatography, PECVD, Technology Transfer, Fuel Cells, MEMS, Nanofabrication, Failure Analysis, Electrochemical...
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 2005 — 2010
PhD, Material Science
University of California, Santa Barbara 2003 — 2005
MS, Chemical Engineering
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México 1997 — 2002
Chemical Engineering
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory December 2014 - July 2015
Solopower Systems Inc. July 2014 - December 2014
Arcanum Alloys March 2013 - April 2014
Solopower January 2011 - March 2013
Encore Solar Inc. August 2010 - November 2010
Olin Corporation June 2005 - August 2010
Black & Decker May 2004 - May 2005
Gould Electronics May 2000 - April 2004
United States Steel Corporation 1994 - 2000
Skills
Metallurgy, Electroplating, Corrosion, Materials, Extractive Metallurgy, Failure Analysis, Anodizing, Materials Science, Thin Films, Characterization, SPC, Design of Experiments, Photovoltaics, Alloys, Material Selection, Manufacturing, PVD, R&D, Semiconductors, 5S, CVD, FMEA, Process Engineering, Electrochemistry, Solar Cells, Steel, JMP, Mechanical Testing, Process Simulation, Spectroscopy, Process Control, Nanotechnology, Metrology, Coatings, Polymers, AFM, Factory, Silicon, Nanomaterials, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Solar Energy, Sputtering, Reliability, Engineering Management, Scanning Electron..., Vacuum, XPS, Physics, Root Cause Analysis
Education
University of Missouri-Rolla 1989 — 1993
Ph.D, Metallurgical Engineering
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 1986 — 1989
MSc., Metallurgical Engineering
Istanbul Technical University 1979 — 1983
B.S, Metallurgical Engineering
First Solar April 2015 - Present
Samali September 2014 - March 2015
Sure Solutions September 2013 - September 2014
Solopower June 2012 - July 2013
United Solar Ovonic 2009 - May 2012
United Solar Ovonic 2006 - 2009
Sika 2004 - 2006
Several 1996 - 2003
Mead Packaging - Inks & Coatings Division 1992 - 1995
Mead Corporation 1991 - 1991
Skills
Product Development, Business Development, R&D, Cross-functional Team..., Technology Development, Product Management, Engineering Management, Materials, Engineering, Polymers, Coatings, Adhesives, Cleantech, Energy, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar PV, Photovoltaics, Materials Science, Alternative Energy, Design of Experiments, Thin Films, Automotive, Process Engineering, Sustainable Energy, FMEA, Failure Analysis, Chemistry, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Solidworks, Minitab, Energy Efficiency, Design for Manufacturing, SPC, Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, AutoCAD, 5S, Manufacturing..., Supply Chain Management, Injection Molding, Manufacturing Operations, Kaizen
Education
Case Western Reserve University 1981 — 1986
PhD, Polymers
Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
Polymers
Solopower 2011 - April 2013
Xyratex October 2005 - November 2009
Applied Materials 1995 - 2002
NASA/ Ames 1992 - 1995
Watkins Johnson 1988 - 1992
Hewlett-Packard 1984 - 1987
National Semiconductor June 1982 - August 1982
Skills
Solidworks, Manufacturing, Pro Engineer, Engineering, Testing, Electronics, Automation, Troubleshooting, SPC, Algor, AutoCAD, Product Design, Process Engineering, Design of Experiments, Product Development, Mechanical Engineering, COSMOS, CAD, Finite Element Analysis, GD&T, CFDesign, Engineering Management, FMEA, Labview, Failure Analysis, Robotics, Design for Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Metrology, Semiconductors, Sensors, Continuous Improvement, Materials, Renewable Energy, Manufacturing..., Product Management, R&D, Simulations, Six Sigma, Project Planning, Solar Energy
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1984 — 1988
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Cupertino High School
California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General May 2015 - Present
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law May 2014 - Present
Solopower July 2012 - May 2013
Music in May September 2011 - April 2012
Solopower June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Human Resources, Troubleshooting, Windows, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Employee Relations
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Business Concentration
University of California, Santa Cruz 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Management/Economics
View, Inc. July 2013 - Present
Solopower August 2012 - July 2013
Stion January 2011 - August 2012
Solopower January 2008 - January 2011
IBM November 2000 - January 2008
Epic Systems Corporation June 1998 - October 2000
Skills
MES, Full SDLC, Manufacturing, SaaS, Vendor Management, ERP, Semiconductors, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Integration, Process Improvement, Start-ups, Databases, Business Process, Management, Process Engineering, CRM, Windows Server, Automation, Oracle E-Business Suite, Testing, SharePoint, Six Sigma, Project Management, Engineering Management, Information Technology, Team Building, Software Project..., IT Management, Troubleshooting, Business Analysis, Procurement, Servers, Cloud Computing, Product Development, Enterprise Software, Outsourcing, Product Management, SPC, Process Simulation, Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Data Center, Salesforce.com, Budgets, IT Strategy, Business Development, Strategy
Education
Santa Clara University 2005 — 2008
MBA
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1996 — 1998
MS
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani 1992 — 1996
BS
PSBB 1985 — 1992
High School
SoloPower June 2007 - Present
Fazendinha Selma, Pocinhos do Rio Verde, MG 2003 - 2013
KLA-Tencor January 2003 - June 2007
Nanoconduction 2007 - 2007
KLA-Tencor March 1998 - December 2002
Skills
Characterization, STM, AFM, Thin Films, IR, Vacuum, UV
Education
Colorado State University 1996 — 1998
Post Doc, Dye Sensitization of PV materials
Universidade Estadual de Campinas 1989 — 1996
PhD, Physical Chemistry, Solar Energy, Electrochemistry, Optics
Weizmann Institute of Science 1985 — 1987
MSc, Physical Chemistry, PV materials
State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry 1980 — 1984
BSc, Chemistry
Temple-Culberson Enterprises January 2010 - Present
GT Advanced Technologies January 2014 - December 2014
ATS Automation June 2013 - January 2014
Amonix, Inc. November 2010 - January 2013
Solopower January 2010 - December 2010
GE Solar / Primestar Solar April 2007 - December 2009
SolarWorld June 2006 - March 2007
Shell Solar June 2004 - June 2006
Siemens Solar March 2000 - June 2004
Seagate Technology June 1988 - March 2000
Skills
Manufacturing, Product Development, Program Management, Solar Energy, Procurement, Photovoltaics, Renewable Energy, Engineering Management, Strategic Planning, Process Engineering, Design of Experiments, Engineering, Six Sigma, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, R&D, Process Improvement, Energy, Continuous Improvement, Semiconductors, Cross-functional Team..., Materials, Project Management, FMEA, Automation, Materials Management
Education
Cal. Poly Pomona (B.S. Electrical Engineering) 1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
UCLA 1998 — 2000
Graduate Certificate, Manufacturing Engineering, 3.4
Maxim Integrated September 2014 - Present
Reaction Technology, Inc June 2013 - August 2014
Solopower July 2008 - May 2013
Solyndra 2008 - 2008
Analog Devices Inc June 1988 - October 2006
Advanced Micro Devices April 1984 - April 1988
Skills
PECVD, Diffusion, Semiconductors, Semiconductor..., Start-ups, Troubleshooting, PVD, Etching, Evaporation, CVD, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Soldering, Engineers, Thin Films, Plasma Etch, Silicon, Semiconductor Industry, Lithography, Semiconductor Equipment, Nanotechnology, Vacuum, Characterization, Sputtering, JMP, Sensors, Design of Experiments, Electronics, Failure Analysis, Photovoltaics, Process Engineering, Process Simulation, Robotics, Electro-mechanical, Root Cause Analysis, Preventive Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance, IC, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Metrology, Equipment Installation, SPC, AFM, Photolithography, Clean Rooms, Reliability, Materials Science, Labview, Solar Energy, UHV
Education
Colorado State University-Pueblo 1980 — 1984
Pueblo Community College 1980 — 1983
A.A.S., Microelectronics
Perkin Elmer February 2014 - Present
Solopower May 2008 - April 2013
Intel Corporation September 1997 - September 2007
Applied Materials June 1994 - August 1997
Skills
Intel, Metrology, Electronics, Lean Manufacturing, Robotics, Equipment Maintenance, Calibration, Manufacturing, Windows 7, Microsoft..., Internet Browser..., R, Thin Films
Education
De Anza College 1989 — 1991
Compouter Aid Design
Apple Inc November 2013 - Present
Solexant Inc June 2010 - October 2013
Solopower February 2009 - June 2010
Symyx Technologies July 2006 - December 2008
University of Wisconsin-Madison July 2003 - July 2006
Skills
Thin Films, Sputtering, Characterization, Solar Cells, PVD, Design of Experiments, CVD, Photovoltaics, Semiconductors, Chemistry, MEMS, Solar Energy, Physics, Evaporation, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Renewable Energy, Nanotechnology, Materials, Process Simulation, Materials Science, UHV, Raman, Failure Analysis, Vacuum Deposition, R&D, JMP, Scanning Electron..., Nanomaterials, Photolithography, Surface Chemistry, Device Characterization, AFM, Solar, Thin Film process..., Physical vapor..., High Vacuum, Epitaxial film growth, NVRAM device..., Structural and..., Thermal & E-beam...
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2003 — 2006
Research Scientist, Materials Science & Engineering
University of Puerto Rico 2002 — 2003
Sr. Scientist, Advanced Materials Research Laboratory
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Peidras 1999 — 2002
Ph.D., Physics
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur 1996 — 1998
M.Tech., Materials Science
Utkal University 1994 — 1996
M.S., Physics
Ravenshaw University, India 1991 — 1994
B.S., Physics
Solopower June 2010 - Present
PC-Doctor, Inc. 2009 - 2010
Wipro Limited 2004 - 2007
Skills
Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Legal Research, Contract Management, Contract Review
Education
University of Virginia School of Law 2007 — 2008
LLM, Law (Corporate)
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University 1999 — 2003
BA Hons LLB, Law
St Thomas Central School
GLOBALFOUNDRIES April 2013 - Present
SoloPower September 2008 - March 2013
Xilinx September 1999 - August 2008
Altera September 1997 - August 1999
AMD June 1994 - August 1997
Skills
Semiconductors, CMOS, Reliability, Failure Analysis, Product Development, FPGA, Quality Management, Foundry Management, SoC, ASIC
Education
University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business
MBA
University of California, Los Angeles
PhD, Electrical Engineering
Drexel University
MS, Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
B. Tech., Electrical Engineering
Exar Corporation December 2012 - Present
SynapSense Corporation May 2012 - December 2012
Solopower 2007 - May 2012
ASM 2004 - 2007
PB Unlimited 2002 - 2004
eFunds 2000 - 2002
Pegasus Solutions 2000 - 2000
REZsolutions, Inc. 1993 - 2000
Arthur Andersen & Co. 1991 - 1993
Skills
Cleantech, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Photovoltaics, Private Equity, Analysis, Finance, Energy, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Certified Public...
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1990 — 1991
BA, Accounting
Apple January 2014 - Present
Alta Devices August 2009 - January 2014
Orion Metrology January 2008 - November 2010
Solopower October 2008 - August 2009
Celerity June 1995 - December 2007
Insync 1995 - 1999
Systems Chemistry 1993 - 1995
Safety Storage, Inc. January 1990 - January 1993
Westinghouse Electric Company January 1988 - January 1990
Skills
Technology Transfer, Mergers, Contract Negotiations, Solar, Corporate Development, Semiconductor Process..., Solar Energy, Contract Negotiation, Semiconductors, Business Development, Photovoltaics, Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Engagement, Venture Capital, Military, Governmental Affairs, Talent Acquisition, Renewable Energy, Batteries, Solidworks, Executive Management, Startup Development, Early-stage Startups, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, AutoCAD, Start-ups, Manufacturing, Product Development, Thin Films, Materials Science, Business Strategy, Strategy, Cleantech, Electronics, Engineering, R&D, Materials, Design of Experiments, Cross-functional Team..., Semiconductor Industry, Process Engineering, Mobile power, Mobile Devices, UAV, MIlitary business..., Venture Capital Funding, Private Equity Funding, New Ventures, Energy
Education
San Jose State University 1988 — 1992
MBA, International Marketing
California State University-Chico 1983 — 1987
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Math (minor)
Santen December 2012 - Present
SunPower Corp June 2005 - May 2012
Solopower 2012 - 2012
Abbott Labs 2004 - 2006
If & Then Inc. 1999 - 2003
Proxinet 2000 - 2002
Puma Technolgy / IntelliSync 2000 - 2002
Think3 2000 - 2001
Pumatech 1998 - 2000
Baxter 1998 - 2000
Skills
Oracle Applications, Oracle E-Business Suite, PL/SQL, Oracle, Oracle HR, Software Development, IT Management, Oracle Discoverer, SaaS, Databases, Integration, Leadership, ERP, Data Center, Unix, Software Documentation, Enterprise Architecture, ITIL, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Requirements Analysis, SDLC
Education
Indiana University Kokomo 1987 — 1989
Mathematics
Purdue University 1987 — 1989
Mathematics
Averatek Corporation March 2009 - Present
Applied Materials September 2008 - March 2009
SoloPower January 2008 - September 2008
Miasole July 2006 - November 2007
JDS Uniphase February 2001 - July 2006
Skills
Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Process Engineering, Design of Experiments, Project Management, Manufacturing..., Process Simulation, Materials, SPC, JIT, Failure Analysis, Start-ups, Engineering Management, Continuous Improvement, cGMP manufacturing, Facilities Management, Flexo, Screen Printing, 6 sigma, Roll to Roll..., Electroless Copper..., Electrolytic Copper..., Fine-line circuits, Flexographic printing, Nano coatings, Solar module..., New Vendor Development, Vendor Management
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1999 — 2001
Masters, Manufacturing Systems Engineering
University of Mumbai 1993 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering
Invisage May 2013 - Present
Solopower November 2008 - Present
Alien Technology 2004 - 2008
Tag Design 2000 - 2001
Skills
Design of Experiments, JMP, SPC, Photovoltaics, Solar Energy, Thin Films, Semiconductors, Characterization
Education
UCLA
Master of Science (MS)
Santa Clara University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Calera Corporation August 2013 - Present
Nanosolar June 2012 - July 2013
Solexel, Inc. July 2010 - July 2012
Solopower April 2009 - July 2010
Optisolar, Inc October 2007 - January 2009
Areias Systems, Inc. November 2005 - September 2007
Extreme Learning Center September 2004 - December 2005
Paramit Corporation July 2000 - September 2003
Skills
Omron, PLC, Robotics, Automation, Programming, Allen Bradley, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Troubleshooting, Electricians, Electronics
Education
San Jose State University 2011 — 2013
MS Engineering, Clean Technology Solar Energy(PV)
University of California, Santa Cruz 1994 — 2000
BS, Computer Engineering
UC Santa Cruz
BS, Computer Engineering
Columbia University 2011 - Present
Solopower June 2008 - August 2011
Skills
Thin Films, Characterization, Solar Cells, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, CVD, JMP, AFM, Failure Analysis, Physics, MEMS, Photovoltaics, Materials, Solar Energy, Semiconductors, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Labview, Design of Experiments, Scanning Electron...
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2011 — 2016
University of California, Berkeley 2005 — 2009
BS, Materials Science and Engineering
Solexel June 2014 - Present
Banyan Energy November 2013 - April 2014
Solopower July 2011 - June 2013
Solopower October 2010 - July 2011
Photovoltaics, Mechanical Engineering at MIT June 2010 - August 2010
Photovoltaics, Mechanical Engineering at MIT September 2007 - May 2010
MIT Women's Technology Program in Mechanical Engineering (WTP-ME) June 2007 - August 2007
Electrochemical Energy Lab, Mechanical Engineering at MIT August 2004 - June 2007
IBM Almaden June 2003 - August 2003
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2004 — 2010
S.M., Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley 2000 — 2004
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering
FormFactor April 2012 - Present
Solopower May 2010 - April 2012
Vishay Tansitor Electronics December 2007 - October 2009
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute December 2006 - October 2007
Army Research Laboratory May 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Thin Films, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Electrodeposition, Materials...
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2002 — 2006
PhD, Chemistry
Saint Anselm College 1998 — 2002
BA, ACS certification, Chemistry
NuvoSun July 2013 - Present
KL Engineering February 2014 - Present
Solopower July 2010 - July 2013
University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute May 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Characterization, Failure Analysis, JMP, Photovoltaics, Design of Experiments, Solar Cells, Labview, Reliability, Semiconductors, Test Engineering, Testing, Scanning Electron..., Data Analysis, Engineering Management, FMEA, Thin Films, Product Design, CAD, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Metrology, Design Engineering, Troubleshooting, Materials, Electronics, Engineering, SPC, R&D, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Simulations, Process Engineering, Device Characterization, SolidWorks, PDM
Education
University of Michigan 2004 — 2010
B.S., Mechanical Engineering and Cell & Molecular Biology
Compass Minerals December 2013 - Present
Solopower August 2012 - September 2014
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory February 2011 - August 2012
Michigan State University August 2006 - August 2010
Idaho National Laboratory June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Scanning Electron..., Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy, Raman, Research, Public Speaking, Thin Films, ICP-OES, UV/Vis, Titration, Process Control, Chemistry, Leadership, Employee Training, Microsoft Office, Technical Presentations, ICP-MS, CVD, PVD, Photolithography, AFM, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Solar Cells, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Characterization
Education
Michigan State University 2006 — 2010
MS Chemistry, Analytical/Electrochemistry
Brigham Young University 2002 — 2005
BS, Chemistry
BYU-Idaho
Spin Transfer Technologies April 2015 - Present
WD, a Western Digital company September 2013 - April 2015
Solopower 2011 - 2013
Solopower 2008 - 2011
HGST, a Western Digital company 2003 - 2008
IBM 2000 - 2003
Wellstream 1998 - 2000
Kvaerner 1997 - 1998
Skills
Engineering, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Design of Experiments, Semiconductor Industry, Project Planning, Troubleshooting, Engineering Management, JMP, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Process Improvement, Product Management, Business Development, Business Strategy, Strategy
Education
University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium 2014 — 2014
Foundation of Business Certificate
Stanford University 2012 — 2012
Clean Energy Market and Investment Opportunities
Lamar University
Master's Degree, Industrial Engineering
University of Pune
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
IntraOp Medical Corporation November 2013 - Present
Solopower March 2012 - October 2015
Solopower 2009 - February 2012
Solopower January 2011 - December 2011
Hunter Laboratories - Part-Time August 2007 - July 2011
Solopower June 2010 - August 2010
Solopower July 2007 - December 2009
Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources Management and Marketing
West Valley College
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration, Management and Liberal Arts
University of Technology-(CAST) Kingston, Jamaica
Supervisory Management
Vauxhall High, Kingston Jamaica
GT Advanced Technologies January 2014 - Present
Amonix, Inc. August 2010 - June 2012
Solopower June 2010 - August 2010
Applied Materials October 2008 - June 2010
SolarWorld July 2004 - September 2008
SolarWorld February 1989 - July 2004
Skills
Iso 9000, Root Cause Analysis, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Photovoltaics, Manufacturing..., Quality System, SPC, Solar Energy, Testing, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Troubleshooting, Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Reliability
Education
Cal Poly Pomona 1975 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Samsung August 2013 - May 2014
Solopower May 2011 - July 2013
Hionix January 2008 - July 2010
Lumileds Philips Lighting January 2007 - January 2008
Symmorphix January 2001 - January 2007
Skills
Manufacturing, SPC, PVD
Education
San Jose City College
Level 1 Certificate, Supervision and Management
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp. August 2013 - Present
Solopower April 2012 - August 2013
SolarWorld September 2007 - April 2012
Ovivo February 2004 - August 2007
Shin-Etsu April 1999 - December 2003
Shin-Etsu June 1992 - April 1999
Skills
Photovoltaics, Design of Experiments, SPC, Thin Films, Solar Energy, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing, PVD, Characterization, CVD, JMP, Root Cause Analysis, Semiconductors, Project Engineering, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Electronics, Automation, Solar Cells, Project Planning, Photolithography, PLC, Failure Analysis, Metrology, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Process Control, Process Simulation, Six Sigma, Process Integration, Materials, FMEA, Labview, Yield, R&D, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Engineering Management, Semiconductor Industry, Electroplating, Renewable Energy, PECVD, Chemical Engineering, 5S, ISO, Silicon, Manufacturing..., AFM
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1987 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering
Washington State University
Master's degree, Engineering/Industrial Management
TEC Equipment November 2013 - Present
SoloPower May 2012 - October 2013
Skills
FMEA, Metrology, Semiconductors, Microsoft Office, JMP, Root Cause Analysis, CVD, Failure Analysis, Photovoltaics, HAZWOPER, Process Improvement, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Product Development, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Pneumatics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Troubleshooting, Electricians, Electronics, Preventive Maintenance, Program Management, Etching, Automation, SPC, Equipment Maintenance, Calibration, Semiconductor Industry, Vacuum, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, PVD, Solar Energy, Project Planning, ISO, Photolithography, Electro-mechanical, Testing, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, PLC, Software Documentation, Process Control, Automotive Repair, Project Management
Education
Mt. Hood Community College 1997 — 1999
Ford ASSET
Canby Union High School 1995 — 1997
Oregon Institute of Technology September 2009 - Present
Oregon Institute of Technology 2009 - 2013
Solopower June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Teaching
Education
Oregon Institute of Technology 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology, Graduating in 2014
Portland Community College 2009 — 2012
Associate's degree, Mathematics and Computer Science
Sutinen Consulting January 2015 - Present
Solopower July 2012 - November 2013
United States Air Force October 2002 - October 2008
Skills
Computer Hardware, Security+, Troubleshooting, Program Management, Software Documentation, Information Assurance, Process Engineering, Hardware, Testing, SPC, Security, IT Management, Data Analysis, Active Directory, Systems Engineering, Semiconductors, Automation, Security Clearance, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Process Simulation, Technical Support, Project Management, Project Planning, Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Software Installation, Cross-functional Team..., Electronics, Lean Manufacturing, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Vendor Management, Operations Management, Electrical Engineering, System Administration, Engineering, Cloud Computing, A+ Certified, Data Center, Engineering Management, System Deployment, Windows, Servers, BMC Remedy, Electricians, XP, Networking, Windows Server
Education
Portland State University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree
Community College of the Air Force 2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (AA), Information Technology