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Hayden C.
Tekerman
7522 SW 143 AVE
MIAMI, FL; 33183
(305) 546 ­ 6660
haydentek@ufl.edu
tek@tekmatic.net
www.tekmatic.net
Professional Experience
❖ BioChar Water Purification Research Scientist
➢ April 2014 to Present: Univ. of Florida; Gainesville, FL
Experimentation with sorption of methylene blue contaminant. Analyzed the
water quality results filtered by bagasse biochar. The biochar filter was
treated with varying washing techniques. Washing techniques included tap
water, hydroxide (base), hydrochloric acid, acetone (organic), deionized
water and a combination of all substances.
Accomplishments
● Successful Results:
○ Purification from 10 ppm to 0.002 ppm
● PhD Caliber Experimentation & Lead to Expansion on Results
❖ IPPD Engineer: Duke Energy
➢ August 2015­Present: Univ. of Florida; Gainesville, FL
Integrated Product & Process Design is a UF and industry collaboration
program. Along with a multi­disciplinary team of engineers, I am analyzing
the condition of the current quality of incoming effluent water from UF’s
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The team and I are responsible for
lowering the Silt Density Index level to a target of three, to prevent filtration
membrane damage and increase operational efficiency. The result of
producing higher quality water leads to financial savings for Duke Energy
and environmental benefits for the several actors involved.
❖ CEO & Co­Founder: TekMatic Corporation
➢ January 2012­Present: Miami, FL
TekMatic Co. provides professional baseball training & equipment. The
copyrighted hitting system is utilized and endorsed by multiple MLB players
and coaches. Patented products have been independently distributed on a
national scale. Marketing techniques and an advanced online platform has
allowed TekMatic to compete with notable entities in the baseball industry.
Accomplishments
● Consistent Company Growth & National Product Distribution
● Effective Online Presence & Innovative Web Based Applications
Education
❖ University of Florida: Biological Engineering
❖ Bachelors of Science: ​2012­2016
➢ Focus: Land/Water Conservation & Renewable Energy
● Water Quality & Conservation
● Natural Turbine Generation
○ Ocean, Wind & HydroPower
● Innovation Academy
❖ Miami­Dade College
❖ Associates of Arts Degree: ​2009­2011
➢ Focus of Mechanical Engineering
❖ School for Advanced Studies: ​2009­2011
➢ Cum Laude & Superintendent's Diploma of Distinction
SKILLS
● Business Leadership & Management
● Engineering Research Analysis & Innovation
● Product Design, Marketing & Distribution
● Creative Design & Writing Experience
● AutoCad, GIS, Excel VBA, HTML
References:
Dr. James D. Leary ​DrLeary@ufl.edu​ (352) 392­1864 ext.115
Mark T. Savoff: ​MSAVOFF@entergy.com​ Contact Upon Request
Dr. Bin Gao ​bg55@ufl.edu​ (352) 392­1864 ext.285