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Background - Schooling
• University of Utah
• Two academic scholarships
• BSME, Cum Laude
• GPA 3.35
• President Pi Tau Sigma
• President AIAA Student Chapter
• Completed degree in 3.5 years of
school
• Top score in Utah on EIT (FE) test 1981
• P.E. License, 1987 (inactive)
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Background Work History 2012-present
• Moxtek, Inc.
Sr. Staff Engineer
– Responsible for development
and implementation of soft X-
Ray sources used in X-Ray
fluorescence, diffraction and
imaging industries.
– Developed key X-ray tube for
PIXL , which will enable the
MARS 2020 rover analyze and
map the structure of rocks on
Mars, with the goal of finding
evidence of past life on Mars
– Developed X-ray tube 100x more
powerful than previous X-ray
tubes offered by Moxtek
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Background Work History 2008-2011 (1982-1988)
• Varian Medical Systems
Sr. Design Engineer
– Design, development and testing of rotating anode X-ray tubes
– Conceptualized, analyzed and developed the first finned anode
X-ray tube of which a derivative now represents 60% of total
sales for Varian
– Revolutionized industry by the introduction of anode grounded
tube technology, 40% increase in power
– Developed stationary anode X-ray tubes for backscatter imaging
systems
– Developed B200 Housing which reduced production cost by 60%
after listening to vendor
– Developed revolutionary electron optics
– Developed new X-ray shielding gaskets which had additional
benefits for reduction of arcs
– Introduced graded High Voltage interfaces
– Patents
• Application #12/488429 - Rotating anode with hub
connected via tangentially connected spokes In process
for patent, has been filed with USPTO.
• Application #12/913432 – Methods of x-ray shielding
insulating materials In process for patent, has been filed
with USPTO.
• Application #12/817373 – Labyrinth thermal isolation of
rotating anode perimeter and hub In process for patent,
has been filed with USPTO.
• Long throw electron gun source for x-ray tubes This
Invention Disclosure is with inventors for drafting for the
attorneys.
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Background Work History 1988 - 1991
• Envirotech Molded Products
Sales Engineer
– Engineered conversion of metal products to
injection molded parts using the full spectrum
of thermoplastic materials
– Analyzed existing Quotation system and made
the case to change the system in order to
increase competitiveness and profitability. New
system changed the entire business model
leading to much larger business and wider
customer base
– Reshaped pump industry via an innovative
change to pump design which increased
reliability, reduced tooling costs and parts
count, and serendipitously improved pump
performance
– Made sales calls and serviced customer
accounts
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Background Work History 1991 - 1995
• Morton ASP ( Autoliv ASP)
Senior Design Engineer
– Developed two pyrotechnically
actuated driver-side airbag
inflators
– Shifted paradigms by using
volumetric analysis to drive
design constraints
– Developed Alpha 5 relational
database to aid in design and
analysis of difficult filter design
– Developed DFMEA techniques
and company standards for use in
airbag industry
– Numerous patents in filed
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Background Work History 1995 - 2000
• Quantic Industries (PacSci)
Product Manager
– Developed initiator designs and
processes with .999999 reliability at 95%
confidence
– Utilized lean manufacturing and single
piece part flow with SPC controls
– Developed suppliers and supplier
controls to maintain process capabilities
internally and externally
– Technical liaison with all automakers
foreign and domestic
– Co-developed ultra low energy high
reliability Semi Conductor Bridge (SCB)
with Auburn University involving several
patents
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Background Work History 2000 - 2003
• LifeSparc, Inc.
VP of Research and Development
– Created new engineering
department
– Developed document and design
control procedures
– Directed engineering personnel
and projects
– Technical marketing to car
makers world wide
– Spearheaded industry paradigm
shift toward SMART initiators
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Background Work History 2003 – 2004
• Pacific Scientific EMC
(Quantic)
Consultant
– Trouble shoot Pyrotechnic
device programs designs,
processes, and materials
– Turned problem solving visit to
customer into contract
opportunity
– Developed recoilless projectile
and ignition system in 16 weeks
for use in RPG defeat system
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