This document is a resume for William W. Horadam, an analytical research chemist with over 25 years of experience using NMR spectroscopy to solve problems in the petrochemical industry. He has extensive experience establishing and maintaining NMR programs, performing analyses, characterizing materials, troubleshooting issues, and training other staff. Currently he works as an NMR specialist at Fairmount Minerals, where he reestablished their NMR program and solves complex problems.

1. WILLIAM W. HORADAM
24434 Tucker House Lane
Katy, TX 77493
Cell: 281-798-0138 williamhoradam@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Analytical research chemist with twenty- five years extensive experience in NMR
spectroscopy serving petrochemical research, development, and technical support.
Excellent at problem solving in crisis situations as well as daily customer support
and process control feedback to meet company needs and goals. Able to bring
together a diverse team of people and skills to contend with arising dilemmas.
Tenacious and creative advocate of new perspectives and methodologies to resolve
difficulties. Direct experience with:
NMR spectroscopy Molecular modeling Structure elucidation
FTIR UV/Vis New product development Plant / Tolling support
Computer admin Instrumentation repair HSE support
IC GC HPLC XRF ICP Staff mentoring and training
Remote computing operation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fairmount Minerals, Sugar Land, TX 2014-
Present
Analytical Chemist NMR Specialist
Re-establish their NMR program. Establishing routine and nonroutine analysis for
resins, additives, competitors. Solve complex problems through single and
multidimension NMR experiments in conjunction with other analytical techniques.
Kraton Polymers, LLC , Houston,Texas
2009- 2012
Analytical Chemist NMR Specialist
Established their new internal NMR program. Commissioning and
operated/maintaining a Varian INOVA AS500/51. Updated software and hardware to
include remote operation and automated data processing programming. Performed
in depth competitive surveillance, reverse engineering compound and final product
formulations. Corporate analytical lead for problem solving and patent defense.
 Resolved patent defense for tapered block copolymers securing and
expanding the company’s market for significant immediate fiscal return.
 Reverse engineered wire and cable materials to open new markets for the
company.
 Charaterized and reversed engineered new sulfonated polymers for very high
margins new products.
Champion Technologies , Fresno,Texas 2007-
2009

2. Analytical Staff Chemist
Developing their growing NMR program. Characterized surfactants, dispersants and
emulsifiers for product development. Troubleshot plant issues involving high
molecular weight oligomerization of feed materials.
INVISTA , Orange,Texas 2006- 2007
Analytical Chemist, R&D Specialist
Introducing experiments, sample preparation procedures, relaxation agents, and
proper solvents for their materials. Optimizing and standardizing instrumentation
parameters. Recommending and applying reference material and software needed
for efficient NMR problem solving. Making new methods, researching competitor
materials, and consulting on other analytical procedures.
 Characterized and quantified dendritic polyester polyol for
commercialization.
 Resolved XRF and ICP issues to qualify Cu heterogeneous catalyst.
 Evaluation and acceptance methods for 11
B co-catalysts developed.
BRUKER BIOSPIN, The Woodlands,Texas 2004-
2005
Applications Engineer
Installation and repair of superconducting NMR magnet systems and consoles.
Installation of NMR probes and accessories to new and existing NMR systems.
Troubleshooting and solving issues existing NMR systems.
SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY LP, Houston,Texas 1989-
2004
Research Technician > Senior Technician > Entry Chemist > Chemist >
Research Chemist
Focused on NMR spectroscopy of cracked hydrocarbons and phosphorous catalysts.
Repaired, maintained, and system administered five high field NMR spectrometers .
Expanded methods for hydrotreated materials. Mentored, trained, and supervised
both technical staff and high school interns. Recognized as a NMR spectroscopy
expert and reclassified. Duties included NMR interpretation of multiple nuclei.
Characterization and troubleshooting of refinery range materials, phosphine
catalysts, polymers, and new synthesis molecules. System administration of multiple
UNIX and PC platforms, software support, and automation development. NMR
instrument repair, maintenance, procurement, and retirement. NMR method
development for elastomers and refinery range materials. Computing support for
VAX/VMS and UNIX platforms. Liaison between Ohio University and Belpre
personnel. On site NMR support for Belpre at Ohio University.
 Pygas support resulted in multiple catalyst sales to Shell and Exxon/Mobil
worldwide for 30+ million in sales.
 Developed quick analysis for process control of C4 and C5 hydrotreating
reactors.
 Evaluation and acceptance methods for 31
P co-catalysts developed for
improved SHAC catalyst resulting in over ten percent efficiency
improvement.
 Elastomers divested: assumed the role as 1
H NMR expert and automation

3. developer.
 Developed and supported new branched surfactant method through
commercialization.
 Determined and quantified 31
P degradation products in phosphine catalyst.
 Successfully supported new product test runs at elastomers plant in Belpre,
Ohio.
 Identified material clogging Lambert field jet fuel pipeline: over $100 million
in savings.
 Identified and quantified multiple organic 29
Si compounds for new Lithium
initiator.
 Assumed the role and responsibilities of a chemist retiring in 1996.
 Automated 2D NMR acquisition and processing COSY, HETCOR, HMBC, HSQC
 Separated and identified gum forming components of pyrolysis gasoline.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Competencies focused on mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineering and
their application in biological systems, medical equipment, prosthetic devices,
implant design, human factors, and system safety engineering.