Anthony Balaskas has over 10 years of experience in research and development, production, and quality control. He is skilled in structural failure analysis, lean manufacturing, and process improvement. Currently he is an Assembly & Test Technician at Honeywell, where he builds, tests, and evaluates fiber optic gyroscope assemblies and helps improve testing procedures. Previously he held positions at Brycoat performing coating testing, at CalsonicKansei developing automotive cockpit modules, and at MGA Research conducting vehicle testing and managing supplier programs. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Berklee College Online.

1. Professional Summary
Skills
Work History
ANTHONY BALASKAS
Spring Hill, Florida | (C) 248-303-5241 | balaskas816@yahoo.com
Anthony's background is in research and development and production environments. His strengths include
project management, customer negotiations and detailed report writing. Technically he's highly skilled in
structural failure analysis, latent failure electrical analysis, fiber optic assembly and metallurgical testing.
Practicing Six Sigma techniques, rapid problem solving, cost saving and process improvements have been
beneficial to Anthony's success over the years.
Lean manufacturing
Performance optimization
Creative problem solving
Expert in mechanical assembly
Skilled in final assembly processes
Certified forklift operator
Pneumatic tools use
Fusing, cutting and measuring tools experience
Adept in precision and measuring tools
Fabrication of metal and aluminum
Root cause analysis
Exceptional time management
Strong leader
Detail-oriented
Decisive
Operational analysis
Fast-learner
Hiring, training and supervision
Inventory control and management
Strong work ethic
Natural leader
04/2011 to CurrentAssembly & Test Technician - III
Honeywell Inc – Clearwater, FL
Surpassed expectations
Improving deficiencies
Using lean manufacturing methods to build, test and evaluate fiber optic gyroscope assemblies. Coordinating
corrective action with engineering associates on component failures and quality issues. Align with quality and
production engineers on the component level build and improving the current testing process and printed build
procedures. Using optical test equipment such as digital multi meters, OSA, thermal chamber, Laser Diode
Controller and various other tooling specific to the build processes. Exceeding 5S standards and participating in
continuous improvement, Kaizan and Six Sigma techniques.
04/2010 to 11/2010Senior Thermal Spray Technician
Brycoat – Oldsmar, Fl
Boosted productivity
Delivered results
Performed lab testing and provided statistical data on coating adhesion including coating thickness, micro
hardness, microscopic imaging, dimensional measurement, porosity measurement and microstructure analysis.
Quality inspections and procedures were re-evaluated and critiqued. Working with both Plasma Spray and Flame
spray systems and preparing substrates for chromium nitride coating. Enhanced preventative maintenance
schedule on equipment and systems. Programming thermal spray CNC robot parameters for coating applications.
Formalized the training of new employees for the thermal spray department.
10/2008 to 12/2009Test Lab R&D Technician
CalsonicKansei – Farmington Hills, MI
Improved quality
Coordinated team efforts
Exceeded goals
Teamed up with design and test engineers to accommodate revision changes and validate them to achieve the JD

2. Education
Accomplishments
Power Award for Nissan in comfort class. Developing plans with engineers and customers to build cockpit
modules for developmental testing and research. Improved test set up and execution on various vehicle models in
the Research and Development department. Experimenting with refrigerants, HVAC components, instrument
panels, meters, switches and other interior components. Most testing was conducted under extreme temperature
and humidity in environmental chambers. Documenting test data, performing final inspections and writing
internal reports for test engineers. Also restructured calibration/maintenance and repair of test systems. Updated
the cataloging and tracking system for inventory of various testing programs.
09/2003 to 09/2008Test Lab R&D Technician
MGA Research – Troy, MI
Reduced setup time by 10%
Decreased material spending by 8%
Reduced waste by 4%
Accelerated profits by 12%
Orchestrated the testing and management of automotive suppliers programs. Some programs in the developmental
stage were of 100+ samples each. Aligned with customers and engineers to accommodate test scheduling and
quote pricing that is beneficial for both parties. Resolved scheduling conflicts and directed the team towards the
collective goal. Examined failure modes, non-conforming issues, test specifications and refined the data
collection/report writing processes. Reorganized the test setup and calibration procedures and implemented
maintenance schedules for test equipment. Oversaw the fabrication of test fixtures/systems including servo
hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Using multi axis shaker tables for vibration testing for various SAE
specifications. Expanded test areas for seating/component testing for Dynamic Sled testing, Test Dummy
targeting/positioning and CMM programming. Full vehicle preparation for testing all Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards. Delivered exceptional results for the following destructive tests - Anchorage, Door Latch, Door
Crush, Roof Crush, Structural Seat Fatigue, Jounce and Kuka Robot Ingress/Egress.
CurrentBachelor of Arts: Business
Berklee College Online - Boston, MA
Emphasis in electronic production
Continuing education in music business
Testing
Coordinated data analysis and provided recommendations based on test results.
Project Management
Supervised team of five to ensure projects stayed on track and were delivered under-budget.
Quality Improvement
Streamlined design development process and significantly increased production.