Chief Operating Officer

• Mar 2013 - Present

Engineering and operations leader guiding the development and production of a novel patented photovoltaic technology for Solar Power at much higher efficiency and at significantly lower cost than competing commercially viable photovoltaics. Projects funded through NASA and NSF grants. Achievements to Date: • First United States patent issued: "Microfabricated Vacuum Photodiode Arrays for Solar Power." • Experimental proof of principle for the targeted regime of operation… Show more Engineering and operations leader guiding the development and production of a novel patented photovoltaic technology for Solar Power at much higher efficiency and at significantly lower cost than competing commercially viable photovoltaics. Projects funded through NASA and NSF grants. Achievements to Date: • First United States patent issued: "Microfabricated Vacuum Photodiode Arrays for Solar Power." • Experimental proof of principle for the targeted regime of operation completed. • NASA Phase I SBIR Completed: Light-Weight, Flexible, High Efficiency Vacuum Photo-Thermo Voltaic Solar Cells. • National Science Foundation Phase I SBIR Completed: A Radical New Alternative to Semiconductor Photodiodes. Show less Engineering and operations leader guiding the development and production of a novel patented photovoltaic technology for Solar Power at much higher efficiency and at significantly lower cost than competing commercially viable photovoltaics. Projects funded through NASA and NSF grants. Achievements to Date: • First United States patent issued: "Microfabricated Vacuum Photodiode Arrays for Solar Power." • Experimental proof of principle for the targeted regime of operation… Show more Engineering and operations leader guiding the development and production of a novel patented photovoltaic technology for Solar Power at much higher efficiency and at significantly lower cost than competing commercially viable photovoltaics. Projects funded through NASA and NSF grants. Achievements to Date: • First United States patent issued: "Microfabricated Vacuum Photodiode Arrays for Solar Power." • Experimental proof of principle for the targeted regime of operation completed. • NASA Phase I SBIR Completed: Light-Weight, Flexible, High Efficiency Vacuum Photo-Thermo Voltaic Solar Cells. • National Science Foundation Phase I SBIR Completed: A Radical New Alternative to Semiconductor Photodiodes. Show less

Owner | Head Brewer | Operation Leader

• Mar 2016 - Present

Founder and operating owner both as head brewer and full site operation leader (brewing, tap room, and kitchen operations) • Created and developed the Broken Symmetry beer brand. Trademarked the brand. • Tripled brewing capacity through strategic contract partnership. • Distribution of brand through CT distributor to over 300 business customers. • Decreased brewing cost of goods by 30% • Decreased kitchen cost of goods by 49% • Decreased kitchen labor cost by… Show more Founder and operating owner both as head brewer and full site operation leader (brewing, tap room, and kitchen operations) • Created and developed the Broken Symmetry beer brand. Trademarked the brand. • Tripled brewing capacity through strategic contract partnership. • Distribution of brand through CT distributor to over 300 business customers. • Decreased brewing cost of goods by 30% • Decreased kitchen cost of goods by 49% • Decreased kitchen labor cost by 30% Vision and Mission: Broken Symmetry is a Brewery located in the historic train station in Bethel, CT. Broken Symmetry is a beer manufacturer with an onsite kitchen to compliment the tap room experience. Broken Symmetry brews many styles of beer to provide a wide variety for customers to experience and enjoy- “something for everyone.” Our goal is for our customers to enjoy and learn about the many beer styles we brew while having the option of adding high quality, creative, delicious food to their experience. Our mission is to continue to grow the Broken Symmetry Beer brand through the tap room experience and through distribution throughout our home state of Connecticut and surrounding states. Broken Symmetry is dedicated to being a positive force in and supporting the local & extended community by leading and supporting charitable efforts. Show less Founder and operating owner both as head brewer and full site operation leader (brewing, tap room, and kitchen operations) • Created and developed the Broken Symmetry beer brand. Trademarked the brand. • Tripled brewing capacity through strategic contract partnership. • Distribution of brand through CT distributor to over 300 business customers. • Decreased brewing cost of goods by 30% • Decreased kitchen cost of goods by 49% • Decreased kitchen labor cost by… Show more Founder and operating owner both as head brewer and full site operation leader (brewing, tap room, and kitchen operations) • Created and developed the Broken Symmetry beer brand. Trademarked the brand. • Tripled brewing capacity through strategic contract partnership. • Distribution of brand through CT distributor to over 300 business customers. • Decreased brewing cost of goods by 30% • Decreased kitchen cost of goods by 49% • Decreased kitchen labor cost by 30% Vision and Mission: Broken Symmetry is a Brewery located in the historic train station in Bethel, CT. Broken Symmetry is a beer manufacturer with an onsite kitchen to compliment the tap room experience. Broken Symmetry brews many styles of beer to provide a wide variety for customers to experience and enjoy- “something for everyone.” Our goal is for our customers to enjoy and learn about the many beer styles we brew while having the option of adding high quality, creative, delicious food to their experience. Our mission is to continue to grow the Broken Symmetry Beer brand through the tap room experience and through distribution throughout our home state of Connecticut and surrounding states. Broken Symmetry is dedicated to being a positive force in and supporting the local & extended community by leading and supporting charitable efforts. Show less

Director Of Engineering

• May 2017 - Apr 2018

Manufacturing Manager

• Jun 2016 - Feb 2017

Manufacturing Manager (Pressure Switch Value Stream & FAA Repair Station)

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

Manufacturing Manager, Senior Engineer, Product Developer

• Jan 2007 - Aug 2014

Program Manager

• Jun 2003 - Jul 2005

Engineering Team Leader - R&D

• Jan 2001 - Jun 2002

Product Development Engineer

• Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

Manager of Process Engineering & Business Development

• Jun 1996 - Nov 1999

Optical Engineer

• Sep 1995 - Jun 1996