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Coates, Donald

Principal at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">NEW PARADIGM INNOVATIONS, LLC</span>
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Donald Coates, a seasoned innovator and engineer, brings 25+ years of experience in strategy, product development, and leadership, with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.
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Naples, Florida, United States, US
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  • Strategy
  • Innovation Management
  • Product Development
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Donald Coates is a seasoned innovator and leader with a storied career spanning over five decades. As Principal at NEW PARADIGM INNOVATIONS, LLC, he has mentored problem-solving methods and served as an expert witness on patent infringement. Coates has also taught at Kent State University, where he instructed graduate and undergraduate courses on Management of Technology Innovation and the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving. His extensive experience includes stints at Whirlpool Corporation, where he managed model lines and developed factory automation for polyurethane foaming of chest freezers. A holder of a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, Coates brings a unique blend of technical expertise and innovative thinking to his work.

Experience

  • NEW PARADIGM INNOVATIONS, LLC
    • USA Naples FL
    • Principal
      • Dec 2018 - Present
      • USA Naples FL

      Inventor, patent expert witness, mentor for problem solving methods

  • Kent State University
    • Part Time Assistant Professor
      • Aug 2011 - Dec 2018

      Teach graduate and undergraduate courses on Management of Technology Innovation and graduate and undergraduate courses on the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving.

  • Kent State University
    • Kent, Ohio
    • Assistant Professor, Tenured
      • Jan 2004 - Jun 2011
      • Kent, Ohio

      Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), Energy Power Research, Management of Innovation, ConsultingNote: After retiring from full time in 2011 I taught as an adjunct professor until 2018.

  • Hoover Division of Maytag
    • Canton, Ohio, United States
    • Director of Research
      • Jul 1997 - Aug 2003
      • Canton, Ohio, United States

      Directed research and prototype development of floorcare appliances

  • Frigidaire Company/Electrolux AB
    • Kinston, North Carolina, United States & Columb...
    • Director of Dishwasher Engineering &amp; Director of Corporate Primary Develo...
      • Jan 1991 - Jul 1997
      • Kinston, North Carolina, United States &amp; Co...

      Initially Director of Dishwasher Engineering and the promoted to Director for corporate advanced development group. Developed new technology for appliances.

  • Jackson Dishwasher Company
    • Tampa, Florida, United States
    • Director of Engineering
      • Jan 1990 - Jan 1991
      • Tampa, Florida, United States

      Responsible for design, approval, quality, and certification of commercial dishwashers.

  • Speed Queen Company/Engineering
    • Ripon, Wisconsin, United States
    • Vice President Engineering
      • Jan 1984 - Jan 1990
      • Ripon, Wisconsin, United States

      Vice President Engineering for development of home and commercial appliances.

  • Whirlpool Corporation
    • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manager Whirlpool Washers
      • Dec 1980 - Dec 1984

      Managed Whirpool automatic washer model line.

    • Manager of Engineering Computers and Quality Planning
      • Jun 1978 - Dec 1980

    • Sr. Research Engineer
      • Jun 1975 - Jun 1978

      Design and development of factory automation for polyurethane foaming of chest freezers

    • Research Engineer
      • Jun 1970 - Jun 1975

      Computer simulations of compressors, computerized online testing

  • Grumman Aerospace
    • Bethpage, Long Island, New York
    • Apprentise Engineer
      • Jun 1964 - Aug 1964
      • Bethpage, Long Island, New York

      Simulations for lunar rover, and astronaut moon walking

  • Grumman Aerospace
    • Bethpage, Long Island New York
    • Apprentice Engineer
      • Jun 1963 - Aug 1963
      • Bethpage, Long Island New York

      Simulations for gyroscopic yaw of turbine engines on carrier landings, Gulf Stream wing flutter.

Education

  • 1964 - 1970
    Purdue University
  • 1960 - 1964
    State University of New York at Buffalo

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