Experience

MetOx Technologies, Inc.

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. VP Operations

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  High Temperature Superconductor wire manufacturing. High Temperature Superconductor wire manufacturing.



Skeiron Green Energy Inc.

• VP Green Fuels

  • Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

  Responsible for Project Management of a Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Facility in USA. Responsible for Project Management of a Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Facility in USA.



Svagos Technik, Inc.

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO and VP Operations Svagos Technik

  • Jul 2019 - Apr 2022

  CEO and Vice President of Operations for semiconductor startup located in Silicon Valley. Focusing on high power semiconductor industry. Developing revolutionary method to create SOI and SiC wafers . Leadership responsibility for the integration of all organizational functions: product, process and equipment development, simulation and modeling, engineering design, procurement, finance EHS and facilities. • Established a world class R&D and pilot line facility in Santa Clara • PMO management focusing on developing sellable SOI and SiC epi wafers. • Responsible for High Volume Manufacturing planning: Cost Modeling, Government incentives, site selection, supply chain development and basic engineering. Show less



GCL SOLAR MATERIALS US III, LLC (formerly SunEdison)

• Senior Director of Operations

  • 2017 - 2018

  Primarily responsible for establishing USA headquarters and R&D lab and transferring existing technology to China based operations. • Selected, purchased, relocated and established a USA Headquarters and R&D lab. Delivered $700K+ in annual lease cost savings. Led engineering design, construction, and start-up of new R&D lab ($1.5M+ capital), delivering $2M+ cost savings by repurposing facility equipment from a decommissioned Portland, Or plant. Completed phase 2 design for Crystal R&D lab. • Produced basic engineering package based on continuous crystal growing technology for the basis of a high-volume manufacturing site in China. • Developed strategic plan for GCL’s entrance into the semiconductor wafer market detailing staffing requirements, process steps, equipment & supplier list, capital estimates, and project timelines. Show less



SunEdison (formerly MEMC)

• Sr. Director Solar Materials

  • 2014 - 2017

  Leadership responsibility for all major JVs and capacity expansions within the business unit. • Spearheaded production and development of high-volume manufacturing equipment vital to production of groundbreaking Zero White Space Solar modules ($4M capital). • Managed and resolved strategic supply chain and technology issues relating to high pressure fluidized bed polysilicon reactors, preventing a $1B solar materials plant in Korea from manufacturing product and generating revenue. • JV leadership responsibility for a JA Solar – SunEdison Solar Cell JV. Created a comprehensive engineering, design and construction package for a 600MW solar cell manufacturing facility in Sherman, TX ($150M Capital). • JV Development: Supported SunEdison CTO in numerous JV initiatives in Brazil, India, China, and Saudi Arabia for mega solar manufacturing complexes. Supplied layouts, equipment lists, utility requirements, capital estimates, cost models, project timelines, EPC strategies, and overall project financial analysis utilizing NPV analysis. Show less



MEMC Electronic Materials

• France
• Wholesale

• Senior Director, Samsung MEMC Polysilicon Joint Venture (JV) (2011-2014)

  • 2011 - 2014

  Led a $1B polysilicon joint venture with Samsung Fine Chemicals. • Launched and managed program management office (PMO), coordinating strategic planning, schedules, progress reporting, revenue/cost tracking, and overall project execution. • Met deadline and budget for delivering technology license package and a basic engineering design, spurring $40M in revenue. • Managed supply chain and delivered proprietary HPFBR equipment on time / under budget, yielding $220M+ in revenues. • Guided project from kick-off through initial construction before moving on to JA Solar Cell JV project. Show less

• Senior Director of Solar Materials Manufacturing

  • 2007 - 2011

  Leadership responsibility to establish and grow MEMC’s internal solar materials manufacturing. • Project leader mandated to build MEMC’s first wholly owned solar crystal and wafer manufacturing facility in Kuching, Malaysia ($200M+ capital). Guided project from concept thru production ramp up. Spearheaded site selection, government incentives, permitting, tool selection/install, equipment development/build, logistics, technology development, pilot line, customer qualification, commissioning, operations readiness, startup, production ramp, PMO, and overall project leadership. Achieved first silicon out of a Greenfield facility within 7 months of starting construction as well as full capacity tool installation within 15 months of starting design. • Completed engineering designs (front-end) for a 600MW+ crystal growing facility in St. Peters, MO, as well as a basic engineering design for a 1.5GW solar crystal and wafer expansion in Kuching, Malaysia.• Created, managed, and executed MEMC’s solar cost roadmap, originating incisive cost models for complete silicon value chain. Negotiated pricing and contract terms with subcontractors from Korea, Taiwan, and China. Cut costs from Asian suppliers by 25% by capitalizing on should cost models and negotiation skills to achieve $40M+ in cost savings. • Increased poly silicon production capacity by 3K metric tons per year after executing 2 expansion projects ($195M capital) in Pasadena, TX. Led all project phases from engineering, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and startup. • Oversaw capacity expansion projects in Merano, Italy which resulted in doubling production volume ($100M+). Show less

• Director of Global Manufacturing Strategy (2006-2007)

  • 2006 - 2007

  Global Manufacturing Strategy responsibility for 9 international manufacturing sites.• Administered a corporate capital budget that included planning, tracking, financial payback, COO analysis, authorizations, oversight, and execution. Annual Capex budget responsibility of $300M+. • Oversight for all manufacturing expansion projects: polysilicon, 300mm-wafers and crystal growth. Managed entrance into solar wafer manufacturing. Created, analyzed, reviewed, and executed manufacturing consolidation and rationalization projects. Show less



SUMCO

• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Vice President of Operations and Plant Manager (2002-2005)

  • 2002 - 2005

  P&L responsibility for over $100M in annual sales and over 600 employees. • Improved annual earnings by $6.9M, advancing from negative to positive earnings during tenure of responsibility. Increased shipments of semiconductor silicon wafers by 51% and revenues by 44%. • Consolidation Project: Spearheaded a multifaceted $40M initiative, shutting down 2 Oregon sites and funneling operations to the Cincinnati, OH, facility which increased plant capacity by 50%. Negotiated $18M+ incentive package with state/local governments to fund operations consolidation at Cincinnati site. Successfully relocated 230+ pieces of equipment, 200+ products, 15 new customers, and multiple new processes to the plant. • Technology and Product Rationalization: Eliminated inefficient equipment through a $15M capital project, integrating new technologies and transition equipment to continuous flow cells as part of a Lean manufacturing initiative. Phased out low-profit products, boosting production of higher profitable products. Show less

• Director of Operations (1997-2002)

  • 1997 - 2002

  Managed all production, maintenance, and engineering functions at a 194K-sq.-ft. facility with over 500 employees. • Oversaw $95M+ in annual production sales. Managed $50M+ variable and $24M+ fixed annual budgets. Directed shipments of 180K silicon epi wafers monthly to 30+ international customers, fulfilling 150+ different product specifications. • Initiated and implemented a Lean manufacturing system resulting in dramatic productivity, cycle time, inventory and cost improvement. Lean results during the first 15 months (Q300 to Q401): Reduced work in process inventory by 500%, cycle time by 30 days, and finished goods inventory by $2.4M. Involved over 250 employees in Kaizen improvement events. • Implemented 7 continuous flow cells that reduced labor requirements by 36%, product travel by 67%, floor space by 48%, and process time by 87%. Show less