Experience

Applied Energy Systems, Inc.

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Feb 2009 - Present

  As General Manager, I am responsible for ongoing organizational design, establishing goals and policies, and executing short and long-term initiatives to drive optimal performance today and meet the future challenges of our growing business. Based in Pennsylvania, Applied Energy Systems operates in five divisions to serve ten global markets: Semiconductor, Aerospace, Universities & Laboratories, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, A&Es, Gas Providers, Instruments, Energy, and Medical Device. Our SEMI-GAS division serves industries with demanding ultra-high purity requirements who are seeking premier, production-ready gas delivery and distribution solutions that are globally renowned for quality. Our VERSA-GAS division serves customers from a diverse range of verticals that seek safe, reliable high purity gas delivery and distribution systems tailored to their needs. APPLIED SERVICES is our trusted and reliable field service division providing customers with a full range of service related expertise. APEX PRECISION is the premier welding division of Applied Energy Systems. Our broad range of services span laser welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and laser marking for every application. ARM, our newest division and most recent corporate acquisition, designs and manufactures gas purifiers and associated gas handling equipment. Show less



MATHESON

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Of Engineering

  • Jul 1996 - Feb 2009

  As a member of the Tokyo based Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation, Matheson is part of the world’s fifth largest supplier of gases and gas handling equipment. At Matheson, I was promoted through the ranks of engineering from Project Engineer to Director of Engineering. Originally as a Project Engineer, I collaborated with my peers and adjacent departments to fulfill ongoing orders and develop new products. While a Supervisor and a Manager, I identified process improvements and implemented metrics to drive productivity. As a Director, I collaborated with my Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Materials and Quality counterparts to participate in the tactical performance and strategic direction of a world-class operation. Show less



Environmental Techtonics

• Southampton, PA

• Project Engineer

  • Feb 1995 - Jul 1996

  Environmental Tectonics is a Pennsylvania based manufacturer of pharmaceutical production equipment. At Environmental Tectonics, I gained engineering and project management experience by designing pharmaceutical capital equipment. I developed and approved manufacturing documentation ensuring compliance with contract specifications and was responsible for the on-time, on-budget completion of projects up to and exceeding $1MM. Environmental Tectonics is a Pennsylvania based manufacturer of pharmaceutical production equipment. At Environmental Tectonics, I gained engineering and project management experience by designing pharmaceutical capital equipment. I developed and approved manufacturing documentation ensuring compliance with contract specifications and was responsible for the on-time, on-budget completion of projects up to and exceeding $1MM.



SmithKline Beecham Corporation

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Supervisor

  • Nov 1994 - Feb 1995

  SmithKline Beecham is now a part of the world’s sixth largest pharmaceutical company, London based GlaxoSmithKline. At SmithKline Beecham, I gained initial supervisory experience in a union manufacturing environment by overseeing a pharmaceutical production line to achieve planned shipments and meet on-time delivery commitments. I also reviewed daily work logs for conformance to standard operating procedures and compliance with product quality standards. SmithKline Beecham is now a part of the world’s sixth largest pharmaceutical company, London based GlaxoSmithKline. At SmithKline Beecham, I gained initial supervisory experience in a union manufacturing environment by overseeing a pharmaceutical production line to achieve planned shipments and meet on-time delivery commitments. I also reviewed daily work logs for conformance to standard operating procedures and compliance with product quality standards.



Rhone-Poulenc Rorer

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Validation Technician

  • Feb 1992 - Nov 1994

  Rhone-Poulenc Rorer is now a part of the world’s fifth largest pharmaceutical company, Paris based Sanofi. At Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, I began my career by writing and executing Installation, Operation and Performance Qualification protocols to validate pharmaceutical facilities and production equipment. I also wrote standard operating procedures and developed a preventative maintenance program. Rhone-Poulenc Rorer is now a part of the world’s fifth largest pharmaceutical company, Paris based Sanofi. At Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, I began my career by writing and executing Installation, Operation and Performance Qualification protocols to validate pharmaceutical facilities and production equipment. I also wrote standard operating procedures and developed a preventative maintenance program.