Ken Nauman
Director of Global Business Development at Sputtering Components, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Matt Denninger
If you were to ask our customers about Ken, they would immediately tell you about his fantastic problem solving skills, effective listening skills, and all around good natured demeanor. I have known Ken for over ten years through our work at Applied Films and Advanced Energy and I share their sentiment. Ken is a significant contributor to our customers’ satisfaction and is a great person to work with – he is always prepared, communicates in a concise and deliberate manner, and has a diligent work ethic. His sense of balance between achieving sensitive deliverables and keeping the spirit of the team positive is a great attribute and I’m glad to know him.
Tamara Burns
Ken is great at thinking outside the box and coming up with alternatives that no one else on the team thought of. He was great at offering up his ideas and incorporating others' thoughts into the final solution. Ken was very easy to work with on the two team projects we completed together. He was always very helpful and respectful of people's opinions.
Matt Denninger
If you were to ask our customers about Ken, they would immediately tell you about his fantastic problem solving skills, effective listening skills, and all around good natured demeanor. I have known Ken for over ten years through our work at Applied Films and Advanced Energy and I share their sentiment. Ken is a significant contributor to our customers’ satisfaction and is a great person to work with – he is always prepared, communicates in a concise and deliberate manner, and has a diligent work ethic. His sense of balance between achieving sensitive deliverables and keeping the spirit of the team positive is a great attribute and I’m glad to know him.
Tamara Burns
Ken is great at thinking outside the box and coming up with alternatives that no one else on the team thought of. He was great at offering up his ideas and incorporating others' thoughts into the final solution. Ken was very easy to work with on the two team projects we completed together. He was always very helpful and respectful of people's opinions.
Matt Denninger
If you were to ask our customers about Ken, they would immediately tell you about his fantastic problem solving skills, effective listening skills, and all around good natured demeanor. I have known Ken for over ten years through our work at Applied Films and Advanced Energy and I share their sentiment. Ken is a significant contributor to our customers’ satisfaction and is a great person to work with – he is always prepared, communicates in a concise and deliberate manner, and has a diligent work ethic. His sense of balance between achieving sensitive deliverables and keeping the spirit of the team positive is a great attribute and I’m glad to know him.
Tamara Burns
Ken is great at thinking outside the box and coming up with alternatives that no one else on the team thought of. He was great at offering up his ideas and incorporating others' thoughts into the final solution. Ken was very easy to work with on the two team projects we completed together. He was always very helpful and respectful of people's opinions.
Matt Denninger
If you were to ask our customers about Ken, they would immediately tell you about his fantastic problem solving skills, effective listening skills, and all around good natured demeanor. I have known Ken for over ten years through our work at Applied Films and Advanced Energy and I share their sentiment. Ken is a significant contributor to our customers’ satisfaction and is a great person to work with – he is always prepared, communicates in a concise and deliberate manner, and has a diligent work ethic. His sense of balance between achieving sensitive deliverables and keeping the spirit of the team positive is a great attribute and I’m glad to know him.
Tamara Burns
Ken is great at thinking outside the box and coming up with alternatives that no one else on the team thought of. He was great at offering up his ideas and incorporating others' thoughts into the final solution. Ken was very easy to work with on the two team projects we completed together. He was always very helpful and respectful of people's opinions.
Experience
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Sputtering Components, Inc.
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Global Business Development
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Jun 2021 - Present
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VON ARDENNE GmbH
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Germany
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Medical Device
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1 - 100 Employee
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President, Von Ardenne North America
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Oct 2018 - Jun 2021
Work with Business Area Managers to guide the direction of VANA with respect to applications, market, and technology. Develop and promote the core products and technology of Von Ardenne at conferences and to customers. Review and approval of VANA legal contracts pertaining to employees, purchase agreements, and publications. Lead the shift in VANA to a self-sufficient subsidiary of Von Ardenne by developing local sales, service, and supply chain activities. Develop and implement overall sales… Show more Work with Business Area Managers to guide the direction of VANA with respect to applications, market, and technology. Develop and promote the core products and technology of Von Ardenne at conferences and to customers. Review and approval of VANA legal contracts pertaining to employees, purchase agreements, and publications. Lead the shift in VANA to a self-sufficient subsidiary of Von Ardenne by developing local sales, service, and supply chain activities. Develop and implement overall sales objectives and activities for VANA. Work with Marketing Department to improve brand recognition as a technology leader in vacuum coatings. Work with the General Manager to manage daily activities and escalations within the major departments of VANA; Finance, Service, and Sales. Show less Work with Business Area Managers to guide the direction of VANA with respect to applications, market, and technology. Develop and promote the core products and technology of Von Ardenne at conferences and to customers. Review and approval of VANA legal contracts pertaining to employees, purchase agreements, and publications. Lead the shift in VANA to a self-sufficient subsidiary of Von Ardenne by developing local sales, service, and supply chain activities. Develop and implement overall sales… Show more Work with Business Area Managers to guide the direction of VANA with respect to applications, market, and technology. Develop and promote the core products and technology of Von Ardenne at conferences and to customers. Review and approval of VANA legal contracts pertaining to employees, purchase agreements, and publications. Lead the shift in VANA to a self-sufficient subsidiary of Von Ardenne by developing local sales, service, and supply chain activities. Develop and implement overall sales objectives and activities for VANA. Work with Marketing Department to improve brand recognition as a technology leader in vacuum coatings. Work with the General Manager to manage daily activities and escalations within the major departments of VANA; Finance, Service, and Sales. Show less
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Senior Director, Technical Sales, Application Engineering, and Strategic Business Development
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Jan 2018 - Oct 2018
Drive sales growth in new applications for Von Ardenne technology. Analyze markets and technology for strategic fit with our capabilities and corporate initiatives. Manage the sales and engineering team to meet existing and potential customer requirements as well as achieve revenue goals.
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Director, Applications Engineering
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Apr 2013 - Jan 2018
Von Ardenne is a world leader in equipment manufacturing for thin film applications. Well known in the areas of Architectural Glass, Solar, and Metal Strip, we also produce machines for Web Coating and cluster systems for research facilities. Our deposition technology includes magnetron sputtering, ion source modification, electron beam evaporation ,etc. My job responsibilities include development of new thin film applications, market analysis, business development, component testing and… Show more Von Ardenne is a world leader in equipment manufacturing for thin film applications. Well known in the areas of Architectural Glass, Solar, and Metal Strip, we also produce machines for Web Coating and cluster systems for research facilities. Our deposition technology includes magnetron sputtering, ion source modification, electron beam evaporation ,etc. My job responsibilities include development of new thin film applications, market analysis, business development, component testing and selection, as well as high level commissioning support for new installations.
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Veeco
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Italy
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Marketing Manager
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Sep 2012 - Apr 2013
Managed the Ion Source Grid rebuild program. Worked closely with Data Storage customers worldwide to develop technology and reduce the CoO for the ion etch and IBS processes while maintaining or increasing margins for the business unit. This program was subsequently relocated to the headquarters in NY. Managed the Ion Source Grid rebuild program. Worked closely with Data Storage customers worldwide to develop technology and reduce the CoO for the ion etch and IBS processes while maintaining or increasing margins for the business unit. This program was subsequently relocated to the headquarters in NY.
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Colorado Concept Coatings
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President
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Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
In-house production of thin film coatings such as metals, Transparent conductive oxides and insulators. Provide consulting services and technology transfer. In-house production of thin film coatings such as metals, Transparent conductive oxides and insulators. Provide consulting services and technology transfer.
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Advanced Energy
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El Salvador
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Solar Electric Power Generation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Applications Technologist
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Jan 2008 - Sep 2011
Research plasma based thin film technologies for the Solar, Flat Panel Display, and Industrial markets. Troubleshoot field process issues and provide new product design input. Patent new technology and provide web and conference presentations.
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Global Segment Engineer
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Apr 2006 - Jan 2008
Developed power supply technology for thin film applications in flat panel display and thin film solar technology.
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Scientist II
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Aug 2001 - Mar 2006
R&D for thin film systems such as web, inline, batch, etc. Mainly covered the display market (PDP and LCD). R&D for thin film systems such as web, inline, batch, etc. Mainly covered the display market (PDP and LCD).
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Design Engineer
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Mar 1995 - Jun 2001
Hard to describe. Started in Assembly Documention. Moved to engineering. Worked on the initial development of Ion Sources. Also did SDRC cad design. Hard to describe. Started in Assembly Documention. Moved to engineering. Worked on the initial development of Ion Sources. Also did SDRC cad design.
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Cook
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1991 - 1992
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Education
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2010 - 2012
Colorado State University
MBA, Professional Masters of Business Administration -
2008 - 2010
Colorado State University
Certificate of Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering -
2006 - 2009
Colorado State University
MSME, Solar and Alternative Energy -
1992 - 2001
Colorado State University
BSPS, Physics/Math
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