Founder / System Integration And Test Engineer

• Jan 2001 - Present

The primary services provided by Korpra help researchers advance scientific discoveries by: • Developing custom software to automate measurements and collect data for analysis • Provide PC connectivity to external bench-top instrumentation for lab testing automation • Help take ideas to products by creating prototypes to demonstrate functionality and solidify requirements Additional services include: • Develop software to create more efficient business processes that run on desktop, tablets or smartphones. • Develop custom content management software for web or desktop applications All services include full project management for the entire project lifecycle. This includes requirements and specification documentation, complete budget analysis and detailed schedules.

Adjunct Professor ​Dept. of Industrial Engineering

• Jan 2011 - Present

Instructor for the Advanced System Integration course, where I introduced the students to concepts and techniques to specify, design, and implement integrated manufacturing systems. Upon completion of the course, students had a good comprehension of sensors, and techniques in capturing, analyzing, and displaying data at various levels within a manufacturing enterprise. Students developed LabVIEW programs to perform low-level control of electro-mechanical devices. In addition to lectures, the course was augmented with lab exercises.

Adjunct Professor

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2016

Sr. Systems Engineer / Business Development

• Jan 2011 - Apr 2016

Established a unique role at MAS where my activities are split between 70% software development and project management, and 30% new business development. Responsible for creating new relationships with potential customers and work with various companies in Western NY to propose software solutions that will increase efficiency for their manufacturing and research environments. After understanding customer needs, I will develop comprehensive proposals containing project solution, cost estimates, and timelines. Will also work with clients to generate detailed requirement and specification documents. Instrumental in revamping company website, from selecting and working with vendors, to developing marketing, articles and case study content.

District Sales Manager for Western NY

• Jun 2006 - Dec 2010

My role as the local Field Engineer for National Instruments was to consult with customers and help them design test and measurement systems; occasionally I would develop detailed proof-of-concepts to demonstrate feasibility. I also held many technical presentations and educational hands-on seminars to solidify concepts around test and measurement topics and demonstrate the fundamentals of LabVIEW, Data Acquisition, Real-Time Process Control, etc. Familiar with proven automated test methodologies requiring a hybrid approach of software and instrumentation. Excellent ability to create positive working relationships and strong interpersonal skills.

Sr. Systems Engineer

• 2001 - 2006

Senior Systems Engineer with notable success developing test systems for Fortune 500 companies in both manufacturing and research environments. Extensive technical experience, as well as additional experience in project and customer management, sales, and marketing. Past projects range from automated vision systems, vibration and acoustic measurements (order-tracking analysis) on automobile transmissions, to TestStand / LabVIEW automated test system for medical device manufacturer. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects concurrently with on time delivery, within budget and establish excellent customer relationships. Comfortable with leadership responsibilities, ranging from organizing design meetings, managing on-site integration and testing, coordinating multi-developers, and maintaining positive customer relationships. Proven track record and extensive knowledge using LabVIEW / TestStand and other programming development platforms to create data acquisition systems. Experience writing software and procedures according to stringent FDA regulations, specifically following CFR 820 (GMP) requirements, as well as software validation and CFR Part 11.

Intern

• 1999 - 2000

Began as an intern, but quickly became the main software developer for a Xerox Copier subcomponent automated test system. I was able to manage customer expectations and project within several weeks. * Designed and developed a software simulator for a Xerox Copier using Visual Basic. * Interfaced with external hardware using Controller Area Network (CAN). * Responsible for documentation, testing, software deployment process and version control. * Traveled to Mito and Tokyo, Japan for on-site integration and training of software simulator.