Experience

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  Bloom Labs

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Chief Technology Officer

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • New York, New York, United States

    Bloom Labs' groundbreaking work offers promising solutions to reduce reliance on traditional materials and promote a more sustainable future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHNd7v3Y #bloomlabs #sustainability #innovation #sustainablematerials

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  RAF Solutions LLC

  • New York City Metropolitan Area

  • President

    • Apr 2022 - Jul 2023
    • New York City Metropolitan Area

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  Rabobank Wholesale Banking North America

  • Greater New York City Area -Global Packaging Analyst

  • Sr. Research Analyst - RaboResearch , Supply Chain, Food and Agribusiness

    • Apr 2019 - Apr 2022
    • Greater New York City Area -Global Packaging Analyst

    For 3 years ending April1, 2022, I represented the knowledge base in plastics packaging materials, biomaterials and packaging systems globally. I did market analysis, risk assessment for our bankers on the buy and sell sides of business deals. I also worked with our global clients and private equity.

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  Kline & Company

  • Parsippany , New Jersey 07054

  • Senior Associate

    • Mar 2014 - May 2019
    • Parsippany , New Jersey 07054

    I am actively working on projects in Plastics Packaging, Plastics Materials and Processes as well as market development programs for clients.

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  RAF Solutions LLC

  • New York, NY 10028

  • President

    • Jul 2012 - May 2019
    • New York, NY 10028

    RAF Solutions is a group of highly experienced Engineers and Scientists providing services for the Plastics Industry, Consulting in Plastics Food Packaging, Protective Packaging, Plastics Foams, Plastics Processing, E-Commerce Packaging Solutions, Process Optimization and Statistical Modeling. We also provide Expert Witness Services in these areas.

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  Morgan Consultants, Inc

  • Altanta, GA 30317

  • Senior Associate

    • Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
    • Altanta, GA 30317

    I have been working with Morgan Consultants in the area of PET packaging , PET foams , Process Development and process optimization.

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  MuCell Extrusion LLC

  • Woburn, MA 01801

  • Product Specialist-Independent Contractor

    • Jun 2015 - Apr 2019
    • Woburn, MA 01801

    I have been an active partner in the development of PET microcellular foams for MuCell Extrusions on a Global Basis working in formulation and process development.

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  Society of Plastics Engineers

  • Member of Directors - Bioplastics SIG (Special Interest Group)

    • Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

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  Metabolix

  • Lowell, MA

  • Global Director of Business Development

    • Nov 2013 - Oct 2014
    • Lowell, MA

    Worked in the area of Marketing , Business Development and commercializing a family of high-performance PHA biopolymers targeted to the markets for film and bag applications, performance additives and functional biodegradation.

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  Sealed Air Corporation

  • Saddle Brook, NJ

  • Director

    • Dec 1996 - Jun 2012
    • Saddle Brook, NJ

    New Business Development, New Technology. Developed new products, new process platforms, process development and commercialization Focused on food packaging, protective packaging, and renewable resource materials, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Strategic Planning.

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  NJIT

  • Newark, NJ

  • Director at Center for Plastics Packaging Processing

    • Aug 1994 - Dec 1996
    • Newark, NJ

    Responsible for the management of development programs for 15 member companies and affiliates in plastics packaging for food, medical and consumer product applications.

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  PolyPlas Development

  • Dayton, NJ

  • Partner

    • Aug 1994 - Dec 1996
    • Dayton, NJ

    Consulting Services for the Plastics Industry

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  Alcan Thermaplate

  • South Plainfield, NJ

  • Vice President

    • May 1990 - Jul 1994
    • South Plainfield, NJ

    Development of CPET resins and processes for the food industry. Development of proprietary thermoforming technology. Development of new packaging for the fresh, refrigerated and shelf stable markets.

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  Campbell Soup Company

  • Moorestown, NJ

  • Manager of Packaging

    • Jun 1984 - Apr 1990
    • Moorestown, NJ

    Campbell Soup Co. - Moorestown, NJ - Manager of Packaging 6/84 - 4/90Responsibility for Plastics Packaging Development including; its Plastics Center ,plant support, vendor qualification, process development, packaging prototypes, packaging design, specifications, and vendor qualification. Responsible for a group of 10 engineers and technicians. Managed the design, construction, and startup of Campbell‘s first self-manufacturing facility for plastic food trays in Modesto, California.

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  ARCO Chemical

  • Newtown Square, PA

  • Sr. Research Engineer

    • Jan 1980 - May 1984
    • Newtown Square, PA

    Arco Chemical Company, Newtown Square, PA, 1/80 - 5/84Sr. Research Engineer, Materials Research and Technology DevelopmentActed as a consultant across profit centers on statistical process and product optimization for styrenics, polyolefins, blends and alloys, and thermoplastic elastomers.

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  Celanese

  • Summit, NJ

  • Engineering Specialist / Sr. Research Enginer

    • Aug 1977 - Jan 1980
    • Summit, NJ

    Celanese Plastics and Specialties Co., Summit, NJ 8/77 - 1/80Engineering Specialist - Resins Technical ServiceTechnical service and research engineer for Acetal Copolymer, PBT, and Nylon 6/6 for blow molding, injection molding, and extrusion. Consulted in part design and optimization. Researched plastics extrusion, injection molding and recycling.