To continue building my career in a world class, cutting-edge,
organization in a position that will allow me to contribute my skills in program
management, research, engineering and development, while providing professional
and personal growth.
Arizona State University - Master of Science - Physics GPA 3.57/4.00
Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science – Physics
Masters Thesis on nuclear magnetic resonance of molten aluminum-bearing oxides.
Thesis work was the basis of project which was subsequently issued a substantial
National Science Foundation/AFOSR grant. Additional course work in: Optics,
ceramics, applied experimental physics, vacuum science and chemistry.
Computers:
- Operating Systems: Windows (9.x, NT, 2000 and XP), Linux, Mac OS X, Solaris.
- Programming languages: C++, Fortran
- Software: MS Office Suite, Pro Engineer Wildfire, MathCAD, Maple, JMP, Kaleidagraph,
Labview, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, VISIO, Dream Weaver
MX.
- Have designed, developed and repaired several data acquisition and software/hardware
interfaces.
Equipment:
X-ray sensors, electromagnetic field detectors, optical microscopes, optical
spectrometers, gratings, CCD, MCA, Lock-in amps, Oscilloscopes, vacuum systems,
RF transmitters and receivers, high powered amplifiers (DC and RF), lasers
(up to 140W CO2), computer interface devices, digital video cameras, video
capture cards, semiconductor test handlers and equipment, reference accelerometers,
shakers and shock testing equipment.
Mechanical Machining:
Use of machining mill, lathe, saws and metal working equipment for the machining
of metal and plastic components for sensitive scientific equipment. Developed
understanding of processes and techniques used in machining and production
of components at both single unit and mass quantity levels.
Other Activities:
- Member, Society of Physics Students, Arizona State University, Chapter Vice-President
98-99
- Classic vehicle restoration, mechanical, electrical, body and rebuild 1957
Chevrolet - 1971 Porsche
- Photography, hobby with some professional experience, highly proficient
in setup lighting, backgrounds,
film, camera and darkroom equipment.
Freescale Semiconductor
August 2006 – Present
Program Manager III – Sensor & Actuator Solutions Division
Responsible for management of internal operational change programs and new product introductions for automotive and consumer market semiconductor devices; provided senior management with performance status and recommendations regarding variances to plans; established and tracked performance of programs to budget and resourcing requirements through industry program management standards; established a system of metrics and phase gates related to program identification and implementation of corrective actions, when required; development of risk mitigation strategies to establish customer and stakeholder satisfaction with project implementation; managed second sourcing / transfer of automotive safety qualified test, assembly and fab lines for mems sensors; managed team responsible for implementation of new tester platform for both automotive and consumer applications; responsible for working directly with customers for communication of program status along with identification and establishment of characterization and qualification requirements and results, by customer, for individual programs.
Freescale Semiconductor
January 2005 – August 2006
Product Engineer Sr. (Product Engineer II)– Sensor & Actuator Solutions
Division (Inertial Sensors)
Responsible for handling engineering issues with latest generation of multi-axis micro machined (MEMS) accelerometers; working with manufacturing and wafer fabs to reduce test time, improve testing procedures, improve programming and yields and implement cost reduction plans; responsible for interacting with both marketing and customers for specification of new devices and implementation into production; work with new product introduction teams to transfer new devices into manufacturing at both wafer fabs and backend factories, including ensuring proactive testing and factor controls are in place prior to production release; responsible to work with customers to address quality issues, including return devices testing and working with the failure analysis team to identify the root cause of failures; charged with development and implementation of containment plans and permanent corrective actions for customer issues.
Arizona State University, Department of Physics and Astronomy
December 2000 – January 2005
Research Specialist Sr. / Laboratory Coordinator
Managed research projects with interdepartmental and industrial cooperation, supervising the work of several research professionals and graduate students; Responsible for engineering of electrical and mechanical components for highly sensitive radio frequency (RF) scientific probes, fuel cells, echem cells, high pressure greenhouse gas sequestration cells and biological stress analysis apparatus; Modified and developed commercial spectroscopy equipment application for specific processes; Worked with partners in development of software and hardware for acquisition interfaces. Involved in the repair and general maintenance of both mechanical and electronic systems for several units of capitol equipment. Head of operation and training for CO2 laser, and associated optics, used in ceramic material production and scientific study; Performed project oversight of research performed using Varian NMR magnet and spectrometer.
Arizona State University, Department of Physics and Astronomy
January 2001 – May 2002
Instructional Aide
Supervised the day-to-day operation and development of advanced physics laboratories
designed for junior and senior level physics majors. Overall responsibilities:
laboratory setup, educational development, experimental design, writing and
production of laboratory manuals, development and production of computer multimedia
instructional aides, maintenance and repair of equipment, budgeting, purchasing
and classroom instruction of modern physics experiments.
Robust Design for Six Sigma, Arizona State University Ira A. Fulton School
of Engineering, May 2006
R. Marzke, S. Boucher, G. Wolf, J. Piwowarczyk, W. Petuskey, Lanthanum phosphate calcium aluminate glasses: 27Al and 31P NMR spectroscopy. J. Eur. Ceramic Soc, 2008, 28, 2421-2431
V. LaBuda, A. Koestner, J. Piwowarczyk, Quals, characterizations play catch-up with inertial sensors. Industrial Embedded Systems E-Letter, 06 Nov, 2005; http://www.industrial-embedded.com/articles/labuda_et_al/
R.F. Marzke, J. Piwowarczyk, P.F. McMillan, G.H. Wolf, Al motion rates in levitated, molten Al2O3 samples, measured by pulsed gradient spin echo 27Al NMR. J. Eur. Ceramic Soc, 2005, 25, 1325-1332
S. Boucher, J. Piwowarczyk, R.F. Marzke, B. Takulapalli, G.H. Wolf, P.F.
McMillan, W.T. Petusky, Melt and glass structure in the AL2O3-CaO-LaPO4 system
studied by 27Al and 31P NMR, and by Raman scattering. J. Eur. Ceramic Soc,
2005, 25, 1333-1340