Automated Life Science Instrument Expert Consultant ResumeThis expert's background includes program development, product development and technical validation of automated life science instruments and devices. Experiences include high throughput image detectors, ISO 9001 quality systems, and FDA / GMP compliance.
Additionally, this consultant offers expertise in areas related to automated micro-vial samplers for Gas Chromatography (GC) instruments, micro machined electronics MEMS gas flow controllers, and high temperature injector systems. In addition, this expert has worked with DNA synthesizers and a Vapor Phase Protein Sequencers with micro-autosampler.
Other areas of emphasis include heat transfer, stress analysis of large printed circuits boards, instrument packaging, and thermal, vibration and shock testing. Additional experience and specialization includes sheet metal housings, PC enclosures, injection molded and structural plastic parts.
This consultant has demonstrated expert skills in microfluidics, project management, and as a plastics expert. Knowledge and skills in Microfabrication and ProE are also specialties of this expert.
Consultant, Kevin Kennedy Associates Inc.
Providing expertise in program development, product development and technical validation of automated life science instruments and devices, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients.
Principal, Engineering & Consulting firm
Product development management and technical assurance consulting resource for the life science, pharmaceutical and medical devices companies. Provided analysis and detail plan to repair instrument project development programs, ensuring accuracy from prototype to end-result.
Director, Engineering, Molecular Devices Corp., Sunnyvale
Transferred technology and release of the first automated Electrophysiology product to manufacturing under ISO 9000. Developed and led programs and projects for high throughput image detectors, and high efficiency special consumables. Coordinated the design review, reliability and life testing of old and new products.
Sr. Director, Engineering Programs, LJL BioSystems, Sunnyvale
Developed all product specifications, budget, schedule and resource allocation. Hired technical professional and built the early R&D department. Coordinated technical and special project and outsourcing assignments when necessary. Directed project managers in the methods and tools to develop achievable project development plans. Reviewed the design and the development process of all the company projects to confirm with ISO 9001 quality system, and FDA/GMP compliance. Helped in the design control to file 510-K on an Invitro Diagnostic instrument. Supervised and coordinated the intellectual property portfolio. Assisted management in the transition from a private to a public company.
Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Varian Associates, Walnut Creek
Served a principal mechanical engineer on an automated micro-vial sampler for Gas Chromatography (GC) instrument. Developed a novel micro machined electronics MEMS gas flow controller to replace manual pneumatic flow controllers. Designed and tested new designs for lower cost high temperature injector systems, and analyzed the new generation of high temperature ovens. Applied a new accelerated development process in the design, development and testing of these projects.
Product Engineer, Beckman Instruments, Palo Alto
Served as mechanical engineer for a new DNA synthesizer, and a Vapor Phase Protein Sequencer with a micro-autosampler. Included fluid dispensing, valves and system layout designs. Redesigned the Photometric reader, micro dispense tool, and developed several consumables for Beckman Instrument first Laboratory robot. Responsible for the successful transfer to manufacturing of a High Performance Liquid Chromatography system. Executed a cost reduction program of more than $750K of documented savings through new designs, second sources, and innovative assembly methods.
Mechanical Engineer, National Semiconductor, Sunnyvale
Performed assignments in heat transfer, stress analysis of large printed circuits boards. Specified instrument packaging, conducted thermal, vibration and shock testing. Designed sheet metal housings, PC enclosures, injection molded and structural plastic parts.