Systems Integrator,
Project Manager, Product Developer, Software
& Hardware Designer, Material Handling Systems Designer, Proposal
& Grant Writer, Marketing Materials Creator
, Business
Startup Mechanic,
Recent Accomplishments
• Design & development
of prototype Wheelchair Mount Robot Arm for
persons with high level paralysis
• Design &
development of prototype feeder robot for persons
with high level paralysis
• Design & development of 7 axis manipulator arm, head & hand
controller, computer interface & software.
• Creation & production of professional
marketing tools including brochures, videotape, trade show booth.
• Grants 5 SBIR, 3 Ben Franklin & 1 other
totaling over $555,000. Wrote proposals & fulfilled contracts, managed
projects.
• Animated simulation model of 10 acre, $35,000,000 automated paint line
for Harley Davidson. Successful modifications costing over $1,000,000 were
based on the output of this model.
• Automated Storage/Retrieval System, Lancaster Laboratories. Conceived,
designed, integrated, installed $500,000 system for sample bottles in large
walk-in cooler. Integrated with existing laboratory data system.
• Automated Storage systems: PA College of Tech. & Hagerstown College:integrated
AS/RS,AGV’s
Fields of Knowledge
• Product Development, Market Research, Robotics, Automated Pneumatics,
Motion Control, Speech Interfaces, Machine Interfaces for Disabilities, servos,
small embedded processors.
• Material handling engineering: automated & manual including conveyor,
controls, guided vehicles, AS/RS, PLC’s, (Programmable Logic Controllers)
air cylinders, forklifts, carts, shelving, rack.
• Programming in Visual C++, Basic, Dynamic
C., Windows and Macintosh operating systems
• Simulation- building animated computer models of working systems
• Facility layout & operation for: motorcycle manufacturing, high
volume production printing, furniture manufacturing, warehousing, hospital
stores, chemical & clinical labs, injection molding, aluminum extrusion,
textiles, food packaging, foundries.
• Technology, especially automation technology, History of Technology.
• 2D & 3D CAD , 3D rendering, project management.
• Desktop publishing of newsletters including writing, contracting for
articles, page layout
• Heavy duty number crunching using spreadsheets & programming
• Computers & computer technology, languages,
operating systems.
• Setting up accounting systems; Mass mailings using computer database.;
Design of trade show booths
• Radio Control sailplanes and electrics, woodworking, metalwork
• Keyboard instrument design, esp. tonal design-acoustic and electronic
Work Experience
1993-Pres. President, Arlyn Toolworks: Funding, mechanical, software design
and coding,Vision System design & development, Vision Systems, PCB design,
engineering, market research, supervised up to 6 people in product development
projects.
1987-1993 Systems Integrator & Manager, Automated Systems Division of
Forklifts, Inc. Responsible for system conception, simulation, design, implementation,
sales, project management.
1983-1986 Computer Store Manager, Computer Link, Inc. assisted with startup
and operation of all phases of retail operation including advertising, support,
sales, display design, business planning, taught software courses. Scheduled
& supervised retail staff.
1976-1983 Small business owner, Osborne’s Piano Shop. Hired, trained
and supervised up to 3 people in piano tuning & repair, player piano rebuilding,
Steinway grade piano refinishing.
1972-1976 Independent Craftsman, Designed & built harpsichords & clavichords
for sale.
Certification, Memberships & Education
• Certified Systems Integrator, Institute of Industrial Engineers [CSI-IIE]
• Member: RESNA- Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America
• Technical courses including robotics, conveyor, overhead conveyor,
horizontal & vertical carousel, Automated Storage/Retrieval, Automated
Guided Vehicles
• Self Guided Studies: Technology, Consciousness, Neural Networks, Geology:
Landforms, Mineralogy, Flying, Soaring, Music of many kinds, Piano Technology,
Virtual Reality.
• Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, Economics Major
• Abington HS, Abington, PA, Gifted Program, 1450 on SAT.
--- I have good people skills, excellent health,
handle stress well and I work well under pressure.
--- Hablo, leo & escribo Español.