Michael B.

Experience

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  Filtration Engineering

  Jun 2002 - Sept 2004

  Membrane Commissioning / Start-up

  Global membrane filtration system installation/commissioning. Assist with membrane element installations and system start-ups. Provide technical support in the field to food and dairy customers.

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  Dow

  Jan 2007 - Oct 2011

  Designed and developed Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration Modules used in a myriad of applications for new and existing customers globally. Managed new membrane products from the prototype phase through the commercialized/product launch phase. Made sure the new products met the internal and external customer's specifications by performing multiple quality checks and following the new product design procedure for product qualification. Worked with scientists and engineers on conducting experiments to improve product quality of spiral wound membrane modules and parts. Manufactured spiral wound membrane elements for household and large commercial use. Performed quality checks on the products to assure they met all specifications. Operated automated equipment and trained new employees in various areas throughout the manufacturing process.

  • Sr. Product Design and Development Engineer

    Mar 2009 - Oct 2011

  • R&D Technician

    Mar 2008 - Mar 2009

  • Manufacturing Technician

    Jan 2007 - Mar 2008
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  Hydranautics

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2013

  Responsible for sales activities in Great Lakes/Northeast US and Eastern Canada regions. Develop routine sales strategies and forecast sales volumes for industrial and municipal base business, project business and accountable for attaining sales objectives in the assigned region. Build relationships at all levels of key accounts that benefit Hydranautics’ business, including OEM’s, engineering firms, consultants, key municipalities and governments. Develop routine sales forecasts and routine objectives for the region for management review and approval. Monitor and report on competitive market in terms of competitor’s sales efforts, including pricing strategy, new product introduction and personnel changes. Show less

  • Regional Account Manager, Great Lakes/Northeast

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Sales, Process Separations (Temporary)

    Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

  • Technical Support Engineer

    Oct 2011 - Nov 2012
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  GEA Process Engineering Inc.

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  Sales Engineer

  GEA Filtration is a division of GEA Process Engineering Inc., and is a world leader in designing and manufacturing membrane filtration equipment for food, dairy, beverage and other specialty applications.Responsible for managing all after sales activity in the western half of North America for membranes, service, and parts; as well as new project system sales in regions located within my territory. Provide necessary technical support and training to customers, as well as attend industry related trade shows and conferences to stay up to date on the latest industry trends and technological advancements. Show less

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  Solecta, Inc.

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2018

  Manage sales and business development in North America for Nanostone's water and process business units for various markets such as food & beverage, dairy, Pharma, E-Coat, Landfill Leachate, and a variety of other markets and applications that benefit from using membrane filtration technology in their process.Nanostone Water offers over 37 unique polymeric membrane products that includes MF, UF, NF, and RO technologies. The membrane products are offered in either flat sheet or spiral element form and can be manufactured and sized for specific applications in sanitary or industrial configurations.Nanostone Water's polymeric membrane division combined with their ceramic membrane division offers a wide array of separation technologies for countless applications globally. The polymeric membrane division has operations in Carlsbad and Oceanside, CA and the ceramic membrane division has operations in Germany. Nanostone Water's global headquarters is located in Minneapolis, MN. Visit Nanostone's website for more information on our membrane technologies:www.nanostone.com Show less

  • Global Market Manager

    May 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Sales Manager - North America

    Mar 2015 - May 2016
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  Saint-Gobain

  Mar 2018 - Sept 2019

  North America Sales & Business Development Manager - Liquid Filtration

  Lead all sales and business development activities in North America for Saint-Gobain’s Crystar® re-crystallized silicon carbide ceramic membranes.Core Markets:-Food & Beverage-Water/wastewater-Recreational waterwww.crystarfiltration.saint-gobain.com

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  Alfa Laval

  Sept 2019 - now

  Alfa Laval is a global leader in process solutions for fluid handling, heat transfer and separation for industrial and life science applications.As a leader in separation technologies, Alfa Laval has decades of applied experience in engineering and manufacturing sanitary membrane filtration systems for both pilot and industrial-sized use. Alfa Laval also develops and manufactures an array of polymeric-based membranes (RO, NF, UF and MF) in spiral and flat sheet configuration for use in sanitary applications such as Food & Beverage, Dairy, Biotech/Pharma, and several other industrial and life science applications. www.alfalaval.uswww.alfalaval.com Show less

  • North America Sales Leader, Membrane Systems & Components

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Business Development Manager, Membrane Technology

    Sept 2019 - Sept 2023