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Nick Traitler

Nick Traitler

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Business Development Officer @ UCLA TDG | Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

  • Education

    • University of York

      2001 - 2002
      M.S. Physics

      Activities and Societies: Squash, Snooker, Member of the Physics Society. Designed and built a metastable helium atomic beam source for use in neutral atom lithography. Characterized the atomic beam and gave recommendations to improve efficiency.

    • University of Cambridge

      2003 - 2007
      Ph.D. Physics

      Activities and Societies: Rowed competitively for a college team at the University of Cambridge, Member of Robinson College Boat Club, Speaker for Physics at Work Exhibition at the Cavendish Laboratory. Examined organic and inorganic materials on a nanoscale using SEM, FIB, TEM and EDX. Micromachined insulators, semiconductors and metals by deposition and etching. Led a team of engineers to build a novel measurement system to study the failure behaviour of polymer microstructures within an SEM.

    • Lycée français de Vienne LFV

      1995 - 1998
      Baccalauréat, Matura PHYSICAL SCIENCES

    • University of York

      1998 - 2001
      B.S. Physics

      Activities and Societies: Squash, Snooker, Member of the Physics Society. Built an automated optical measurement system to characterize electric glow discharges.

  • Experience

    • University of York

      Oct 1998 - Nov 2002
      Research Assistant

      Designed, built, and validated novel scientific instruments.Built an automated measurement system

    • Scientific Support Group, Nestlé Product Technology Center

      Mar 2003 - Sept 2003
      Scientific Support Specialist

      Research in the field of microscopy and mechanical testing.

    • University of Cambridge

      Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

      Provided expert advice in the field of nanotechnology. Managed and oversaw collaborative projects. Designed a novel measurement system to study materials within an SEM. Received award for work presented at major international conference. Taught undergraduate students in the field of experimental physics. Provided academic instructions and guidance, and marked students' work.

      • Researcher & Consultant

        Oct 2003 - Dec 2007

      • Laboratory Teacher

        Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

    • Perkins Coie LLP

      Jan 2008 - Apr 2009
      Technical Advisor

      Intellectual property management with an emphasis in electrical, computer, communications, signal processing, internet, consumer electronics, and energy-related technologies. Worked closely with inventors, held invention disclosure meetings, drafted patents and responded to Office Actions from the USPTO.

    • Wilson Ham & Holman

      Apr 2009 - Dec 2011
      Patent Engineer

      Patent analysis, drafting and prosecution with an emphasis in semiconductors, electronic circuits, optics, mobile and wireless communications.

    • Innovative Solutions

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2015
      Technology Innovation Manager

      Provided expertise in technology innovation and intellectual property in nanotechnology, materials science and consumer goods. Evaluated emerging technologies, leading companies in their innovation strategies and protecting and leveraging their ideas to better compete in their respective business environments. Managed business development and licensing strategies for startups as well as multinational technology companies.

    • University of Southern California

      Jan 2016 - Mar 2022

      • Lead innovation management and IP licensing efforts at USC Stevens Center for Innovation. • Accelerate the translation of innovative technologies into commercial applications through IP protection, marketing, licensing, strategic partnerships, and the promotion of entrepreneurship. • Manage a diverse portfolio of USC research and work with USC inventors and lead the commercialization of their inventions through licenses and new venture development. • Mentor other Licensing team members with complex licensing issues. • Develop and nurture partnerships with licensees, VCs and sponsors. • Lead the Innovation Intern Program, the University Technology Licensing Program, and other initiatives at USC. Show less

      • Senior Licensing Manager

        Oct 2020 - Mar 2022

      • Licensing Manager, Physical Sciences

        Jan 2016 - Oct 2020

    • UCLA Technology Development Group

      Mar 2022 - now
      Business Development Officer

      • Managing portfolio of UCLA inventions in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, and Chemistry• Engaging with industry leaders and investors to promote commercialization of UCLA inventions• Negotiating technology license agreements• Facilitating startup creation

  • Licenses & Certifications