David Smith

Experience

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  Kodak

  Sept 1988 - Aug 1990

  Research Technician

  - Performed organic synthesis reactions- Created nanoparticles via emulsion polymerization- Purification and analysis of organic molecules- Synthesis of novel crosslinkers that are subject to breakdown by macrophages

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  General Electric

  Aug 1990 - Jun 1999

  - Assisted engineers with new product introduction- Coordinated NPI runs with schedulers- Interfaced with vendors and plant maintenence for new project installations- Tracked project costs- Initiated new funding with investment council- Lead pressure safety valve compliance program for assigned area Part of a team environment to:- Develop new products based on addition cure silicone chemistry- Reformulated existing products to meet customer needs- Implemented new type of adhesion promoter

  • Engineering Technician

    Sept 1993 - Jun 1999

  • Research Technician

    Aug 1990 - Sept 1993
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  Momentive Performance Materials

  Jun 1999 - Oct 2011

  - Perform customer application testing using one and two component silicone cure systems.- Assist in product recommendations to customers- Design novel testing to mimic end use conditions- Coordinate product samples to customers- Manage day to day needs of the ADC lab - Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate on-line GCs responsible for critical raw materials to the entire plant- Worked with Site Quality to ensure agreement between on-line GCs and lab GCs - Develop new test methods for Site Quality using GC, FTIR, UV, NMR, autotitrator analytical equipment- Calibrate, troubleshoot and maintain above equipemnt- Assist plant engineers with quality issues- Complete special projects that impact lab performance and reliability- Participate in ISO audits

  • Application Development Technician

    Apr 2010 - Oct 2011

  • Process Control Technician

    Jun 2009 - Apr 2010

  • Operations Technician

    Jun 1999 - Jun 2009
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  GE Renewables

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2017

  Utilize the Apollo RCA methodology for sustainable issue resolution (IR)Apply Six Sigma techniques to improve business processesAs a Blackbelt, mentor people within the business towards their Greenbelt certificationStandardize IR systems across the businessTrack and trend issue resolution as a whole Certified Black BeltLead lab investment projectsDevelop new test methodsPrioritize day to day activitiesWork with lab leader to ensure data integrityLead scanning electron microscopy lab

  • Issue Resolution Program Manager

    Feb 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Laboratory Analyst

    Oct 2011 - Feb 2015
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  GE Power

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2021

  Laboratory Leader

  Designing a new laboratory to support advanced blade cooling technology used to enable improvement to combined cycle efficiency for HA class gas turbines. Responsibilities currently include: Identifying needed tests and equipment, translating current methodologies from GE Global Research, purchasing new test equipment, lab layout design, implementing best practices from other GE sites, using Six Sigma techniques to improve yields and test capabilities.

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  Plug Power

  Aug 2021 - now

  Analytical Laboratory Manager