Derek Burkholder

Experience

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  Continuum Health Alliance, LLC

  May 2008 - Aug 2010

  IT Associate

  Maintained computer systems and diagnosed end user issues. Created and implemented software changes.

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  Electric Boat

  Jul 2011 - Jun 2013

  Engineer I

  Support construction and maintenance of mechanical systems in current submarine fleet, while also working on designs for future submarine class. Supply insight and guidance to team developing design documents.

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  Casso-Solar Technologies

  Jul 2013 - now

  Manage the operations of the entire company. Sales, marketing, engineering, accounting, and management responsibilities. Directly responsible for equipment sales and marketing efforts while also overseeing the engineering department. Work closely with accounting to manage cashflow and expenses. In charge of overseeing the Sales and Engineering Departments. Primarily responsible for communicating with current and prospective customers to create proposals for new equipment purchases. Create conceptual 3D CAD designs along with detailed specifications to help customers understand the proposed equipment design. Work with the company President to set pricing and negotiate contract terms and conditions. Provide training and support for sales and engineering staff. In charge of managing Engineering Department, includes leading design meetings, scheduling all work, planning project timelines and budgets, and being the primary contact for customers for engineering concerns. Mechanical and electrical design of infrared heating systems using 3D CAD software. Managed project timelines and procurement to support fabrication and installation of designed equipment. Also provided on-site start-up support and training at customer facilities. Mechanical and electrical design of infrared heating systems using 3D CAD software. Managed project timelines and procurement to support fabrication and installation of designed equipment. Also provided on-site start-up support and training at customer facilities.As of October 2014, became Lead Engineer for the company. In charge of managing Engineering Department and scheduling all work. Assigned tasks, maintained project timelines and organized department procedures. Mechanical and electrical design of infrared heating systems using 3D CAD software. Managed project timelines and procurement to support fabrication and installation of designed equipment. Also provided on-site start-up support and training at customer facilities.

  • President

    May 2024 - now

  • Vice President of Sales/Engineering

    Dec 2019 - May 2024

  • Engineering Manager

    Apr 2015 - Dec 2019

  • Lead Engineer

    Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Mechanical Design Engineer

    Jul 2013 - Sept 2014