Neil Supnekar

Experience

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  United States Department of Defense

  Jul 2009 - Jan 2011

  SCEP Intern

  • Managed the TPQ-36 and TPQ-37 radars as part of PM Radars, Firefinder team, working in the Student Career Experience (SCEP) Program at Fort Monmouth, NJ• Oversaw testing sessions at Tobyhanna Army Depot – MAPS and Noise and Stability Testing, conducted with L3 Communications and ThalesRaytheon Systems, respectively• Managed the tracking and fielding of TPQ-36 radar processors around the continental United States and those in theater abroad, working closely with the Project Manager• Analyzed engineering drawings to determine whether part specifications were met Show less

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  Sabre Systems Inc.

  May 2012 - Aug 2013

  Electrical Engineer

  Performed testing and evaluation as part of the Key Management Group of the Cryptographic Modernization Branch of Communications-Electronics Research, Development, and Engineering Center (CERDEC)’s Space and Terrestrial Communications Division (S&TCD) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.• Led a team of professionals to test a software platform that is fielded to all three branches of the US Military. The software consisted of tactical network planning tools to assist with communications in theater. • Tested various cryptographic devices and software platforms to ensure that they were able to successfully encrypt Army communications hardware (such as radios and network encryptors).• Wrote technical documentation including test reports, test plans, manuals, and whitepapers. Show less

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  KLA-Tencor

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2014

  Applications Engineering Intern

  Worked as an Applications Engineer Intern for the GEM/Candela division of KLA-Tencor. Tested the Candela 7120 and 7140 laser scanning devices.• Conducted throughput benchmarking tests to assess the time it took for the 7140 to perform a sequence of scans. These runtimes were compared to those of older devices in order to validate that the newer device was a sound investment for the customer.• Scanned disks of varying materials and thicknesses in order to determine whether KLA Tencor’s requirements for the High-Sensitivity option for the scanning laser on the Candela 7120 were met. Show less

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  UniKey Technologies

  Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

  Integration/Pre-Sales Engineer
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  Fenwick & West

  Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

  Patent Engineer

  • Drafted and prosecuted patent applications for technology clients in diverse fields including audio signal processing, optics, finance, advertising technology, and software.• Provided technical analysis to partner on a licensing matter regarding audio companies.• Communicated with the USPTO about application proceedings.

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  Haynes Beffel & Wolfeld LLP

  Dec 2017 - Jul 2018

  Patent Engineer
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  Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2023

  Passed July 2022 Uniform Bar Exam. Licensed to practice in New York as of 6/5/2023. Electrical engineer in the Patents & Innovations group. Have prosecuted applications relating to computer networking, machine learning, biotechnology, consumer electronics, additive manufacturing, and blockchain technology.Attended Berkeley Law full time and worked part-time from August 2019 to May 2022. Passed Patent Bar examination 3/14/19.

  • Law Clerk

    Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Patent Agent

    May 2019 - Aug 2022

  • Scientific Advisor

    Sept 2018 - May 2019
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  Mintz

  Jun 2023 - now

  Associate