Christopher Kabana, PhD

Christopher kabana, phd

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Patent searches, utilizing my extensive technical knowledge/background, performed for clients

  • Education

    • Allegheny college

      2000 - 2004
      Bs chemistry

      Activities and Societies: Chemii Chemistry Club

    • Duquesne university

      2006 - 2012
      Doctor of philosophy - phd analytical chemistry
    • Northwestern university

      2020 - 2020
      Full-stack web developer

      A 24-week intensive web development certificate program focused on full-stack JavaScript development. Tech includes: Node.js, React, NodeJs, ExpressJs, AWS, MySQL, Heroku, Git, HTML, Bootstrap, CSS.

  • Experience

    • Mallet and company, inc.

      Jul 2005 - Jul 2006
      Qualitative analysis technician

      Qualitative analysis of products such as vegetable oils and icings. Basic laboratory techniques utilized.

    • Duquesne university

      Aug 2006 - May 2012
      Graduate student

      Studied the autoxidation of jet and diesel fuels.

    • Gold eagle company

      May 2012 - Feb 2020

      Major responsibilities include: Product formulation development, packaging compatibility, labeling requirements, formulation stability, SDS generation, sourcing of new chemicals, internal and external efficacy testing, responding to consumer technical questions and claims, ensuring compliance to various regulatory requirements such as California’s Proposition 65, attend various technical and regulatory conferences on behalf of the company.Key Accomplishments:- Developed and formulated new gasoline engine fuel system product STA-BILⓇ Fast Fix, with distribution within Wal-Mart and Amazon. Eventually branched into a Private Label version. Investigated and sourced a desiccant and odor-eliminator product, a brand new product category to Gold Eagle Co.- Spearheaded project to ensure compliance to the latest Proposition 65 update, created and maintained reference document for every part number, formula, and raw material for cross reference for future use.- Developed and formulated new gasoline direct injection fuel system cleaner product 104+Ⓡ Fuel Injector Pro, currently distributed within both Amazon and Wal-Mart. It has shown growth every week since its launch. - Lead on ensuring compliance with California Cleaning Product Right to Know Act (SB-258). Show less

      • Innovation Engineering Manager

        Apr 2017 - Feb 2020
      • Research & Development Chemist

        May 2012 - Apr 2017
    • Cardinal intellectual property

      Oct 2021 - now
      Patent engineer/patent analyst

      Patent Search Analyst who specializes in conducting patent searches for clients. I utilize my technical background and experiences to understand each invention or patent disclosure and apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to conduct a focused and comprehensive search for prior art references for the search report.I work constantly with new inventions and cutting-edge technologies, with each project providing unique and broad challenges. I work on various types of projects, including, patentability, invalidity, state of the art, and freedom to operate searches. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Strategic business communications

      Quinlan school of business, loyola university chicago
      May 2016
    • First aid/cpr/aed instructor

      National safety council
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Christopher Kabana, PhD
      The Chevron Research Award of Excellence The International Association for the Stability, Handling, and Use of Liquid Fuels (IASH) Oct 2011 John Bacha was a consulting scientist with Chevron Products Company. He was a strong supporter of IASH, and was internationally recognized for his studies on diesel fuel and residual fuel chemistry. He was also extremely keen to encourage the younger generation to join and enrich the industry. After his untimely death, his family initiated a fund (The John Bacha Education Fund) to be directed toward student sponsorship and other educational opportunities that may arise. The fund will sponsor… Show more John Bacha was a consulting scientist with Chevron Products Company. He was a strong supporter of IASH, and was internationally recognized for his studies on diesel fuel and residual fuel chemistry. He was also extremely keen to encourage the younger generation to join and enrich the industry. After his untimely death, his family initiated a fund (The John Bacha Education Fund) to be directed toward student sponsorship and other educational opportunities that may arise. The fund will sponsor one or more young researchers who are within five years of graduation to attend an IASH International Symposium from wherever they are domiciled to wherever the symposium is held. Show less