Mechanical Engineer * Naval Architect & Marine Engineer * Structural Engineer
Brief Resume
Summary: Substantial background in providing solutions to practical problems in critical aspects of structures, vibrations, stability, and fluid flow encountered in a variety of engineering systems, from special military vehicles to observatory telescopes. Considerable experience in development of concepts and design criteria for R&D programs and proposals.
Experience:
1986-Present
Consulting Engineer - Darien, CT
Research and development of design methodology and concepts for shape memory effect materials. Development of prototype automated structural connectors for NASA Space Station. Analysis of special dynamic problems involved in the design and vibration testing of gas turbine components. Analysis and development of a mathematical model for predicting the printing performance of an automated mailing system. These and many other assignments from a variety of clients.
1980-1986
AMF, Inc., Morehead Patterson Research Center - Stamford, CT
Research Specialist in Applied Mechanics
Conducted study programs for various products and services in critical areas affecting performance, integrity, and reliability.
Developed methodologies in the form of design charts, nomographs, computer programs, and test procedures. Products Included yachts, dough makers, skis, and relays.
1977-1980
Perkin-Elmer Corp., Electro-Optical Group, Wilton, CT:
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Developed structural and opto-mechanical design concepts, Design and analysis of primary telescope structures and secondary structures mounting critical instruments, sensors, and control components, Conducted structural analysis an telescope portion of IRAS (Infra-Red Astronomical Satellite), which has completed a very successful mission.
1976 - 1977
Pitney Bowes, Mailing System Division. Norwalk, CT:
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Developed optical scanning methods, transport systems and illumination for electronic mail systems. Developed and designed scientific computer models and prototype models.
1970-1976
Consulting Engineer. Darien, CT:
Assignments included - Structural Integrity and dynamic alignment study of an airborne electro-optical system. Structural analysis of a patrol frigate for the U.S. Navy, Including hull, main mast. main engine foundations.
Clients included: Barnes Engineering, CBS Laboratories, Columbia University Astrophysics Lab, and Peabody Engineering.
1968-1970
Perkin-Elmer Corp., Optical Operations Division, Norwalk, CT:
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Research special structural mechanics problems in the fabrication, mounting, and metrology of large optics.
1966-1968
CBS Laboratories, Stamford, CT :
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Worked principally on several difficult elasticity problems, including the dynamics of a light modulating crystal and deformations of optical spinners.
1958-1966
Consolidated Diesel Electric Company, Aircraft Equipment Division, Stamford, CT:
Analytical Engineer, Senior Development Engineer
Prepared proposals for R & D programs and performed primary analytical work to insure controllability and mechanical and structural integrity of the prototypes. Items included trailer spotting dollies for roll-on/roll-off vessels, B-52 wheel mover system, aircraft cargo loader. Work involved the structural and performance analyses of vehicles, engines, and hydraulic, mechanical transmissions.
1954-1958
SparkMan and Stephens, Inc., New York City:
Naval Architect and Marine Engineer
Hydrodynamic and structural design and stress analyses of vessels.
1952-1954
Gibbs and Cox. Inc., New York City:
Jr. Naval Architect
Educational Background:
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, 1952
The University of Connecticut
Master of Science (Applied Mechanics), 1965
The University of Connecticut
Doctoral Program in Applied Mechanics: Satisfactorily completed all course work and passed Final General Examination in 1974.
Engineering License:
- State of Connecticut
- Licensed Professional Engineer, 1958
- License No. 4418
Military Service:
- United States Navy
