SUMMARY

Metallurgical technologist with over 20 years experience in failure analysis, materials characterization, product evaluation, and research and development. Expert in metallographic sample preparation, microstructure evaluation, light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, microanalysis, and metallurgical testing.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Metallurgical Technology, 1989
Technical Institiution of Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota

CORROSION, 1990, 5 CEU
Materials Engineering Institute of ASM

PRINCIPLES OF FAILURE ANALYSIS, 1991, 5 CEU
Materials Engineering Institute of ASM

ELEMENTS OF METALLURGY, 1991, 5 CEU
Materials Engineering Institute of ASM

EXPERIENCE

February 1995 to Present

Materials Evaluation and Engineering, Inc.
Plymouth, MN
Laboratory Manager

• Coordinate project schedules for and maintain all instrumentation for metallurgical and scanning electron microscopy laboratories, including metallurgical sample preparation equipment, light microscopies, scanning electron microscope, and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy system.

• Performing laboratory evaluations and metallurgical testing to solve product and manufacturing problems for high-technology industrial clients.

• Designing and performing specialized testing to evaluate product performance and simulate failure mechanisms.

March 1989 to February 1995

Engel Metallurgical
St. Cloud, MN
Metallurgical Engineer

• Assist the metallurgical engineers in conducting failure analyses and other material investigations.

• Prepare metallographic specimens and perform routine metallurgical examinations using light microscopy.

• Perform photography, sectioning, and testing for projects and presentations.

• Coordinate required material testing done by other laboratories; and review and approve results and invoices.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• ASM International Member

• Microscopy Society of America Member

• Minnesota Microscopy Society Member

• International Metallography Society Member