Paul Ross Staben

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Houston, Texas 77092

713-***-**** home

832-***-**** cell

acoplz@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

Bachelors of Science - Environmental Science and Management – University of Houston Clear Lake 5/97

Associates of Arts - Business Administration – San Jacinto College Pasadena, TX 3/95

Advanced Ultrasonic Technique – American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Houston TX 11/89

Management Development - Dr. Dave Warnick & Associates, Houston, TX 5/88

Associates of Science – Electronics Technology - San Jacinto College, Pasadena, TX 5/85

ACHIEVEMENTS: Three US Thermal Patents

Patents: USP 723****-*-**-** Cooling Systems and Methods for Same

PD# X200703448 Spot Cooling For Electronic Devices

PD# X200703558 Memory DIMM Air Injection Cooling Header

EXPERIENCE:

Photometric Technician – ATA Labs Houston TX: 3/12 2/14 ISO 17025 NVLAP Lab Code: 201019-0

certified Technician. Performed electrical, mechanical, thermal, and optical tests under varied

environmental conditions, in accordance to various testing standards (UL1598,LM-79,LM-80,et al). I

became proficient in the use of the Goniophotometer, Lab-Sphere LMS-760 Integrated Sphere through

self-studies. I assisted in developing the lab to achieve NALAP certification including writing the SOP for

the Integrated Sphere, Mobile Thermal station and Electrical station. I ordered all Lab supplies and Test

equipment. I worked with engineering and lab personal in solving proof of concept validation issues,

compliance to standards, and assisting in developing research and component validation roadmaps. I

assisted in the implementation of Qual-Treck to generate Lab reports and total document control. I am a

certified operator on the Mars M3 5/8” to 2” Water Meter Testing platform.

Residential Construction - KT Services, Magnolia TX; 2/10-3/12 on a PRN basis

I performed a variety of demolition on homes in preparation for remodeling which included removal of

windows, sheetrock, floors, bathroom fixtures and lighting fixtures. My duties also included the cleaning

and preparation for the homeowner to move in. Plumbing Electrical and concert work.

Electro-Mechanical Thermal Design Technician - Hewlett Packard, Houston TX; 4/10/97 - 9/25/09

I constructed prototype ML and DL Thermal Server Mock Ups from verbal direction and Pro E models.

My server models were constructed from parts and metals from previous server chassis. I did all the metal

works in lab utilizing, nomadic saws, band saw, spot welders, milling machine, brake press, belt and hand

sanders. For fabrications that I did not have the machines or material to build I was able to utilize the

model shop to build from my designs such as modifying heat sinks and stainless works. The models were

constructed with thermal slugs to emulate end of platform life for the Processors, Hard Drives, Chip sets,

dual processor video cards, extended Memory Cards and Thermal interface materials. I used these

Thermal Mock- ups to qualify various Fan vendors as per HP Specifications. I did individual fan and

system impedance curve testing including PWM, PID validation and wattage use. Part of the Fan

validation I constructed various air baffles and air dams to maximize thermal system performance. My

models were used to validate HP acoustical specifications. I was also responsible for cable lay out to

minimize air flow impedance. During this construction phase I thermally qualified the end of platform

life Intel and AMD processors, Memory DIMM, s and Hard Drives. All Thermal questioned areas where

Thermal Coupled with J or K type thermal couples. The data collected from the Fluke and Agilent Data

loggers was imported into Excel format and made available to the entire design team. This Empirical data

was used to tune the CFD Pro E Thermal Models. I did mechanical form, fit and function prior to first

build of servers. During first build I assisted the Factory with cable layout. After first build the prototype

server is thermally coupled and wired to monitor wattage usage. Prior to testing I installed the OS, all

ROM up dates, work around utilities and Thermal stress utilities. I first thermally stressed test the unit on

the bench and then test the unit individually and in the Full Rack mode inside the Environmental

Chamber. The data I collected was used to set the Thermal Trip points. I have supported outside sales at

customer sites. I supported Server Thermal and Mechanical issues from cradle to grave. I tested,

debugged and troubleshot new HP products and existing equipment to the component level utilizing data

analyzers, DVM meters, Fluke thermal laser, Fluke thermal cameras, and Oscilloscopes. I developed new

test programs/procedures as needed for new technologies. I supervised non-exempt employees, contract

workers, trained new employees, acclimated new engineers to HP lab practices. I was responsible for

maintaining the lab and ordering the necessary supplies. From one of my thermal analyses, I was able to

save HP $4 million by removing two fans from the DL320 platform. During my tenure at HP I was

awarded three US Thermal Patents.

Field Technician - Ramcon Environmental, Humble TX; 3/95 – 8/95 (Summer Position);

I performed Data Collection for Predictable Emissions Monitor Systems models which included

emissions stack Testing Methods 1-5 title five. My duties also included instrumentation upkeep, repair to

the component level and servicing the mobile laboratories. This position also required stack climbing.

These testing methods were in compliance with CFR60. I was required to calibrate test instrumentation

daily.

Field Service Engineer - Monitor Labs, Formerly Lear Siegler Measurement Controls Corporation,

Denver CO; 4/93 – 2/94 Telephone technical support. Factory trained on the RM41, LS541 and the

1100M opacity monitoring systems. Factory trained on the SM8100 and the SM8100A SO2, NO2 insitu

units which utilize second derivative spectroscopy. Field trained on the insitu type Zirconia Oxygen

Analyzer. All of these units can be configured to the UNICON 700 Universal Peripheral Control Unit.

Self Studies on the ML9830 CO analyzer, the ML9841 NO analyzer and the ML9850 SO2 analyzer. The

above analyzers are used to monitor gas emissions in compliance with USEPA regulations section

CFR60. Electronic trouble shooting and repair to the component level. My duties included customer site

repair stack climbing and calibration of test instrumentation.

Non-Destructive/Electromechanical Electronics Technician - Tex-Tube, Houston TX; 9/91 – 2/92 Install,

inspect and upgrade recently purchased prototype Ultra-Sonic inline computer controlled tubular

inspection system. I had direct interaction with in-house and N.D.T. Canada Co. Engineers. I developed

and implemented hardware, software and mechanical upgrades. I developed Ultra-Sonic systems factory

S.O.P., trained support personnel; maintained and calibrated factory inspection systems. I provided

Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic trouble shooting to the component level. I also doubled as a Shift Q.C.

inspector of tubular pipe products including systems repair of hydraulics and pneumatics. I performed

regular maintenance to the tubular inspection systems and anticipated the ordering of needed parts and

services for these inspection lines. I was on 24/7 telephone support.

Technical Specialist/Product Sales - Tuboscope Inc., Mill Services Division, Houston, TX; 9/88 – 9/91

Electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic trouble shooting to the component level on a

variety of computer controlled tubular inspection systems. Assigned to the Engineering Research and

Development division to construct, inspect, and install prototype Ultra-Sonic inspection systems, included

unit packaging, wiring, mechanical, electrical, hardware, and software developments. My daily notes

were implemented into company schematics and operations manuals. I was the Project Coordinator for

the Mannesmann $2.2 million inspection systems refurbishment project. I supported customer sales,

service, and training. I was responsible for customer site inventory for parts and repairs insuring the

documentation before repairs and customers needs for all service calls, reporting customer satisfaction

directly to the VP of Mill Services. I obtained a level 2 in Ultrasonic techniques and was a Company

Certified Instructor for Magnetic Flux Leakage Testing.

First line & Q.A. /Q.C. Supervisor - Riviana Foods, Houston TX; 1/88 - 8/88

Administrative watch of shift personnel, quality control of Success Rice products, general

maintenance/upgrades of Success Rice product lines including Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical

trouble shooting to the component level. I attended courses in Management Development from Dr. Dave

Warnick & Associates.

Electronic Technician – Art’s Music & Vending, Pasadena TX; 6/87 - 8/88

Field and Bench Electronic Technician. I repaired video games, juke boxes, vending machines to the

component level. I collected currency and also provided Product Sales and Service for video games.

Office Manager - Staben Forwarding Co., Houston TX; 1/85 - 6/87

Office management of international import/export company, prepared international documentation bills of

laden and supervised export packing. I also served as a liaison to foreign consulates.

Student/Musician 1/81 - 3/85

I worked my way through school as a freelance musician as I pursued an AS Electronics Technology

degree from San Jacinto College, Pasadena, TX.

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