Dennis Hechel

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Cedar Park, TX ****3

ab81wf@r.postjobfree.com

Education

. MBA from Northern Illinois University (management and marketing

emphasis)

. BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin

(instrumentation and controls concentration)

. Associate Degree in Renewable Energy Technology

. Associate Degree in Power Generation Technology

. Registered Professional Engineer

. North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners Photovoltaic

Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge

. Advanced PV Installer Training

. Classes toward a Certificate in International Business (emphasis in

supply chain management)

. Certificate in E-Business E-Commerce from the University of Illinois

. Studies in semiconductor processing with classes in

electronics/electrical design and software development

. Independent study in Alternative Energy Development & Sustainability

. Certified Teacher of Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Earth

Science) and of Mathematics

Skills

Development and Production Management experience in controls, automotive,

aero-space, medical, and energy industries in the following disciplines:

Management

. Managing most business departments

. Identifying, evaluating and presenting customer needs and business

opportunities

. Cost/benefit analysis

. Developing strategies, designs, and proposals

. Defining, presenting, coordinating project processes, and expediting

project closure

. Developing and managing customer and vendor relationships

. Developing and managing engineering programs and projects

Technology

. Researching technologies

. Defining product features and functions

. Authoring product proposals

. Writing product specifications

Engineering

. Developing product technologies and product designs

. Writing functional specifications

. Defining performance specifications

. Writing test protocols and developing test fixtures

. Developing mechanical components, electronic hardware, and firmware

and software algorithms

. Building models and prototypes

. Conducting verification and validation tests

. Propelling products through development and into production.

Production

. Managing the supply chain

. Identifying component sources and building vendor relationships

. Managing costs and contracts

. Improving quality

. Controlling schedules and improving productivity

Professional Experience

Viryd Technologies - startup company developing and manufacturing Small

(<100kW) Wind Turbines Dec 2007-Present

Product Development Engineer, Controls

. Advising on all aspects of Wind Turbine Design and complete

responsibility for all control algorithms, software, electronics, and

electrical panel design, component selection, grid connection

requirements, UL and IEC approvals, test systems and fixtures and

controls, facilities wiring, and hybrid wind-diesel off grid systems

Austin Community College - large multiple campus community college

2007-Present

Adjunct Professor

. Developed curriculum for Electronics and Advanced Technology classes -

Robotics, Wind Energy

. Taught Robotics classes. Currently Teaching Wind/Geothermal Energy

classes

. Independent readings of about 3000 pages in alternative energy

development

. Involved with Austin Electric Vehicle Association and Austin Inventors

and Entrepreneurs association

. Member of Texas Renewable Energy Industry Association (TREIA).

Presentation to Texas Legislators.

Austin Community College

2007

Student, Consultant, Entrepreneur

. Participated in Texas Statewide Nanotechnology Conference & University

of Texas Workshop on Renewable Energy.

. Authored several SBIR energy harvesting proposals

. Developed models of several renewable energy generators

. Consulted on Optimum Technology for Utility Scale Solar Power Plant

. Completed classes toward a Certificate in International Business.

. Earned associates degrees in Power Systems Technology and in Renewable

Energy Technology

Hill Country Christian School of Austin - Private school

2006

Educator - Teacher in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics

. Certified Teacher in Physical Sciences and in Mathematics

. Experience teaching Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Calculus,

Trigonometry, Algebra

. Trained in Classical Education and College Board pedagogy

. Specified Chemistry/Physics laboratory upgrade requirements and

initiated the implementation

Emerson Process Management - Supplier of process control components and

systems 2001-2004

Technologist - Hardware Team Lead

. Managed projects through development, prototype, and test - then to

production offshore.

. Supported product development by leading hardware group through the

process of outsourcing of production to contract manufacturers both

domestic and offshore.

. Developed new business processes and established necessary vendor

relationships, assuring fulfillment of project schedules and goals.

. Reduced lead time to receive production equivalent product for test

from more than 6 months to 3 weeks resulting in potential savings of

more than $100,000/week.

Fibra-Sonics Inc. - Medical device contract design and manufacturing

1997-2001

Director of Engineering and Operations

. Wrote portions of the Strategic Business Plan, Annual Operating Plan,

and Key Result Areas in order to meet operating objectives during

business cycle.

. Negotiated with customers and consulted with sales and management in

assessment of customer needs and product requirements.

. Worked with clinicians to develop product specifications,

applications, and clinical requirements; and with customers both

domestic and foreign to define product specification, cost, warranty,

and delivery.

. Wrote and presented a technical paper at the national Ultrasonic

Industry Association's 29th Annual Symposium.

. Wrote project proposals that resulted in development and production

contracts for medical devices and supplies that represented about 25%

of company sales.

. Negotiated and wrote non-disclosure agreements for consultants,

suppliers, and customers. Taught sales training to company reps and

customer sales force. Promoted sales at trade shows and through

customer contact

. Managed customer relationships to promote sales, schedule deliveries,

and collect payments.

. Developed and managed engineering and manufacturing processes to

ensure product quality, component traceability, and conformance to

ISO9000 and FDA cGMP.

Buehler - Manufacturer of laboratory equipment for microstructure analysis

1991-1997

New Product Definition/Electronics Engineering Management

. Developed and managed new product definition teams and engineering

teams with participants in the US, Germany, and UK. Product

development employed mechanical, electronics, and software

engineering.

. Presented new product ideas to the Corporate Staff at a division

growth conference in St. Louis - one of two presentations that

received complements from the CEO.

Bear Automotive - Developer and supplier of automotive diagnostic and

repair equipment

Project Design Engineer - engineering lead

. Researched customer needs. Defined, acquired, and managed product

definition. Led mechanical, electronic, and software engineering in

product development.

Barber-Colman - Manufacturer of industrial controls for heat treat and

plastic injection molding machines

Development Engineer - electronics and embedded software

. Defined product operation. Designed electronics and embedded

software. Supervised engineering teams.

Sundstrand Aviation - Supplier of aero-space components

Test Equipment Design Engineer - for Space Shuttle and F15, 16, 18 military

aircraft components

. Designed and supervised installation of instrument and control systems

which controlled motors, valves, heaters, and measured power, speed,

torque, linear and angular position, temperature, flow, etc. Designed

intrinsicly safe facilities.

Audible Voice - Founded and Managed a Computer Music and Speech startup

corporation 1997-2001

President

. Wrote business plan, developed product and company website, produced

product and production documentation per ISO9000, sold and serviced

product, maintained accounting records, and filed taxes and annual

reports

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