MICHAEL WILLIAM SHARP

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Rockford, TN 37853

Cell 805-***-****

Email abl24t@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To seek a management position with an organization that can benefit from my experience in operations,

specifically manufacturing, supply chain, and quality management, with established operations and also start-

up companies

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EXPERIENCE

Sept 09 – Feb 10 - INFINIA CORP KENNEWICK WA – CONSULTANT

Infinia is a design and manufacturing company of solar concentrators utilizing the

Stirling engine technology. To allow them to sell their product they must have it UL and

CE certified, as this is a technology still to be recognized by any safety authority, the

project will be challenging and time consuming, especially as the design is still evolving.

My prior experience in UL certification for solar concentrators at Energy Innovations will

assist Infinia in achieving this objective. Achievements to date have been a successful

field certification against UL 1741 of a custom Inverter at a test site in NM, allowing that

site to connect directly to the grid. Short term objectives are a factory certification at their

inverter manufacturer in CA, and a second test site field certification also in CA, against

UL 1741. Long term objective is a system certification against UL 2200. Achievements

were 1741 certification of the inverter, various field certifications for successful

connection to the grids, closed 100+ non-compliances for UL 2200 system certification,

and plans completed for CE self certification.

May 07 – Feb 09 – ENERGY INNOVATIONS (Idealab) PASADENA – Sr.

DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN

I joined E.I. at a point in their product development where their solar concentrator (Sunflower 3.0) was being

manufactured in China (pilot runs) and was encountering many technical, process, and cost challenges. I was

tasked with closing down operations in China, finding a domestic partner in CA, obtaining UL certification,

and determining if the product was in fact a viable business proposition. After 3 months of builds in CA, the

company decided to obsolete this version and develop Sunflower 4.0. My task for the 4.0 was to establish a

cost effective supply chain, develop a pilot manufacturing process in CA, and establish a tier 1 Contract

Manufacturing partner for volume builds. I achieved these goals recently, unfortunately the design was still

not meeting specifications, funding was becoming more difficult, and costs had to be reduced in order for the

company to survive.

Sept – 04 – May 07 – CLEARMESH INC (Idealab) PASADENA – DIRECTOR OF

OPERATIONS

I was tasked with setting up an operations team that could take a product from prototype stage to full volume

production initially in the US, and later in Asia. Within this scope was a requirement to set up world wide

relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers, to select and install an ERP system, to select and

install a document control system, produce a full quality system in accordance with the ISO 9001-2000

requirements, audit and train suppliers on the Omnilux quality expectations, and develop an internal

production team\system that would ensure a sound reliable product prior to customer shipments. The

Omnilux product is a”last mile” FSO system, encompassing electronics, mechanicals, optical systems,

software & firmware, and plastic injection molding. Additionally we were required to develop specialized test

equipment for board level and system level testing. Company closed

Jun 00 – Sept 04 - GTRAN INC. CAL. DIRECTOR OF

OPERATIONS/DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE

I was tasked with setting up a complete manufacturing operation for producing 10Gbit optical transponders,

including the leasing of a building for operations. I set up an ISO 9001 compatible quality system; a web

based ERP system for material planning etc.; an ISO 9001 compatible document control system; a purchasing

department utilizing cost effective buying methods; a two shift production team consisting of assembly, test,

and packaging; and a manufacturing engineering department for developing process improvement methods.

My primary goal was also to build a sound relationship with at least two strong Contract manufacturers who

in time could become an extension of the GTRAN manufacturing capabilities. I also was tasked with making

many manufacturing presentations to GTRAN's prospective and current Tier One customers. This operation

has now successfully introduced 5 new designs into full manufacturing, taking them from prototype, through

pilot runs, and into volume builds with Contract Manufacturers, serving a world wide Tier one customer base.

For GTRAN I achieved preferred supplier status with Nortel, Siemens, and Marconi, and became ISO

certified, in addition to establishing an in house manufacturing operation to build and test the optical systems.

I was offered a promotional opportunity with Idealab.

Mar 98 - May 00 - AMPLICA INC, CAL. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Responsible for all of the operations team including production, engineering, Manufacturing engineering,

facilities, and QA. Position reports to the President with budgetary responsibility of $2,000,000. Initially

tasked with doubling output and increasing efficiency, achieved output goal and increased efficiency by 29%.

Amplica is a manufacturer of MIC amplifiers and oscillators, and is owned by Charter Technologies. Due to a

recent corporate decision to reposition the business, I was tasked with closing the military business in Laguna

and Newbury Park, within budgetary guidelines, ensuring that all customers' orders and contracts were fully

completed on schedule, and handed over with full documentation. I closed the company on schedule and

within budget.

Sep 94 - Mar 98 - CERAMASPEED INC.TENNESSEE PRODUCTION MGR.

Responsible for start up of all Operations, and I had to duplicate manufacturing operations as currently

functioning in England. Arranged for all equipment to be moved from the UK, hired and trained 120

operators from the local area, set up all processes and obtained ISO certification within 9 months of the start

up date. I achieved production goals of 75,000 parts per week within the target of 1 year. Set up TQM teams

who were responsible for setting and achieving company goals. WIP inventory goal was achieved by use of

JIT and Kan Ban techniques. Also set up incentive programs for the company. Ceramaspeed is a manufacturer

of heater elements for ceramic top stoves. I later resigned to accept an opportunity in Southern California

CERAMASPEED LTD ENGLAND

Responsible for production of 80,000 heater elements per week from the Droitwich UK location, reported to

the General Manager. I was also tasked with introducing and training problem solving teams as the company

moved towards TQM and ISO certification. I achieved a 20% efficiency goal within the first year, and then I

was asked to transfer to the US to establish a duplicate operation in Maryville Tennessee.

Oct 90 - Sep 94 - MERET OPTICAL CAL, MANUFACTURING MGR.

I was responsible for all production, materials, QA, machine shop, and facility operations. Meret was a

manufacturer of fiber optic electronics to the communications industry. Introduced WIP tracking, SPC, and

also set up an in house SMT line. Reported to the Director of Operations and was responsible for 55

employees. I taught TQM and introduced problem solving teams to manufacturing. Company was sold and

moved to San Diego.

Nov 88 - Oct 90 - PCO INC. CALIFORNIA, PRODUCTION MANAGER

Responsible for 70 employees in Hybrid assembly, test, manufacturing Eng., and production control. PCO

was a manufacturer of Opto-electronic devices used for communication fiber links. Achievements were set up

of SMT line for volume Nortel orders, wrote clean room policy and procedures, and set up SPC improving

yields by 30%. Company closed.

Nov 84 - Nov 88 - AMPLICA INC. CAL, MIC MANUFACTURING MGR.

I was responsible for 100 employees in MIC assembly, test, production control, and manufacturing

engineering, also responsible for correcting variances, controlling WIP, completing ETC’s, and maintaining

revenue shipments at $1,000K. I had to work to MIL SPEC 883, using MRP, JIT, and SPC techniques to

schedule and control quality of product. Main area of achievement was to introduce linear shipments instead

of monthly, thus improving efficiency by 35%. Amplica was a member of the COMSAT group and a

manufacturer of LNA’s for the military market. I advanced to new position at PCO.

May 80 - Nov 84 - EATON CORPORATION CALIFORNIA

Eaton was a manufacturer of electronic test equipment, such as spectrum analyzers and noise figure meters.

Positions held at Eaton were as follows.

82 - 84PRODUCTION MANAGER

81 - 82CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

80 - 81TEST SUPERVISOR

1980 SENIOR TEST TECHNICIAN

1963 - 1980 - ROYAL AIR FORCE ENGLAND

I served throughout the world in a technical role in the communications and radar fields. Progressed through

the technical ranks and spent the last 5 years in a management position as a Chief Engineer. I received an

honorable discharge to move to the USA.

EDUCATION

1991 Statistical Process Control – Boeing Southern California

1990 Total Quality Management – Boeing Southern California

1980 - 1983 MSAC CA BA (3years)

1975 - 1980 Electronic specialization covering Communications, Radar, and ECM, at

The RAF College

1961 - 1965 Royal Air Force England Electronics Engineering (BSEE)

GENERAL

I am a UK & US citizen, with interests in sports, gardening, and physical fitness, with Excellent health, and

willing to relocate within the US and Europe.

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