Engineer Manufacturing

Robert Bourdelais

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Pittsford, NY 14534

585-***-**** ablrnt@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Creative, accomplished, multi-faceted Engineer. Proven innovator with

authorship of more than 180 US patents. Adept at moving rapidly from

conception through reduction to practice. Knowledgeable in all areas of

intellectual property rights. Articulate and effective at building

consensus needed to realize corporate objectives. Excellent leader with a

long history of team success.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ROHM AND HAAS / DOW CHEMICAL, Rochester, NY 2007 - 2010

Research and Development Team Leader, Electronic Materials Division

Team leader for multi-disciplinary research team focused on materials and

optical components for the Display industry. Set research direction,

managed $2.2M R&D budget, reported research performance metrics to upper

management, collaborated with customers and external technology partners,

managed project scheduling, managed phase and gate process for product

development, conducted regular performance reviews and developed personnel.

. Invented / Authored 182 issued U.S. patents and 61 pending patent

applications. Most prolific inventor in the history of Eastman Kodak.

Currently 132nd in the world for total number of U.S. patents.

. Led 14 person multi-disciplinary research team which included PhD

scientists, engineers and technicians. Developed next generation of

optical components widely used in current versions of popular slim LED

TVs, laptops and monitors.

. Wrote and prosecuted U.S. and foreign patent applications, patent

mapping, patent filing strategies and product patent clearances. Led

several teams to evaluate competitive patent position and patent due

diligence. Currently pursuing U.S. Patent Agent registration.

. Managed several internal and external technology evaluation projects

leading to successful joint ventures and venture capital funding of start-

up technology companies. Provided management with rigorous evaluations

of technology feasibility, patent positioning, market potential and

reduction to practice possibilities.

. Met customer demand, optimized product yield and provided a low cost

solution to the market by successfully leading a research project using 6-

sigma manufacturing concepts to deliver component technology for new,

ultra-thin, mercury free LED TV backlight.

. Mentored and developed team members. Selected on multiple occasions for

team success / achievement awards and been honored with several

leadership awards.

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, Rochester, NY 1991 - 2007

Senior Research Scientist, Kodak Research Lab 1998 - 2007

Researched multiple topics focused on the convergence of material science

and imaging. Researched polymer thin films, polymer wave guides, diffusion

media, thermal dye sublimation printing, light emitting diodes, micro-

fabrication and nano-materials. Team leader for several joint development

projects, managed complex project schedules, adjusted resource utilization,

filed patent applications, published internal technical reports and led

market feasibility studies.

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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY (continued)

. Developed innovative roll to roll precision micro-replication process for

thermoplastic polymers micron and nanometer sized features. Process is

currently being utilized for the manufacture of the Dow Electronic

Materials $250M optical component portfolio.

. Researched and developed multi-layered polymer film technology for analog

and digital imaging applications. Successful product introductions

include the award winning Kodak DuraLife Photographic paper, Kodak Color

Metallic paper and Kodak Day / Night Display media.

. Led team on digital label printing project that integrated hardware,

software and media for the short run / high quality printing market.

Label printing system enabled mass customization of text, images and meta-

data content of pressure sensitive consumer labels.

. Managed technology on several joint R&D projects that leveraged

technology and manufacturing capabilities of external partner companies

leading to the introduction of commercial products.

. Key member of a Kodak marketing team responsible for formulating market

strategy, distribution models and pricing for a digital printing system

and associated media.

Research Engineer, Kodak Engineering Division 1994 - 1998

Developed technology leading to commercialization of several innovative

products. Developed high speed lamination process for polymer thin films

using novel polymer blends, developed method to control curl of

photographic paper, formulated anti-static coatings used on printing media,

materials development, managed $1.5M capital budget and developed test

methods and fixtures for manufacturing quality assessment.

Manufacturing Engineer, Photographic Paper Flow 1991 - 1994

Responsible for yield, product quality and product costs for Kodak Color

and Black and White paper products. Provided daily manufacturing

performance updates to management. Extensive manufacturing experience in

the areas of web converting, coating, injection and extrusion molding, thin

film manufacturing, polymer optical lenses, assembly of complex electro-

mechanical systems, photo-resist and micro-replication.

. Managed the design and installation of a $15M capital asset, led a

quality improvement team leading to ISO 9001 certification

. Coordinated annual operating plans for a $75M / 275 person manufacturing

operation and reduced cost of manufacture by 43% on a $7.2M product bill

EDUCATION

All coursework towards MS, Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institute of

Technology,

Rochester, NY

BSME, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

BS, Physics, Geneseo State College, Geneseo, NY

AWARDS

Eastman Innovation Award

(most prestigious R&D award for outstanding technical and commercial

success)

Kodak Chief Technical Officer Award (100 US patent milestone)

Eastman Team Achievement Award (outstanding team work)

Key Note Speaker at 2003 Digital Printing & Label Industry Symposium

Member of Kodak Research Council, 2002 - 2005

See Addendum for US Patents and Publications

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