Vardan Upadhyaya

Email: abpeez@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ** ****** *****

City: Denver

State: PA

Zip: 17517

Country: USA

Phone: 610-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $40,000-$50,000 yearly.

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

Science & Business Assistance.

Educational Background:

EDUCATION:

Alvernia College, Reading, PA: B.S. in General Science (Dec. 2003), Pharmacy Technician Certification Program (March. 2006).

Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA: Core studies related to Geological Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Environmental Sciences.

Job History / Details:

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Timet. Morgantown, PA. May. 2011- Aug. 2012

Position: Metals Lab Technician- (Titanium (Ti) Alloy Analysis)

Responsibilities:

Surface furnace sample of Titanium Alloys for preparation of laser spectroscopy metals analysis.

Prepare and collect Titanium pieces for non-metal analysis in the preparation room.

o Acid bath to excite a chemical reaction, hydro-fluoric acid (HFL).

o Clean and purify Titanium samples prior to non-metal analysis.

Identify and report O.O.S. (Out of Specification) alloy-specific metals (Ex: Al for Ti 6-4).

Proficient performance of check standards (STDs) on Leco analyzers.

Proficient performance of check and drift corrections as needed.

Analyze, evaluate, and report non-metal elements analysis.

Analyze Oxygen (O) content using Oxygen Leco analyzer.

Analyze Nitrogen (N) content using Nitrogen Leco Analyzer.

Analyze Carbon (C) content using Carbon Leco Analyzer.

Analyze Hydrogen (H) content using Hydrogen Leco Analyzer.

Analyze Copper (Cu) content using Atomic Emissions Spectroscopy (AES).

Perform full Analyze on Vacuum Arch Re-melts (VAR) final phase prior to distribution.

AkzoNobel Inc. Reading, PA. Apr. 2010- Nov. 2010

Position: Chemical Processing Technician- (6 Month Assignment/ Research and Development Division)

Responsibilities:

Prepare and monitor chemical compound batches while following SOP, GLP, and observing company Health and Safety guidelines.

Solidify compounds by means of extrusion.

Grind hardened sample to fine powder form.

Spray and cure sample onto metal applications.

Evaluate sample of new and existing product for characteristics such as stability, durability, physical/ chemical properties, and coloristic attributes.

Perform gel and flow testing, thickness, and gloss to meet desired specifications.

Perform any color corrections using company based On-color software.

AnGee & Sons Inc. Shillington, PA. June. 2001- Apr. 2010

Position: Business Development Assistant- (Project/ Contract-Based with AnGee & Sons)

Responsibilities:

Used company based resources to assist in promoting business knowledge.

Assist small businesses by developing contacts for their particular product needs.

Used company software to regionalize product need and demand.

Develop potential leads for clientele; regionally and nationally.

Ludgate Engineering Corp. Wyomissing, PA. May. 2003- Oct. 2003

Position: Field Technician- (PA Government funded)

Responsibilities:

Well water and soil sampling in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Identifying microbiological hygiene-specific contaminants using Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC): (to extract and identify fecal coli forms, bacterial coli forms, and Nitrates, etc.).

Receiving and writing informative technical reports to the residents of Schuylkill County, as to the severity of contamination in their well water.

C.E. Shepherd Co. Inc., Houston, TX. July. 2000- Oct. 2001

Position: Technical Sales Support- (Erosion control, Modular Gabion s Division)

Responsibilities:

Consulted with engineers and contractors for production of Modular Gabion s.

Aided in the production of Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls.

Performed detailed review and evaluation of product specifications in the bid documents.

Prepared take-off documents from blue prints, engineered drawings, and other informational documents.

Calculated quantity estimates of materials for costs and pricing purposes.

Prepared quotations for bidding purposes to various contractors.

Direct contributions to sales of several hundred thousand dollars.

Extended Qualifications:

Familiarized with American Standard for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

Worked with Environmental ACT 537 in accordance with PA regulations.

Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Awarded a Leco Analyzer Certificate for Operations and Maintenance of TC-600, C-600, and RH-600 (June 2011).

Awarded a Pharmacy Technician Program Completion Certification (March 2006).

9+ years of business assistance/consulting assistance experience.

2+ years of inside sales/technical support experience.

1 years of lab analysis experience (Primarily as a Metals Lab Technician).

1+ year of metals manufacturing experience.

1+ years of analytical laboratory experience (Wet and Dry Chemistry).

6+ months of chemical processing experience (Powder Coatings).

5+ months of field analysis experience (Water and Soil Sampling).

PERSONAL: US Citizen.

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