Sales Product Development

Sam Jayakumar

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Proven track record of new product development and process know-how in Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings and Tapes using innovative, cost-effective chemistries.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Natural fit for research, development and customer support based on Strength Finder assessment.

Extensive experience in design, development, testing, scaling-up using Stage-gate process.

Developer of a novel product that resulted in “product of the year” for highest sales.

Leader of cross-functional team that successfully launched polymer and rubber products.

Maintained the department’s connections to cutting-edge polymer processing technology.

EXPERIENCE

LOCSEAL CORPORATION, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

September 2015 – Present (2 year)

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT EXPERT

Designed and Developed adhesive products for Industrial, Automotive, recreational vehicles, metal roofing and construction markets.

Evaluated new raw materials for improving performance / cost reduction of existing products.

Developed testing plan / specifications for finished products and raw materials.

Participated actively in continuous improvement projects and safety circles.

Provided Field technical sales support at customer location along with the sales team.

Built longstanding customer relationships by providing solutions as needed by customer.

MPS, Minneapolis, MN, USA. October 2005 – June 2015, Technical Instructor

ANABOND Ltd. (DOW CHEMICALS), Chennai, India

March 2000 – April 2005 (5 years)

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST / DESIGN ENGINEER

Designed and developed products and process know-how worth $3,000,000 in Anabond-Essex, subsidiary of Dow chemicals with a turnover of $20,000,000 and over 250 products alongside a team of 12 scientists and 24 technicians. Commercialized 14 new products in Rubber / Polymer based products for 5 different marketing divisions using Stage-gate process.

ADHESIVES:

PRESSURE SENSITIVE adhesives based on Butyl, EPDM, NBR, CR and other Rubber types.

ADHESIVES for food grade packaging, medical, masking and high strength applications.

POLYMER based all-purpose adhesive for home applications, posters and labels.

Weather resistant and Electrical insulation tapes for ducts and electrical cable applications.

PLASTIC products analysis for fitment and capability studies for processing in extruders.

SEALANTS:

EPOXY based Structural reinforcement pads of Toyota car bodies against impact and drive loads.

PVC based Protective under-body coating that protects Ford car from chirping and corrosion.

Noise-vibration-harshness (NVH) reduction polymer system to decrease noise levels in cars.

COATINGS and LUBRICANTS:

POLYURETHANE coatings for applications like cell phones, laptops and consumer substrates.

LACQUERS for fancy bottles, designer bottles and glassware with frost, clear and matt finishes.

Molybdenum diulfide coating for extreme temperature applications.

LITHIUM based lubricant for general and industrial applications.

MERCHEM LIMITED, Cochin, Kerala, India

October 1999 – March 2000

RESEARCH OFFICER

Synthesized a novel semi-ultra fast accelerator for NR, BR, SBR and other diene rubbers.

Developed a modified Quinoline type antioxidant to protect rubber compounds from degradation.

Modified an existing mechanical stability builder to enhance the performance.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Launched a novel product that increased the sales by $1,200,000 and divisional growth by 300%

Elevated company status to FSS (full system supplier – a crown for automotive suppliers) for customers like Ford, Toyota and whirlpool whereby the sales went up by $1,000,000.

Developed a novel chemical pigment LAPP (Long afterglow phosphorescent pigment) for paints, coatings, plastic and rubber molding compounds, and consumer applications.

Reduced the product cost by 27% that increased profit by $350,000 by way of improved products, sourcing and standardizing new raw materials

Minimized the process time by 33% and optimized the manufacturing process

Worked closely with the commercial team and customers to tailor existing technologies to new, high value applications

Analyzed structure and composition of materials using techniques like IR and NMR spectroscopy

Experienced in development of testing methods for raw materials and finished products.

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects with tight deadlines and support proposals.

Implemented strategies, techniques and ISO systems utilizing DFMEA, PFMEA and statistical methods, to assure continuous improvement of the products.

Solidified regulatory requirements in product safety, hazards and environmental concerns.

Developed and maintained professional contacts, vendors and customers.

AWARDS & FELLOWSHIP

Product of the year award for new product development that brought highest sales of the year.

Research Fellow of Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced scientific research for two years.

The Flint Prize for excellence in chemistry and Analytical methods.

ANALYTICAL SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Handling and data accumulation in GC, HPLC and UV-Visible spectrometer, etc.

Interpretation of IR, NMR, and UV-Visible spectral data.

Certified in Thermoplastic elastomers, rubber blends and advanced materials.

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota – Twin cities

M.Ed, Science Education, 2005-2007

Cochin University of science and technology, Cochin, Kerala, India

M.Tech, Master of Technology, Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, 1998-2000

The American college / Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, India

M.Sc, Master of Science, Chemistry, 1996-1998

The American college / Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, India

B.Sc, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, 1993-1996 (Gold Medalist-College Topper)

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