Jeffery R.X. Auld

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Raleigh, NC 27614 Email: ac2d58@r.postjobfree.com

A results oriented professional with over 15 years of progressive experience supporting business and technology development. Recognized as an innovative technology leader with the ability to successfully champion initiatives of various scopes and complexity.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science, Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, Jan 2000-September 2002

Bachelor of Arts, MCL Rochester Institute of Technology, September1993-May1995

Professional Experience

FLASHPOINT TECHNOLOGY, INC. RALEIGH, NC Mar 2007 – Jan 2017

SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST/TECHNICAL WRITER

Managed a team tasked with analysis of IT, medical diagnostic, digital imaging, mobile communication, networking and virtual space technologies to determine functionality and areas of market penetration.

Leveraged professional expertise to write and edit technical manuals and instructional publications as well as patent disclosures; maintained sole accountability for development of technical content and documents, prior art research, filing of new art/continuations, and OARs with over 25 successfully prosecuted patents and more than 15 new filings.

Authored research contract proposals for submission to NIH, DoD, EPA, etc. while simultaneously executing contract RFPs, business plans and promotional content.

Cultivated cohesive relationships with attorneys to draft and edit responses during re-examinations and IPR procedures; company license agreements and requisite sales yielded over $40M over 6 years.

Managed the development of multiple digital imaging, medical diagnostic, software and network technologies.

Facilitated highly effective testing methods, resulting in creation of formal documentation outlining development potential, license negotiations or legal proceedings.

Partnered with internal stakeholders within technology and marketing functional areas, and provided CAD design and illustration support as required.

Leveraged prior knowledge to address organizational IT and data development needs. Procured, installed and maintained server systems including migration and repairs; managed server upgrades; and maintained and repaired user computers/support devices.

SPIN-DARC, LLC, RALEIGH, NC Feb 2014 – Dec 2016

CTO/ CO-FOUNDER/TECHNICAL EDITOR

Chief Technology Officer responsible for successful development and execution of patented technology for an automated, real-time digital-assay for microbial or chemical contaminants in point-of-care diagnostic and low resource settings.

Conducted comprehensive market analysis of microbial detection to identify target market and engage customer base in healthcare, food and environmental industries.

Successfully developed prototype for demonstration, clinical trials and Phase II funding.

Performed all wet-lab techniques for development of novel micro-patterned microbial assay method, including substrate design and creation, sample culture and analyte preparation.

Authored device IP disclosures and research specific technical publications, and implemented modifications to existing documentation as necessary.

Scope of responsibility extended to prototype design, testing, presentations, reporting, software and research plan development, and IP filings.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION (ATA), RALEIGH, NC Jan 2006 – Oct 2008

PROJECT MANAGER/RESEARCH LEAD

Served as Project Manager and primary inventor for the development of a diagnostic assay for microbial/chemical detection on a specialized digital platform.

Delivered prototype specifications and results of feasibility research as well as patent disclosures for filing.

Authored company business plans and research contract proposals with the help of google analytics, resulting in $350,000 in funding awarded for water quality testing research.

Facilitated the design and execution of software and validation research, as well as all prototype design, testing, disclosures and reporting.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, MORGANTOWN, WV Jan 2001 – Dec 2006

TECHNICAL WRITER/ASSOC. ENGINEERING SCIENTIST

Responsible for directing, organizing, researching, writing and editing of IP disclosures, proposals, RFP’s, and publications. Developed comprehensive and accurate timelines and budgets for research funding requests, resulting in over $5M in acquired project funding during tenure.

Tasked with development of DoD and NGB-CD contracts while simultaneously managing the Counter-Drug Surveillance system.

Evaluated accuracy, proper format, and quality of content of all documentation and research papers throughout engineering departments; supervised graduate students and technical staff in publications and thesis formatting.

Authored Phase I and II research proposals for technology specific to soldier-centric care in support of a MD-Biotech start-up company’s funding efforts; partnered with engineering firm to conduct prototype development, established proof of concept testing procedure in coordination with DARPA PM, and acquired over $2M in funding.

Intellectual Properties

Patent US 7,812,318 - Issued Oct. 12, 2010

Patent US 8,735,846 - Issued May. 27, 2014

Pending - US20160305876 A1

Pending - US20160303560 A1

Selected Technical Publications

J. R. X. Auld, James E. Smith (2008) Development of a standardized differential-reflective bioassay for microbial pathogens. Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering 01/2008; DOI:10.1117/12.777596

Auld, J.R.X., Wowczuk, Zenovy (2005) A Cost and Time Effective Alternative for an Aerial Reconnaissance and Surveillance Platform. 8th Biennial ASME Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis ESDA., Publication; ESDA2006-95600

Auld, J.R.X., Smith, James (2005) Development of a Remote Sensor Deployment System for Expanded C4ISR use of the C-130 Aircraft. SAE., Congress Publication; 200*-**-****

Auld, J.R.X. (2003) Ocular Manifestations of Organophosphates and Nerve Agents. Technical Documentation for DARPA SB021-006 for the development of soldier centric technology.

Skills & Proficiencies

Operating Systems: Windows XP, 7, 8, 2008 Server, Mac OS 10.3

Software/Hardware: MS office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Projects, SQL Iomega, Zip, CD-RW, Explorer, PageMaker, FrontPage, Cold Fusion, BugZilla, QuickBooks, Trackwise, Outlook, Messenger, GroupWise, Pro-E, Rhinoceros/Flamingo, Quark, Visio. Adobe Suite- Acrobat, DreamWeaver (CS4), Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Macromedia Director, Web Cam, Digital Cameras, Scanners Video, Music/MP3, Photo and Sound manipulation, C+, TurboTax, Oracle. Clustal, X 1.8, Sequence Navigator.

Other: Medical and Technical Illustration, Computer Animation, Writing: Technical, Fictional, Editorial.

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