Engineer Mechanical

TODD BAUGHMAN **** PALOMAR LN. AUSTIN, TX 817-***-****

************@*********.***

Hiring Manager:

This letter is in response to your recent postings for a Mechanical

Engineer.

I am interested in transitioning back to engineering after six years

as a patent attorney. I am currently training with CREO 2 / Pro-

Engineer. I am also working toward my project management professional

(PMP) certification.

I have worked in a variety of fields and projects during my ten plus

years of experience as an engineer. I have worked closely with vendors

developing prototypes and proof of concept models, as well as

developing cost proposals for new builds. My design experience

includes developing computer enclosures and rack mount systems, end-

effectors for silicon wafer sorting, as well as test fixtures for

circuit boards. Also, I developed cables and connectors to move data

signals and power from mother boards during burn-in testing. Finally,

I have worked for Lockheed Martin and Hughes Aircraft on prototype

development for a variety of projects.

My work in patent prosecution and analysis has exposed me to a variety

of technologies. In both fields, the subject matter was often outside

of my direct field of expertise. This required researching and

mastering the subject matter prior to drafting or analyzing a patent.

This has exposed me to a wide variety of technologies and taught me to

master them quickly.

As the Director of Engineering for IP Navigation Group, I managed the

work assignments and trained 16 patent analysts. In addition to

developing a training program for the analysts, I also developed the

workflows for analysis of patent portfolios within the company.

Finally, I spent 7 months setting up and staffing a new office in

Dublin, Ireland.

I believe that the combination of my management and engineering

experience is well-suited to the Mechanical Engineer position you

described. I have enclosed a copy of my resume with additional

information about my qualifications. Thank you for your

consideration. I look forward to receiving your reply.

Sincerely,

Todd Baughman

Enclosures: (2 pages)

L. TODD BAUGHMAN 3801 PALOMAR LN. AUSTIN, TX 817-***-****

************@*********.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Patent Attorney and Mechanical Engineer with over 12 years' experience in

mechanical engineering design within multiple industries and 6 years'

experience in patent prosecution, litigation, and patent analysis.

RELEVANT SKILLS

. Solid Modeling: Pro-Engineer (6500 hours), CATIA (1500 hours),

AutoDesk (1800 hours)

. Ideas / Maya (air flow and heat transfer)

. UNIX, BASIC, PASCAL, FORTRAN, XML, C++

. MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, Visio, LabView (electrical testing), MS

Project

PROFESSIONAL Experience - LEGAL

Baughman IP, PLLC, Austin, TX

2010 - Present

Owner

. Draft and submit patent applications in mechanical and electrical

arts, as well as computer architecture and software.

Cardinal-IP, Evanston, IL

2013 - 2014

Patent Analyst

. Reviewed over 5000 patents across multiple industries (including

automotive, aerospace, and electronic sensors) to determine broadest

claims and search for products that potentially infringe patent

claims.

. Create litigation presentations and claim charts to illustrate how

products infringe on clients' patent claims.

. Analyze patent applications for patentability, freedom to operate (non-

infringement) and patent landscape.

IP Navigation Group, Dallas, TX

2011 - 2013

Director of Engineering

. Managed a group of 16 patent analysts in 3 separate remote locations.

o Evaluated, monitored and mentored analyst's work performance.

o Scheduled work assignments based on the technical field of the

portfolio and matching it to the patent analyst with the

appropriate background and skill level.

o Ensured timely delivery of analysis and claim charts by tracking

project deadlines and milestones, such as litigation and

licensing presentation schedules.

. Developed training programs for technical analysts (engineers) and

patent analysts (patent attorneys or agents( and developed in-house

patent analysis and claim chart preparation software tools

. Developed workflows for analysis and valuing of patent portfolios to

reduce inefficiencies and increase accuracy and performance.

. Identified highest potential patents from a portfolio, including large

patent portfolios (5000 + patents).

Schultz and Associates - Multi-Discipline I.P. Practice, Dallas, TX

2008 - 2010

Intellectual Property Associate

. Drafted patent applications and responding to office actions based on

discussions with clients.

o Subject matter included, but is not limited to, electrical and

mechanical arts, security systems, business methods, computer

software, P2P network advertising systems, RFID traffic flow

systems, down hole oil-field tools, electronic geological survey

tools and software architecture.

PROFESSIONAL Experience - ENGINEERING

Lockheed Martin, Ft. Worth, TX

2003 - 2005

Senior Design Engineer

. Designed prototype hardware for MSE PAC-3 mobile rocket launcher using

ProEngineer.

. Designed support equipment for the JSF F-35 aircraft using CATIA.

. Created and delivered presentations to government customers.

. Worked with outside vendors to ensure accurate and timely delivery of

prototype parts.

Symtx, Trilogy and Asyst Technology, Austin, TX

1999 - 2001

Mechanical Design Engineer (contract)

. Designed automated and semi-automated fixtures for testing electrical

components and silicon wafers.

. Developed tooling to create silicon chips thorough photolithography.

. Developed program logic and code for customer applications using C++.

. Designed automated systems to transfer and sort silicon wafers.

. Oversaw outside vendors to ensure delivery of as designed parts.

AMP Packaging Systems, Round Rock, TX

1998 - 1999

Senior Mechanical Engineer

. Managed three-person group responsible for designing and developing

computer chassis.

. Designed prototype products and worked through fit and assembly

issues, prior to release to manufacturing.

. Created heat transfer models to maximize design efficiency using MAYA

software.

Ross Technology, Austin, TX

1995 - 1998

Mechanical Production Design Engineer & Lead Design / Test Engineer

. Developed electrical and mechanical testing requirements for computer

motherboards & CPUs.

. Managed three-person mechanical group responsible for developing test

chambers and fixtures.

. Managed six-person group responsible for motherboard assembly and

testing.

. Improved durability and reliability of computer systems by modifying

existing hardware and assembly methods.

. Drafted Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to reflect modifications.

. Developed audible-noise tests and specifications, resulting in

improvements to the CPU cooling fans that lowered noise without

sacrificing cooling efficiency.

. Dealt with vendors to ensure accurate quotations and timely delivery

of piece parts.

GCI Technology, Plano, TX, Electrical Engineer

1994 - 1995

. Designed inductors, capacitors and transformers.

. Fulfilled ISO 9000 requirements by creating procedures to track

products through the entire design and construction process.

Hughes Training Inc., Arlington, TX, Engineering Assistant

1993 - 1994

. Assisted in developing F-15 and F-16 flight simulators.

. Solicit bids from vendors for simulator components, flight instruments

and electronics.

. Designed slide out vertical computer rack to meet government

maintenance requirements.

. Developed over-length SCSI cable system with integrated signal

boosters.

. Designed accurate fiberglass molds to simulate interior panels of

cockpit.

Education

Texas Wesleyan School of Law, Ft. Worth, TX Juris Doctor

Degree December 2007

Class Rank: 11th Honors: Dean's List

Honors every semester after 1L

The University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington TX, 1994 B.S.

Mechanical Engineering

Specialization: Dynamic Control Systems 5 semesters in

Electrical Engineering program

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

(USPTO) since February 2007 (# 60055).

Licensed to practice in the State of Texas since May 2008.

. working toward my project management professional (PMP) certification.

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