Nikolay Natchev, PhD

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Manchester, NH 03104

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Email: acq91r@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/nikolay-natchev/61/657/910 PRODUCT&PROCESS DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN ENGINEER

Highly proficient and results-oriented Scientist and Product & Process Development Engineer with Post-Doctoral studies in Advanced Industrial Electronics and Optical Engineering. Significant experience as a Certified Project Manager in a manufacturing environment focusing on research and development to innovate and improve optical and lighting systems quality and market cost competiveness. Specific expertise in the following:

Key Leadership Positions Six Sigma Certification

Extensive Scientific Research & Development

International Team Leader on Multi-Country

Projects

Intensive Manufacturing Transfer, Production

ramp-up and Market Launch.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Osram Sylvania, Manchester, NH 1999 - 2005, 2006 - 2014 Osram Sylvania is a global lighting leader, introducing innovative products that deliver energy savings, reduce environmental impact, and save cost to end users. Principal Scientist II 2006 - 2014

Scientific advisor responsible for providing significant leadership and management influence to achieve program and organizational objectives.

Utilized subject matter expert skills to apply methodology and basic principles for advanced research, development and transfer to manufacturing of optoelectronic systems and devices.

In my daily base professional practice I used the products of the MEMS manufacturing technologies for prototyping, processing, testing and design evaluation.

Build, implemented and validated new manufacturing processes, if new product development required.

Expert skills to apply glass, plastics, metal and ceramic technology – forming, sealing, pressing, coating and stress analysis.

Applied advanced thermal imaging methodology with infrared tools for different expert protocols and applications.

Applied ANSI, IES, FDA, UL standards and regulations inside R&D process and product performance inside ISO9001 and ISO14001 environment.

Completed optical and mechanical simulations, analysis and evaluation of system elements with LightTools, Zemax, SolidWorks, MINITAB, MATLAB, Cornerstone, SAP business software and other tools for product design.

Applied project management (PM) expertise to build and manage each phase of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) roadmap of design and development projects.

Utilized PM Advanced Q-Gate Process as a basis to synchronize activities including process

&product development, material logistics, production ramp-up, and market launch. Participated in DTC Management

Proficient with Microsoft office Applications: Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio and MS Project Management tools.

Principal Scientist I 1999 - 2005

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Responsible for initiating complex research, design and development activities with a high degree of independence and providing measurable outcomes results.

Conducted spectral, photometric and electrical analysis of the characteristics of lighting / optical systems. Using LavView/MatLab for measurement automation.

Radiation and color science, spectral analysis, precise alignment for field measurements in VS,SW and LW, radiometry and photometry knowledge and experiences (integrating spheres, optical goniometers and interferometers);

Completed thermal measurements and heat balance evaluation with contact and non-contact methods as well as advanced work with infrared thermography cameras for thermal measurements in SW / MW and LW.

Utilized expertise in working with different optical materials (glass, ceramics, metals, and chemical compositions).

Conducted experiments involving technology processes such as a vacuum system, as well as dry boxes and bell jars.

Panasonic Boston Laboratory, Boston, MA 2005 - 2006 Panasonic Corporation, formerly known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., is a Japanese multinational electronics corporation with a large portfolio of energy-saving, high quality lighting products.

Senior R&D Engineer

Involved in the development and design evaluation process of optical and lighting system and optical simulation with Zemax.

Technical University of Sofia, Sliven Campus, Sliven, Bulgaria 1990 - 1999 The Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria, is a public research university with a dynamic culture of teaching and learning and a special commitment to urban and European engagement. Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Department 1997 - 1999 Provided high standard of lectures in the area of electrical engineering. Head of Electrical Engineering Department 1995 - 1996 Managed the department’s educational process and ongoing research and development projects. Taught courses in the areas of electrical engineering and light source development and implementation.

Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Department 1990 - 1995 Conducted lectures in the areas of electrical engineering and the light sources industry. Maintained an active laboratory to study, develop, and implement new light source parameters. ADDITIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

Svetlina - Sliven Company Ltd., Sliven, Bulgaria 1996 - 1997 Sliven Company is a Bulgarian manufacturer of the quality lighting products. Chief Executive Officer

Oversaw and managed the operations and organization of the company (4,500 employees), including overseeing the development and implementation of new lighting technology and a global sales strategy.

Bulsvet, Ltd., Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 1992 - 1993

High-tech private company for development of new products for medicine and health care. Chairman of the Board of Directors

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Prepared technical documentation and conducted research and development of new products in the medical and healthcare arena, resulting in several patents sponsored by the Bulgarian National Science Foundation.

R&D Institute of Svetlina, Ltd., Sliven, Bulgaria 1986 - 1990 Senior Scientific Researcher

Developed strategy for light system and fiber-optic products. EDUCATION

Post-Doctoral Studies in Advanced Industrial Electronics and Light Engineering Industry, 1989 International Lights Engineering Association, Moscow, Russia Doctor of Philosophy in Technical Science, 1986

(PhD in Illumination Engineering and Lighting Systems) Moscow Power Engineering University, Moscow, Russia Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering, 1982 Moscow Power Engineering University, Moscow, Russia TRAINING

PMP - Advanced Q-Gate Training and Certification, 2012 Osram Sylvania, Manchester, NH

Advanced Thermal Training and Certification, 2010

FLIR, Billerica, MA

Design / Development Breakthrough Leader Training (APQP) and Certification, 2003 - 2004 PQI-6 Sigma, Peabody, MA

PUBLICATIONS

Produced more than 36 research and scientific papers, presented at national and international workshops and conferences, and was published in international scientific journals PROJECTS

Developed more than 12 R&D projects sponsored by the Bulgaria National Science Foundation and joint Bulgarian-Russian scientific programs

Developed and led 20 R&D projects at Osram Sylvania in the past 14 years, 11 of which resulted in marketable products

PATENTS

Authored six industrial patents in lights sources technology approved by the Bulgarian and Russian government authorities as well as one patent and eight disclosures in the United States

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