Manager Management

Allen J. Stoneberg, P.Eng. Page * of 7-360-***-****

Allen J. Stoneberg, P.Eng.

San Diego, CA * 360-***-**** * ********@*****.*** * www.linkedin.com/in/allenstoneberg Experienced Program Management Leader

Mr. Stoneberg is a licensed Professional Engineer (mechanical) with 25 years of leadership experience in the successful management of technical departments, advanced projects and complex programs. He has a background that is diverse, spanning multiple industries and corporate responsibilities. That consolidation, when combined with exceptional creative and critical thinking skills, has produced a talent for prioritizing and managing a portfolio of multiple, multi-level, multi-disciplinary technical programs with limited financial and staffing resources.

Mr. Stoneberg has launched and managed design/manufacturing program organizations and is experienced in the entire structure from strategic business alignment to factory floor operations. He is a good manager of people – several staff have followed him to multiple organizations – and works well within a team environment.

He is an excellent facilitator able to motivate and challenge large, cross-functional teams and to influence senior government, academic and industry leaders.

2013 - 2015 Maxwell Technologies, Inc. San Diego, California Maxwell Technologies is a global leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing energy storage and power delivery solutions for automotive, renewable energy, backup power, wireless communications and industrial and consumer electronics applications, radiation-hardened microelectronics and systems for satellites and spacecraft. Business Portfolio Programs Manager, Corporate Strategy Group

Responsible for the initial set up and administration of the corporate business portfolio management system and an innovative, cross-functional team approach to address multiple market segments.

Contributed to the launch of four teams for specific energy storage markets within the transportation and renewable energy industries.

Coordinated executive portfolio planning meetings. Program Manager, Research & Development

Led all PM activities in the department reporting to the CTO.

Responsible for the formulation, solicitation, award and hands-on administration of the portfolio of externally funded research programs.

Funding organizations included the Department of Energy, US Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC) and the California Energy Commission.

Awards ranged in size from $200K to $3.7M and included lithium-ion battery electrode development, lithium-ion capacitor cells, grid-scale energy storage prototypes, and two advanced proof-of-concept modules for hybrid automotive applications. Allen J. Stoneberg, P.Eng. Page 2 of 7-360-***-**** 2008 – 2013 Cognys Industrial Vancouver, Canada

Independent Contractor

Cognys Industrial provided engineering and program management support to startup and design+manufacture clients in the US and Canada. The company’s focus was on increasing real business value by the coordination of technology, product and operations development for rapid market deployment and optimal lifecycle costs. Projects included:

Custom lithium ion battery modules for EV markets.

Plasma-based combustion of fossil fuels (recent IPO).

Biomass to natural gas production (CEC funded program).

Advanced microalgae production technologies (patents).

Critical weld process for aluminum CFx cells for a US Army NSRDEC program.

Low magnetic energy storage cell for US Navy MK48 CBASS Torpedo Upgrade.

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2011 – 2012 SunCentral Inc Vancouver, Canada

Vice President of Engineering

SunCentral was a start-up introducing core sunlighting to the commercial building market. Emerging from the Structured Surface Physics lab at the University of British Columbia, the company was funded by a $7M grant from Sustainable Development Technology Canada.

Technical lead of the SDTC grant.

Responsible for leading a seven member technical team of systems, mechanical, electronics, software and optical engineers.

Organized the team and a large number of external resources for the successful design and fabrication of a full system prototype of a wall-mounted solar tracking and lighting system.

Concept to install schedule was compressed to six months. The system was installed on Okanagan College’s new Center of Excellence building as part of the Living Building Challenge effort.

2007 – 2008 Angstrom Power Inc Vancouver, Canada

Director of Manufacturing & Commercialization

Angstrom Power was founded to develop and commercialize micro-structured fuel cells for the cellular phone market. The unique fuel cell architecture, combined with innovative concepts for hydrogen fuel storage enabled high energy density in small form factors suitable for portable devices like cell phones. Winner of 2008 Frost & Sullivan Innovation of the Year Award and 2008 Red Herring Canada Top 50. Angstrom Power was purchased by BIC in 2011 which closed the office in 2014.

Responsible for the planning and administration of the commercialization of the complete technology platform including the production of the micro-fuel cell, metal hydride hydrogen storage and balance of plant.

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Activities included managing a 5 person production proof-of-concept lab, advising on research activities from a commercial launch perspective and production process development.

2002 – 2007 EaglePicher Technologies LLC Vancouver, Canada EaglePicher is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced, special purpose batteries for the defense, aerospace, commercial, and medical markets. Manager of Technical Programs (Defense Portable Power),

Responsible for all defense sector technical programs with individual budgets over $6M USD. Interacted with US Department of Defense (DOD), US Defense Logistics Agency

(DLA), Canadian Commercial Corporation and other industry and military organizations.

Led highly successful cross-functional teams composed of internal and external resources.

Initiated and led the DLA “Warstopper” and DOD “Lean Battery Initiative (LBI)” programs to strengthen the surge capacity of the lithium battery supply base. Included the simultaneous redesign of the LiSO2 BA5590A/U battery (10 D-Cell) and cell and battery production processes to enable appropriate automation and lean manufacturing practices.

o Included new design of State of Charge Indicator BMS. o Included first application of flex-circuit/laser weld cell string configuration o Included design of automated LiSO2/LiMn02 jelly roll winder.

Recognized by administering US Army agency (CECOM) as one of the best applications of the Warstopper program and co-awarded the 2007 DOD Manufacturing Technology Achievement Award for the LBI effort.

Engineering Manager (Defense Portable Power & Medical Power)

Directed a 22 person, multi-level technical organization including all NPI, sustaining and manufacturing engineers and related support functions.

Primary technical representative for DOD (CECOM and DLA) for all new and released defense products including IPR meetings. Interacted with full time, on-site DOD QAR.

Shared responsibility for a single-year 10X production capacity expansion (20K cells per day) driven by US Army OIF demand, introduced five products for the defense market, and executed the product launch of an implantable medical product.

Responsible for all post-release engineering activities including production support, product design revision, new product introduction, regulatory compliance, customer program interface, vendor selection and qualification, and process & equipment design.

2000 – 2002 Alpha Technologies, Inc. Arlington, Washington Director of Engineering

Alpha Technologies provides the Cable TV/Broadband, Industrial and Renewable Energy industries with a full line of power products including: standby, non-standby and uninterruptible power supplies, surge suppressors, enclosures, batteries and powering accessories.

Allen J. Stoneberg, P.Eng. Page 4 of 7-360-***-**** 1997 – 2000 Microsafe Industries, Inc. Bellingham, Washington Director of Research & Development

MII was a start-up business preparing to market an automated, intelligent fire detection and suppression system for the cargo compartments of commercial aircraft in response to the 1996 ValuJet Flight 592 crash. The company closed after failing to receive funding. 1995 – 1997 Advanced Gravis Vancouver, Canada

Director of Research & Development

Advanced Gravis Computer Technology was a $50 Million public corporation which pioneered much of the computer gaming hardware industry and held key patents to that market. In 1997, the company was purchased by Kensington Technology Group and the research group was disbanded.

1993 –1995 Dynapro Systems Inc Vancouver, Canada

Operations Engineering Manager (NPI)

Dynapro was an $80M OEM that was initially funded by Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation. Dynapro developed, designed and produced industrial computer hardware and software (now Rockwell Panelview® Graphics Terminals and Rockwell – RSView®) and ground breaking touchscreen technology (now 3M Touch Systems). 1986 – 1993 A.J. Stoneberg & Associates Inc. Vancouver, Canada & Bellingham, Washington Founder, President

AJSAI was a consulting business of 3 permanent and 12 consulting associates offering project management, product development and manufacturing management consulting to technology SME’s in British Columbia and Washington State. Services based on the Westinghouse support group model and team-based design approach.

Developed a large list of client companies in startup, high-growth and cost containment mode. Diverse design projects included aftermarket automotive equipment, commercial and industrial equipment, commercial aviation products, consumer products, industrial elevating devices, and pressure vessels.

Manufacturing support projects included full production systems design and commissioning, Lean Manufacturing methods, ISO 9000 quality system implementations and business strategy assistance.

One of 10 national firms selected by the Government of Canada, Ministry of Science & Industry, to conduct Manufacturing Assessment Program screening audits of the operations & design functions of Canadian companies seeking government funding.

Allen J. Stoneberg, P.Eng. Page 5 of 7-360-***-**** 1982 – 1986 Westinghouse Electric Corporation Hamilton, Canada & Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Corporate Post Graduate Program, Corporate Headquarters Selected for the program in advanced technology commercialization and manufacturing under the guidance of executives in Hamilton and Pittsburgh. Projects completed in the electrical switchgear, nuclear energy and gas turbine industries.

Manufacturing & Quality Engineer, Nuclear Products Division (now Cameco) Responsible for the development and support of production equipment and facilities related to the processing of CANDU nuclear fuel bundles. Responsible for design of fixtures and methods for the repair of calandria tubes in a CANDU nuclear reactor core for Atomic Energy of Canada Limited.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

University of British Columbia

Honors Physics Program 1977 – 1979, Transfer

Mechanical Engineering Program 1979 – 1982, Graduated - Bachelor of Applied Science Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Corporate Post Graduate Program 1982 – 1984

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND BUSINESS AFFILIATIONS The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C Registered Professional Engineer 1987 – Present

Chairman, Professional Development 1988 – 1992

Technology Alliance Group (NW) (Affiliate of Washington Technology Industry Association) http://www.tagnw.org/

Board Member 2011 – 2012

Technology Development Center (Western Washington University + Port of Bellingham) http://www.wwu.edu/tdc/

Advisory Board Member 2011 – Present

US & Canadian Citizen

References Available.

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Industry

Commercial Aviation EMS Helicopter, Airline Cargo Bay Fire System, Airline Ground Support Equipment Electrical Utility Power Nuclear Reactor Components & Fuel (CANDU & PWR), Utility Transformers, Grid Energy Storage

Energy Storage Cell Design and Processes (LiSO2, LiMnO2, Lithium Ion, Ultracapacitor), Battery and Module Design and Production, Grid Energy Storage System Design, Battery Management Systems

Defense & Space US Army Batteries (LiSO2, LiMnO2), UAV Batteries, US Navy Torpedo Batteries Medical Device Human-Implantable Batteries (Cardiac Defibrillator and Spinal Cord Stimulator) Alternative Energy Micro Fuel Cells, Wind Turbines, Commercial Solar Lighting Automotive Service Automotive Water Leak Diagnostic and Repair Equipment Broadband & Telecom Transformers, Pole and Ground Mounted Enclosures Industrial Equipment ASME Pressure Vessels, Industrial Elevators and Freight Lifts Consumer Electronics Computer Soundcards, Joysticks, Gamepads Commercial Electronics Industrial Touchscreen Computers Program Management

Portfolio Governance and Administration, Pipeline Management, Corporate Objectives Alignment Portfolio Prioritization

US and State Government Funding (DOE, DOD, California Energy Commission, SBIR/STTR) Canadian Government Funding (IRAP, SDTC & SR&ED)

Program Conceptualization, Development and Partner (Commercial, Government, Academic) Acquisition Funding Application and Administration

Program Resource and Finance Management

Joint Development Programs & Technology Transfer (Planning and Execution) Military & Government Procurement

Department Methods & Infrastructure

Department Restructure, Hiring and Staff Development Project Management (Systems Engineering, Stage-Gate®) Configuration Management (ECN, PLM, ERP, Document Control) Design Analysis Protocols (DFSS, DFM/A, xFMEA)

Design Analysis Tools (FEA, Rapid Prototyping and Tooling) CAD (Pro-E, SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCad)

Technology Development

Laboratory and Alpha Production Management

Proof of Concept Support, Design of Experiments, dFMEA Proprietary Process and Equipment Development

New Product Development

Functional Specification, Budget & Launch Schedule Development Industrial Design (Branding, Ergonomics & Packaging) Mechanical Design (Structural, Vibration, Thermal, Magnetic, Fluidic) Allen J. Stoneberg, P.Eng. Page 7 of 7-360-***-**** Electrical & Electronics Design (ASIC, PCB, Power, Automation) Software & Firmware Development (Agile)

Design Verification (Test & Reliability Engineering, HALT, dFMEA) Standards & Regulatory Compliance (FCC, UL, FDA, FAA, ICAO, CE, Mil Spec, ITAR) Production Capacity Development

Global Operations Strategy and Roadmap Development Capacity Planning

Lean Six Sigma Operations Design (pFMEA, JIT, Autonomation, PM, SMED, 5S, etc) Process Design, Workcell Design & Factory Layout and Validation Equipment Specification, Design and Validation

Facility Design and Commissioning (LEED Trained)

Quality Program Installation & Administration (ISO 9001, ISO 13485) Continuous Improvement (Six Sigma, Kaizen, VSM, etc) Factory Automation and Monitoring Platforms (Rockwell, GEFanuc) Vendor Qualification and Selection

NAFTA & Off-Shore Production (China, Taiwan, Mexico, USA, Canada)

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