Gerard A. Barcenas

**** ********** *****, *********, ** 28216

E-mail: adofnv@r.postjobfree.com, Cellphone: 704-***-****

PROFILE SUMMARY

● Actively involve with the R&D team & manufacturing to drive innovation and complete all projects according to desired scope, specifications and timeline

● Perform R&D formulation/lab work activities, maintain of laboratory records files, research, formulation, application and performance evaluation in various polymers & coatings ( architectural, construction and maintenance )

● Provide technical service/support to customers and solve product quality, performance issues to ensure fit of product technology.

● Contribute to periodic technology quarterly reports and formal project reports, attend quarterly regional meetings and review within company global location

● Certificate & Training in Six Sigma Methodoloy, Green Belt & Stage Gate Process

● Participate in International Standard Organization ( ISO ) Audit and Internal Joint Health & Safety Committee Team Meeting

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sr Formulation & Application Development Scientist – Jan 2020 – present

Shayo Nano USA

564 Ecology Lane, Chester, SC 29706

• Manage & active participation in research and development ( product design and finished product qualification in various architectural coating applications.

• Actively participate with production team during trial batch of newly developed products, ensure fit of new formulation technology and provide trouble shooting solution during operation.

• Interaction with independent laboratories related to new products testing and qualification related to government & global safety regulations and raw material suppliers related to its technology.

• Provide technical service/support to customers and solve product quality, performance issues to ensure fit of product technology.

• Ensure that customer, sales and technical service have all the technical information needed for all new products/projects

Formulation & Application Development Scientist –Architectural Coatings March 2017 – Dec 2019

Momentive Performance Materials Inc

9129 Southern Pine Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273

• Manage and active participation in research and development ( formulation, raw material qualification, application development ) in architectural coatings e.g. silicone and acrylic based. Leverage internal/in-house polymer raw materials ( solvent & water borne ) to fit into R&D daily formulation works.

• Actively participate with production team during trial batch of newly developed products, ensure fit of new formulation technology and provide trouble shooting solution during operation.

• Interaction with independent laboratories related to new products testing and qualification related to government & global safety regulations and raw material suppliers related to its technology.

• Provide technical service/support to customers and solve product quality, performance issues to ensure fit of product technology.

• Ensure that customer, sales and technical service have all the technical information needed for all new products/projects

R&D –Sr Staff Chemist May 2013 – March 2017

Sherwin Williams Canada

Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada

• Manage & active participation in research and development ( formulation and raw material qualification) in wood coatings ( solvent & water borne ) and product application. Leverage internal/in-house polymer raw materials ( solvent & water borne ) to fit into R&D daily formulation works.

• Contribute to regional and global R&D technical, Sales & Marketing, manufacturing teams to drive innovation and complete all projects according to desired specifications and timeline

• Actively participate with production team during trial batch of newly developed products, ensure fit of new formulation technology and provide trouble shootings solution during operation.

• Provide technical service/support to customers and solve product quality, performance issues to ensure fit of product technology.

• Ensure that customer, sales and technical service have all the technical information needed for all new products/projects

• Interaction with independent laboratories related to new products testing and qualification related to government & global safety regulations and raw materials suppliers related to its technology.

• Actively involved in internal ISO audits review and joint health and safety committee teams.

Technology Development Specialist Sept 2012 – April 2013

Polyrheo Incorporated

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Conduct technology /market research prior to starting up business and continue gathering technology information of product involve throughout the life of the business.

• Prepare a detailed product technology information for customers information

• Technical support/service during customer visits and provide solution to product quality issues and ensure fit of product technology.

Product Development Specialist May 2001 – April 2012

Dow Ucar Emulsion System FZE/ The Dow Chemical Company

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

● Conduct technology /market research prior to starting up business and continue gathering technology information of product involve throughout the life of the business.

● Active participation in research and development/QC in coating & adhesive use and product application in various products ( emulsions, surfactants, rheology modifiers, thickeners, opacifiers, pigments, solvents, biocides, etc )

● Contribute to the R&D /QC team to drive innovation and complete all projects according to desired specifications and timelines

● Provide technical service/support to customers and solve product quality, performance issues to ensure fit of product technology.

● Ensure that customer, sales and technical service have all the technical information needed for all new products/projects

● Supervises laboratory staffs for the daily activities and maintain of laboratory records files as well as performance evaluations/development, training on SOPs and approved test method

Laboratory Manager July 1994 – May 2001

Quality Control and Product Development Department

Arkema Emulsion System /The Dow Chemical Company

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

● Active participation in daily quality control and product development of all finished products and ensure specifications

● Contribute to the R&D team to drive innovation and complete all projects according to desired specifications and timelines

● Provide technical service/support to customers and solve product quality, performance issues to ensure fit of product technology.

● Ensure that customer, sales and technical service have all the technical information needed for all new products/projects and supervises laboratory staffs for the maintain of laboratory records

Chief Chemist November 1988 – July 1994

Research and Development- Laboratory Department

Dyrup Paints Company Limited, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

● Conduct technology /market research prior to starting up business and continue gathering technology information of product involve throughout the life of the business.

● Actively contribute in research and development on new polymer grades (Water and Solvent Bone Resins) for paints applications

● Contribute to the R&D team to drive innovation and complete all projects according to desired specifications and timelines

● Provide technical service/support to customers and solve product quality, performance issues to ensure fit of product technology.

● Interface with the external customers and solving the technical service problems and provide corrective actions

● Ensure evaluation of the formulations and re-formulations developed to improve process manufacture and product quality

Senior Day Chemist 11/83 - 10/87

Research & Development/Quality Control Department

United Coconut Chemicals Inc, Batangas, Philippines

● Research and develop new polymer grades (Emulsions), alkyd resins, acrylic solutions, polystyrene, oleochemical products ( glycerine, fatty acids and amides )

● Analyzed laboratory newly developed products and its applications

● Actively assist on trial production runs of newly developed products to ensure preci-sion and accuracy of process parameters and controls

● Monitor laboratory staffs for the daily activities and maintain of laboratory records, files, training on SOPs and approved test method

● Review existing formulations to ensure repeatability and consistency

● Participate in International Standard Organization ( ISO ) Audits

Senior Chemist 04/79 – 11/83 & 11/87 – 11/88

Research and Development Department

D&L Industries, Incorporated, Quezon City, Philippines

● Research and develop new polymer grades (Emulsions), alkyd resins, acrylic solutions, polystyrene, oleochemical products ( glycerine, fatty acids and amides )

● Analyzed laboratory newly developed products and its applications

● Actively assist on trial production runs of newly developed products to ensure preci-sion and accuracy of process parameters and controls

● Monitor laboratory staffs for the daily activities and maintain of laboratory records, files, training on SOPs and approved test method

● Review existing formulations to ensure repeatability and consistency

● Participate in International Standard Organization ( ISO ) Audits

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS

• Recognition in action initiative utilizing a direct grind reformulation and leverage of internal polymer into water based product “Agualente White & pigmented formulations”. Independent work to show improvements and value processing the product in this fashion as opposed to the way the product has been built for years. Project reformulation contributed net profit $120,000 in annual raw material savings. March 2015, Sherwin Williams Canada.

• Recognition in Line Maintenance-Cost savings-Product Improvements ( Implementation of phthalate free plasticizer in current products “ Magnamax White” and replacement of soya alkyd by coconut alkyd for better color stability. Cost savings $550.000 annually. March 2015, Sherwin Williams Canada.

• Outstanding Technical Achievement for Opaque Polymer (Evoque Technology) - July 2011, Dow Ucar Emulsion Systems, Dubai

• Special Recognition Award for Taking the Lead in Evaluating Ucar Latex D-68 and the New Vam Veova Copolymers Candidate - February 1999, Union Carbide Europe S.A

• Special Recognition Award for Excellent Work in Securing the Latex Grades and Efforts to Improve the Laboratory - March 1997, Union Carbide Europe S.A

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry ( 5 yrs ) – Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines

• American Institute of Chemist Incorporated – December 21,2017

• American Chemical Society – NC 416, December 22, 2017

• Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification – Ontario, Canada

• Six Sigma Methodology Certified - December 2005, Dubai United Arab Emirates and Horgen, Switzerland

• Six Sigma Green Belt Training – November 2008, Dow Europe GmbH, Horgen Switzerland

• Advance Training in Water and Solvent Borne Coating Formulations and Evaluation, Operation of 3D Tinting Machine and Raw Materials Evaluation – Copenhagen, Denmark

• Continuous Advance Training in New Technologies in Water Borne Coatings and application – ( USA, Europe And Asia Global Research and Development Centers ) The Dow Chemical Company

• Continuous Safe Driving Program (Every Four years) - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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