Project Management Supply Chain

Daniel Mulqueen, PhD, PE

https://orcid.org/****-*002-4314-2688

Charleston, SC ***.********@*****.*** 720-***-****

Summary

Results-driven engineering leader with over a decade of experience managing cross-functional teams of mechanical, electrical, chemical, and software engineers to design, build, and deliver innovative systems. Expert in implementing Kanban and Waterfall methodologies from scratch to scale equipment and meet critical deadlines. Proficient in Python, MATLAB, and LabVIEW for automation, data analysis, and process modeling, with hands-on experience in PLC programming and hardware-software integration. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and quality assurance, with a proven ability to adapt and innovate under pressure, as demonstrated during pandemic supply chain challenges. Passionate about driving high-quality, impactful solutions in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Work Experience

Chief Scientist/Senior R&D Engineer

Applied Carbon(Climate Robotics) – Houston, TX

January 2022 to March 2025

Led Cross-Functional Teams: Directed groups of mechanical, electrical, chemical, and software engineers in the design, construction, and implementation of mobile pyrolysis systems, scaling throughput from 50 kg/h to 2500 kg/h—a 50x increase in operational capacity.

Implemented Project Management Frameworks Established Kanban and Waterfall methodologies from the ground up, enabling the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple systems while consistently meeting key deadlines.

Drove Technical Innovation: Developed process measurement control software and user interface software, integrating systems with data acquisition boards, PLCs, and other hardware using Python, MATLAB, and LabVIEW.

Navigated Supply Chain Challenges: Adapted to pandemic-related equipment shortages by integrating diverse, available solutions, reducing risks and ensuring project continuity.

Managed Stakeholders: Oversaw projects for government agencies (DoE, NRCS) and investor relations, delivering clear communication and alignment mirroring software development stakeholder engagement.

Mitigated Risks: Utilized pre-mortem analysis and system-of-systems methodologies to forecast equipment failures and delays, ensuring timely deliverables.

Secured Funding: Won over $2M in grants from DoE, NRCS, and USDA, managing execution and reporting to meet stringent requirements.

Chief Scientist and Engineer

Carbon Research and Development - Wise, VA July 2018 to December 2021

Led Research and Development: Planned and directed research and development on new materials and products, including the processes to develop those products. Implemented Kanban and Waterfall methodologies to streamline R&D efforts, scaling equipment and delivering new carbon materials and products on schedule. Utilized Aspen and Ansys modeling along with FEA in MATLAB.

Spearheaded Business Development: Developed sales strategies for novel, carbon products and technologies. This included direct customer outreach, leading product testing and integration, and interface with client engineers to overcome technical barriers.

Customer Support: Provided technical support for sales teams, identifying barriers and pain points for customers and providing engineered solutions.

Marketing and Presentations: Produced all technical materials for external communication, developed marketing materials, press releases, reports to investors, and all other outward facing information. Led public presentations at technical conferences and meetings.

Engineering and Design: Responsible for the design of carbonization, activation, and processing equipment, including process modeling validation, material properties limitations, controls and automation, structural support systems and operational safety procedures. Evaluated and selected materials, parts, and technology for equipment and systems implementation.

Quality Control: Oversee all aspects of quality control for company's carbonization equipment and carbon products. Ensure final products meet corporate standards as well as all applicable government regulations. Provide continuous oversight for the design, construction, and operation of carbonization equipment. Conduct and oversee troubleshooting and repair of issues.

IP Management: Oversee intellectual property filings and submissions. Research new technologies and align the development function with the goals of the organization, including evaluation of technologies for licensing or purchase.

Research and Development Scientist

EnviraCarbon - Moncks Corner, SC March 2011 to July 2018

Led R&D Initiatives: Planned and directed research and development on new materials and products, including the processes to develop those products. Led direct customer interface to determine pain points, product requirements, and objectives. Presented technical solutions to private and public stakeholders, enhancing business growth and market reach.

Supported Technical Sales: Delivered specifications and presentations to diverse audiences, bridging technical and business needs. Developed and supported sales efforts by creating technical documents and specifications for carbon products, as well as presentations and communications for private and public dissemination. Provided direct technical consultation to customers, including on-site integration assistance, ensuring product suitability and optimizing performance for specific applications

Optimized Processes: Designed and tested systems with automation and data analysis tools, improving efficiency and product quality.

Quality Assurance: Led quality control analysis to ensure carbon products met industry and client requirements. Oversaw all aspects of quality control for company's carbonization equipment and carbon products. Ensured final products meet client needs, corporate standards, and all applicable government regulations

Design Leadership: Responsible for the design of carbonization, activation, and processing equipment, including process modeling validation, material properties limitations, controls and automation, structural support systems and operational safety procedures.

IP Management: Oversaw intellectual property filings and submissions.

Technical Leadership: Provide continuous oversight for the design, construction, and operation of carbonization equipment. Conducted and oversee troubleshooting and repair of issues.

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Old Dominion University - Norfolk, VA January 2020 to August 2024

B.S. in Engineering Physics Colorado School of Mines - Golden, CO August 2003 to May 2008

Skills

•Project Management: Kanban, Waterfall, Microsoft Project, ClickUp (10 years)

•Quality & Innovation: Pre-Mortem Analysis, System-of-Systems Methodologies, Quality Assurance Standards, Grant Writing (10 Years)

•Leadership: Cross-Functional Team Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Mitigation (15 Years)

•Technical Sales & Business Development (10+ years)

•Client Technical Support & Consultation (10+ years)

•Carbon Sales & Market Development (10+ years)

•Carbon Material Science & Engineering (15+ years)

•Process Engineering & Equipment Design (15+ years)

•Pyrolysis & Thermochemical Processing (15+ years)

•Technical Writing & Presentations (15+ years)

•Intellectual Property & Patent Strategy (10+ years)

•Data Acquisition & Process Optimization (15+ years)

•Renewable & Sustainable Materials Development (7+ years)

•Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, PLC Programming, Automation, Data Analysis, System Integration

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