Quality Assurance Control

MICHAEL A. MORGAN, PH.D.

**** ********* **. • Dumfries, VA 22025 • 301-***-**** • ************@*****.***

SECRET CLEARANCE

EDUCATION

University of Maryland at College Park College Park, MD

Doctorate of Philosophy - Biochemistry, 2005

Performed extensive research and training in Nanotechnology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Biophysics

Syracuse University Syracuse, NY

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, 1999

Performed extensive research and training in Biochemistry and Chemistry

EXPERIENCE

10/2009-Present Technical and Advisory Services (TASC) Lorton, VA

Advisory and Assistance Services Engineer Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Ft. Belvoir, VA

• Provided high quality deliverables, well thought out recommendations, and targeted feedback to resolve C-WMD program issues for the Research and Design Enterprise, Basic and Applied Sciences Directorate (BA)

• Led efforts for research solicitation, development and coordination, and facilitated the process for peer review of proposals, selection, and award.

• Assisted the BA in the strategic planning and development of innovative C-WMD program concepts in line with the overall DTRA mission

• Provided program support, and state-of-the-science assessments on fundamental research topics supporting the BA Nunn Lugar Global Cooperation (NLGC) effort

• Assisted with the identification, coordination and nurturing of basic and applied sciences to affect improvements, and assist with the identification of potential technology transition paths

• Conducted training on business process and website applications for technical and programmatic staff

9/2007- 4/2009 National Paint and Coatings Association Washington, DC

Director of Science and Technology

• Designed, developed and integrated a novel science and technology business platform

• Established strategic relationships, partnerships, joint ventures and alliances with academic, government institutions, associations and companies

• Designed, developed and executed a premiere scientific and technical conference (American Coatings Conference)

• Planned, designed and facilitated the first science and technology committee of top Industry CTOs, VPs and Global Technology Directors

• Developed innovative science and technology products and services i.e. White Papers, briefings, educational materials, and presentations that supported sound science and the business case

• Was an integral member of a post-merger management team responsible for seamless integration of science and technology staff, products and services

1/2007-6/2007 Outcomes Inc. Birmingham, AL

Senior Business Development/Account Executive Intern

• Was responsible for business development, strategic planning, project management, marketing and promotion of health care assessment products and services

• Developed new products as well as identified disruptive commercially viable technologies

• Oversaw, guided and directed a team of account managers that fostered good judgment and decision-making skills, and fostered open communication with clients.

• Communicated project progress frequently and effectively to internal teams and external clients

• Oversaw health care outcomes data analysis and Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA) of data

• Interpreted and communicated statistical analyses outcome data sets into comprehensive and end user friendly final reports

• Upheld quality assurance for all client products and promoted continuous process and product improvement

5/2005-7/2006 Naval Research Laboratory Washington, DC

Research Fellow – American Society for Engineering Education

• Acted as a Biochemical research lead responsible for developing and maintaining working relationships within multi-member team of international scientists, academic and government labs

• Managed and trained research scientists in biotechnology/nanotechnology theories, procedures and policies.

• Acted as a technical consultant for academic and government scientific institutions.

• Designed, synthesized and characterized novel DNA-based nanowires and RNA-based biosensors.

• Developed strong written and oral communication skills by publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals, as well as presentations at international technical conferences

• Performed Molecular modeling of DNA-Protein interactions to assist in program experimental design

PUBLICATIONS

Book Publication

• Morgan, M., Kahn J. DNA-PROTEIN NANOTECHNOLOGY: DEVELOPING UNIQUE

BIOLOGICAL NANOSTRUCTURES AND BIOLOGICAL TOOLS. Saarbrücken. VDM Verlag

Dr. Müller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. KG VDM Verlag. 2009

Journal Publications

• Morgan, M. Okamoto, K., Kahn, J., English, D. "Single-molecule analysis of designed LacI- DNA loop mixed conformational populations" Biophys. J. 2005 89: 2588-2596

• Kahn, J., Cheong, R., Mehta, R., Edelman, L., Morgan, M. “Flexibility and Control of Protein-

DNA Loops” Biophysical Reviews and Letters. 2006 1 (4), 327-341

REFERENCES

• Dr. James Kassner, PhD, MBA – 724-***-****

• Dr. Amir Rahbar, PhD, MBA – 301-***-****

• Dr. Douglass English, PhD – 202-***-****

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