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Expert in Epoxy, Urethane & Water Borne Technologies, Primarily in Construction, wood, Coatings & Adhesives
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Strong polymer background and understanding of the structure/properties relationship allows for intelligent selection of raw material to formulate quality adhesives.
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Expert in curing agents utilized in epoxy adhesive formulations; ability to select the appropriate curing agent to meet various requirements including flexibility, toughness, high heat etc.
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Expert in 2-part epoxy structural adhesive formulations for both room temperature and elevated temperature cure (post cure). Developed epoxy adhesives for a wide range of substrates, including metals, tiles, plastic, concrete and wood.
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In depth understanding of the theory and practicality of adhesive technology. Experience in surface preparation, product selection, application, curing mechanisms and failure analysis.
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Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in epoxy adhesive manufacturing. Familiarity with machineries and process control of adhesive blending.
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Sound knowledge of instrumental analysis including GPC, HPLC, DSC, UV, IR and Instron Universal Tester. Experience with testing methods including elongation, tensile strength, peel strength, pull-out tensile strength, cleavage, tensile lap shear, heat distortion temperature, glass transition temperature, creep, flexural, modulus, chemical resistance, thermal shock resistance, water immersion, heat resistance, etc. Understands the requirements for effective primer, product criteria and formulation.
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Visionary leader and a growth-oriented, bottom-line manager. Understands the need for market segmentation/ targeting and positioning for maximum results. Ability to develop measures of segment attractiveness and select target segments. Activities would focus on developing product positioning and a marketing mix for each target segment.
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Had experience in using a variety of fibers including fiberglass and Kevlar for reinforcing epoxy adhesives to improve their strength, impact resistance and toughness.
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Highly innovative with a natural tendency of thinking outside the box in both product development, design and marketing.
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Strong experience in laboratory management with the ability to identify and recruit talents; aptitude for building and coaching a strong team to achieve maximum results.
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Able to make difficult decisions, and select options needed for strategic business development. Experience in negotiation and start-up joint ventures.
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Over 25 years experience in the manufacturing environment, including petrochemicals, rubber, adhesives, resin manufacturing, polymer synthesis, adhesive blending, prepolymer, amine adducting, coating blending, and dispersion. Familiarity with machinery and procedures.
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Ability to recognize new opportunities and to initiate and champion developmental projects to completion, with the necessary skills to infiltrate target markets.
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Experience in developing consumer-based products. Founder and managing director of Zeraus Products (www.zeraus.com) with products that are focused primarily on the consumer/residential market. Experience with product design, packaging, literature, advertising, market concept and dynamics.
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Outstanding track record in new product development from conceptual and preliminary phases to full scale commercialization. Throughout his career, he has successfully developed numerous new commercial products for existing and newly modified markets. They are now generating millions of dollars in sales in Canada, the U.S., Europe and China.
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Upgraded a broad range of product families as well as initiated and directed product development programs leading to numerous new commercial products for local and export markets. Strong leadership in managing technology for maximum results.
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Handles operations management responsibilities including production, QC, R&D & purchasing.
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Understands the factors contribute to coating failure. Expert in coating formulations and defects.
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A recognized expert in epoxy, urethane and water-based technologies for a wide variety of end-uses, including: industrial & architectural polymer floorings, wood coatings, epoxy/urethane hybrid technology, epoxy terrazzo, self-leveling & trowelable surfacing, chemical resistant coatings, high heat epoxy systems, traffic deck membrane systems, deck coating & stains, and bridge deck overlays.
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Familiarity with the organic coating application process.
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Solid academic polymer background and understanding the structure/properties relationship; ability to make sound decision regarding polymer selection.
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Extensive experience in polymer testing and characterization; strong background in analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis including GPC, HPLC, DSC, UV, IR and Instron Universal Tester.
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Understands the durability concept based on product design and formulation used. Designed and implemented a highly sophisticated testing machine to test the accelerated field performance of flooring systems and other related products (paper presented at TRFA meeting in Montreal of 2006).
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Highly skilled epoxy formulator; experience in product modification and improvement to meet specific requirements.
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Strong academic and practical experience in polymer testing and characterization; obtained advanced graduated courses in analytical chemistry combined with 25 years experience in product testing and evaluation both in the lab and the field (jobsites).
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Highly experienced and talented in product modification and improvement of existing formulations to meet specific requirements or for cost reduction.
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High achiever; self-motivated professional with well-developed organizational, planning and problem solving skills; proven ability in handling diverse responsibilities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment; able to work through challenges; ability to identify and recruit talents; aptitude for building and coaching a strong team to achieve maximum results; sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully within a team-environment.
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25 years experience in the manufacturing environment dealing with batch makers, industrial and processing engineers, and quality assurance departments.
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Strong expertise in product testing and evaluation both in the lab and the field.
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Experienced in-process quality control to maintain product quality.
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Exceptional formulating strength combined with a strong academic background to ensure rapid development of new products. Has excellent track record of successful development of numerous commercial products.
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A 25 year excellent track record of research and new product development. Conducts employee performance evaluation, designed and wrote laboratory employee job descriptions, designed and implemented forms for technical development initiation, introduced new products to the marketplace, reporting of job problems, technical service requests, conducted brainstorm meetings to identify new market opportunities and designed R&D products to accommodate them.
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Extensive R&D experience with both Canadian and multi-national organizations, held senior positions, including Vice President of Technology, Chief Chemist, and Manager of Research & Development.
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Well recognized in the field as one of the fastest developers of quality marketable products in the nation.
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Proven ability in handling diverse responsibilities and meeting deadlines in fast-paced multi-tasking environment; able to work through challenges.
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Has a strong academic background in polymer chemistry and thermoset resins.
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Has a strong academic background in polymer chemistry and thermoset resins.
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Expert in thermoset resin formulation of epoxy and polyurethane.
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1981
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M.Sc
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Polymer Chemistry
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Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario
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2006 to
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(Undisclosed)
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Executive
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President & General Manager
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Responsible for the overall business activities including technology, marketing, sales and operations
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2000 to 2008
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CPD Construction Products
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R&D
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Cheif Technology Advisor, Canada & China
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Responsible for the overall technical activities including R&D for both Canada & China operations.
Held previous positions with CPD as VP Technology & Marketing and Chief Chemist.
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1998 to 2000
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Becker Acroma, Brantford, Ontario
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R&D
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Senior Chemist
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Responsible for water-based wood coating
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1989 to 1998
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Sternson Limited, Brantford, Ontario
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R&D
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Manager, Research & Development
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Responsible for the overall polymer R&D activities (epoxy, urethane & water-borne)
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1986 to 1989
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Ciba-Geigy Canada, Mississauga, Ontario
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R&D
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Development Specialist
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Responsible for product development of epoxy/urethane structural adhesives and tooling resins
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1983 to 1986
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Timminco (Industrial Adhesives), Toronto,
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R&D
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Senior Chemist
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Development of new & advanced technologies including hot melts, polyurethane, acrylic, vinyl acetate solvent and water-based adhesives for the packaging and product assembly industries
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1981 to 1983
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Polysar Ltd, Sarnia, Ontario
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R &D
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Research Chemist
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Conduct exploratory research in butyl rubber and cationic polymerization area
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Associations/Societies
member of " Thermoset Resin Formulators Association" (TRFA)
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Professional Appointments
Founder and president of Zeraus Products Inc.
www.zeraus.com
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Selected Publications and Publishers
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- Thermoset Resin Formulators Association
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- Canadian Journal in Chemistry
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Provides on-line expertise consulting service to our operations in china through e-mails and MSN since 2003. This service includes formulation development/improvements, raw material sourcing, field application, product recommendation, specification/data sheets, product testing and evaluation, field problem solving and product failure analysis.
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Provided product development and consulting service (under the name AZ ADVANCED POLYMERS) to one client in Manitoba through phone, fax and internet in 1997. The product was successfully commercialized in large scale since 2000.
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acts as internal consultant and technical resource to his current employer
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Provides field expertise over the phone or via site visitation to his clients/customers
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2003 to 2007
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China
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Supervises and manages R&D activities to our subsidiary in china since 2003.
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1988 to 1989
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Egypt
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worked as technical director with Ciba-Geigy Egypt operation (joint venture)
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1997 to 1997
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Sweeden
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trained for 4 weeks in water borne wood coating area with Becker Acroma International
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Worldwide
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travelled to many countries around the world including England, France, Spain, Italy, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, China, Lebanon,Jordan, Egypt & USA.
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Arabic
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very good
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Considered one of the top epoxy expert in the construction industry with regard to material/application knowledge, field performance, failure analysis, Dealt with property owners, consultants, architects and engineers with regard to product specifications, dealt with customers and provides solutions and training and well abreast regarding industry/market trend as well as technology.
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Training/Seminars
Numerous continuous educational courses and seminars including technology management, organizational behavior and marketing management, polymer technologies, adhesive basics, coating additives, concrete & wood restoration and protection.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection As VP, Technology & Operations, he was responsible for all activities with regards to planning and procurement for uninterrupted supply of raw materials; managed vendor relationships.
Successfully negotiated raw material prices and contracts with suppliers leading to an average of 20% savings as well as substantial improvement of the company bottom line
Strived to secure lowest material cost, ensured continuity of supply and communicated future material needs to vendors.
Identified, initiated contacts and validated raw materials in the Far East market for our joint venture operation in SH, China
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Other Skills and Services
Creative with a natural talent in the design and development of marketing strategy, brochures and other sales promotional materials
Experienced with international business cultures (North America, China & Middle East)
Familiar with ISO 9000 working environment
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