Work Experience

O'Connor Technical Systems - New Orleans, Louisiana -1984 to Present
Engineering Firm

Owner & Consultant - Specialties are machine design, new product development and automated control systems. Helps clients study, analyze and define their needs before starting design. Primary emphasis is finding the simplest and most robust solution. Conducts seminars in new product development to help novice inventors avoid scam artists and get started in the right direction. Created many cost saving tools including medical devices, machines for decorating Mardi Gras cups and precision cutting machines used at factories in the U.S. and abroad. Pioneered the use of an intranet for project documentation (1994). Awarded six patents including one for automated processing of frozen tuna fish.

Petrotech - Belle Chasse, Louisiana - 1980 to 1983
Control and Safety Systems Manufacturer

Project Engineer - Had complete responsibility for projects including consulting, design, field service and writing users manuals. Produced more than 150 control panels for projects as diverse as oil & gas platform safety systems to electronic process controls for the space shuttle external tank coating facility.

Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical - Chalmette, Louisiana - 1977 to 1980
Aluminum Reduction Plant

Plant Engineer - Used a wide range of skills to solve problems and improve operations. Selected to work with senior Special Projects Engineer to implement unique and challenging projects. Designed, completed and trained operators for a new gas compressor station in record time and averted an emergency situation.

Capitol Projects Engineer - Main assignment was a new boiler to provide steam to the power plant by recovering heat from a calcining operation. Performed heat and material balances to establish design criteria, prepared estimates and investment proposals, directed consultants and evaluated bids.

Roco Equipment - Metairie, Louisiana - 1977
HVAC Equipment Manufacturers' Representative

Prepared bids and did applications engineering.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of New Orleans, 1977
• Anti-Pollution Safety Devices, Nicholls State University
• Practical Machine Shop Lab, Delgado College
• Engineered Facilities and Construction Management, Kaiser Aluminum
• Fundamentals of Process Instrumentation, Fischer and Porter

Computer - Extensive experience in applying computers to analyzing problems and designing solutions. Acquainted with program design techniques and coding. Competent in all major software applications including database, spreadsheet, project management, CAD/CAM, graphics and web design with HTML. Experienced in PLC programming and computer control of machines.

Business - Have a working knowledge of financial analysis. Abreast of contemporary management ideas as well as classical teachings. Familiar with Internet commerce and other aspects of doing business on the web. Skilled at using a systems approach to problem solving.