Consultant, Kevin Kennedy Associates Inc.
Providing expertise in chemical engineering, certified quality engineering, process engineering consulting, research,
failure analysis, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients.
Quality Engineer, Precision Machined Component Manufacturer
Planned and directed development, application, and maintenance of quality standards. Directed, led, and trained staffs and technicians for the identification, implementation, and use of effective and efficient quality systems and procedures. Generated new sales and support existing customer base.
Research Engineer, Wolfram Research Inc., Champaign, IL
Designed and developed e-mail and phone call system on process improvement project. Led a team of 20 people and drove a process improvement project to improve response of Tech Support group. Provided sales lead on site license for 3 big research organizations that earned $400k in last quarter. Investigated customer bug reports, identified and eliminated 70% duplicated bug reports in six months.
Researcher, INRIA, Rocquencourt, France
Developed Block for simulation of implicit hybrid systems in SCICOS. Constructed module and test examples for the graphical simulation. Designed algorithm for discontinuous differential algebraic equations (DAEs) in sliding mode.
Process Engineer, Jain Carbides and Chemicals, Raipur, India
Supervised raw material testing, melting, metal refining, Furnace operation, Casting and Rolling. Reduced material costs through waste reduction programs and by reformulating the process. Reduced solid waste generation through modification of operating procedures. Developed Machinery and Processes to meet specialized design and performance specifications. Set-up, operate and tuned heat-treating furnaces. Designed, planned or performed duties in the prevention, control and remediation of environmental health hazards.
Lecturer, Government Engineering College, Raipur, India
Taught courses in Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering, Programming in FORTRAN, Numerical Analysis, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and Reaction Kinetics.
