Summary
 
Masters degree in electrical engineering (Polytechnic University) with over twenty years of progressive practical experience and expertise in multi-disciplinary engineering, applied science, electro-mechanics, electrics, electronics, machine design, process controls, instrumentation, automation, telecommunication, R&D, inventive problem solving, patenting, product development, consulting engineering, project management, teaching and training.

Education
 
Polytechnic University, Minsk
June 1974
Major: electronics, electro-mechanics, machine controls, automation, instrumentation and controls
Post-graduated Study:
- Microprocessors system design (university course)
- Inventive problems solving methodology (4-year study)
- Microelectronics & telecommunication (college course)
- PLC/HMI/SCADA/DCS configuration and programming courses
Consulting Engineering
 

Below is a list of R&D projects I have completed while working for consulting engineering firms, such as Raytheon, Bechtel, SNC, Davy, Fluor Daniel, Lavalin, etc.:

Electronic Security Analyst, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Canada 2003-Present
Dynamic VAR Controls Eng., Enron Wind Corp., Bakersfield, CA 2001-2002
Pickering Nuclear Power, Canada (E&IC, CCTV, Cobalt-90 extraction) 2000
EASI Inc., Tracy, CA, USA (New approach in plant automation) 2000
Bruce Nuclear, Canada (Biometrics Access Control System) 1999-2000
Raytheon Automation, Birmingham, AL (Decision making expert system) 1999
Kraft Foods, Birminghm, AL, USA (Y2K solution implementation) 1998-1999
Toyota Painting Plant, Listowel, Canada (Fuzzy logic for HVAC) 1998
Siemens Automotive, Greenville, Georgia (Sequential chart programming) 1997
Global Technologies, Toronto, Canada (Cancer treatment drug development) 1996
Elsag Bailey-ABB-Fischer&Porter (Ultraviolet system re-engineering) 1995-1997
Global Technologies, Toronto, Canada (Downtime expert system) 1993-1994
Inco Ltd., Sudbury, Canada (A new approach in process automation) 1991-1993
Nuline Hitech, Concord, Canada (New products development & patenting) 1985-1987
Visioneering Corp., Toronto, Canada (Electronic R&D, patenting) 1981-1983
Conviron Ltd., Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada (HVAC R&D, patenting) 1980-1981

Professional
 
Electrical/electronics and mechanical conceptual design and drafting, scientific research, proof of concept and prototype manufacturing, technical writing of patent applications for commercial, industrial and domestic applications. Conduct patent process, obtain product patent clearances, develop patent strategy, and make an assessement of competitive intellectual properties. Develop and apply advanced entrepreneurial and marketing concepts, techniques, and problem solving methodologies. Develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity that requires a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and inventiveness. Work towards long-range goals and objectives, within budget and time schedule. Develop and apply strategies for Intellectual Capital Assessment of small and large capitalization companies by helping them to identify their market place, competitiveness, and capabilities of growth. Develop and/or invent new products and technologies and improve or re-engineer existing processes in automotive, environmental, pulp and paper, metallurgy, machine-tools, power electronics, health, pharmaceutical, bio-engineering, consulting engineering, and other industries. Document and execute R&D projects by preparing projects plans, specifications, patent and trademark application, drawings, and revisions. Conduct prototype tests and approvals, develop, and produce presentations and marketing concepts. Assist in pre-production manufacturing, market tests, and final product design and production.
Managerial
 

Head of R&D, Controlled Environment Inc., Winnipeg Canada 1980-1981
R&D Engineer, Visioneering Corp., Toronto, Canada 1981-1982
VP R&D, Nuline Hitech Inc., Concord, Ontario Canada 1984-1987
VP Operations, Pegas Engineering, Toronto Canada 1991-1994
Engineering Manager, Western Industries Inc., Toronto Canada 1994-1995
Manager/R&D, Cashcode Engineering Products Inc., Concord, Canada 1997-1998
Group Leader, Y2K Compliance Testing, Raytheon Automation 1998-1999
Team Leader, IT&T Testing & Commissioning, GTAA, Ont. Canada 2003-present

Affiliations
 
Association of Professional Engineers, Canada............since 1979
National Society of Professional Engineers, U.S.A........since 1980

Patents/Inventions
 
I conducted over 100 presentations, seminars and lectures on inventive problem solving concepts and techniques, intellectual capital assessment methodology, live problem solving, etc. (List of patents and inventions, as well as list of clients is available upon request).

Short list of inventions and patents (by industry/discipline):
automotive 6, environmental 3, electronics 15, process control 6, health 6, power 3,
mechanics 2, computers 3

Several technical solutions and inventions have been made in the following industires and sciencies:

1. Artificial Intelligence
2. Corporate
a. Intellectual capital
b. Team problem solving
c. Decision making
3. Aerospace
a. Digital data compression
b. Pattern recognition
4. Bioengineering
a. Biometrics and personal security
b. Laser applications
5. Medicine
a. Cancer treatment
b. Urology
c. Hygiene
d. Instrumentation
6. Power electronics
a. Fluorescent dimmers
b. Home security
c. Space heaters
7. Telecommunication
8. Computer security
9. Automation and controls
a. Downtime reduction
10. Environmental
a. Wastewater treatment
b. Aroma generators
c. Heat storages
11. Power utility and quality
a. Power line transceivers
b. Compensation of high voltage, current, power factor and reactive power fluctuations
12. Mechanics
a. Fire escape devices
13. Others

By applying several principles and hundreds of effects and phenomena, successfully derived from multi-disciplinary engineering and sciences, we have developed a strait-forward technique to solve most complicated technical, scientific and intellectual problems.


Computer Skills
 
Operating systems:.......DOS, Windows 95/98/2000/NT, NT Server/Client
Integrated Software:.....MS Office, MS Project
Programming:................PLC, HMI/MMI, SCADA, DCS, Basic
Computer Drafting:........AutoCAD, Visio,Micrografix, MicroStation, Corel Draw, Flow Charting
Word Processors:..........Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, WordStar
Spread Sheet:..............Excel, Lotus, Symphony
DataBases:..................dBase III/IV, Access
Configurationg:.............desktops, notebooks, networking, TCP/IP, e-mail
Communication:............PC Anywhere, Remotly Possible, video-conferencing, pc-phone, etc.
Troubleshooting:...........Industrial/consumer electronics, computers, CCTV, television, audio/video