AJAY SUTHAR
LEXINGTON,KY
Summary
An ink formulation expert with an experience of 30 years developing novel inks and fluids for thermal ink jet ink devices. Experience includes materials knowledge, deep knowledge of ink jet printing process, and product development skills.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Member of Technical Staff
Funai Lexington Technology Corp
04.2014 - 11.2024
- Expert in ink formulations for ink jet devices.
- Over 30 years of experience with ink jet printing technology.
- Hold 30 patents worldwide on topic of ink jet materials, formulations and technology.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams (e.g. printer, print cartridge, ink materials, marketing, etc.) to introduce new inks with new Funai and Partner printers.
Senior Technical Manager
Lexmark International, Inc
03.1991 - 03.2014
- Experienced R&D manager at Lexmark International from year 2000 to 2012 managing 25 direct employees.
- Worked with materials team to develop unique materials to advance ink technology for competitive landscape.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams (e.g. printer, print cartridge, ink materials, marketing, etc.) to introduce new inks for Lexmark and Partner printers.
- Managed department budget and appraised employees.
- Mentored emerging engineers and scientists.
Product Development Engineer
IBM
07.1979 - 03.1991
Worked on various print technologies for IBM Information Division.
- Laser printers - developer roll and doctor blade
- R2T2 Printers: resistive ribbon print technology.
- Correctable Ink System for Wheelwriter printers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg05.1979
Skills
Thorough knowledge of
- Ink chemistry,
- Thermal ink jet devices,
- Substrates and
- Ink jet print mechanisms
- Expert at problem solving
Timeline
Senior Member of Technical Staff
Funai Lexington Technology Corp
04.2014 - 11.2024
Senior Technical Manager
Lexmark International, Inc
03.1991 - 03.2014
Product Development Engineer
IBM
07.1979 - 03.1991
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Virginia Tech
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