Su Nayak
Lexington
Summary
Ph.D. in Materials Science with extensive experience in providing technical leadership in a wide range of industries. Led high impact research and engineering projects in material and process development from pathfinding to commercialization. Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced work environment.
Innovative Materials Engineer with background in developing and testing materials used to create a wide range of products, from computer chips to aircraft wings. Skilled in conducting experiments to analyze the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, and other materials to assess their suitability for specific applications. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in utilizing software tools for simulation and design purposes. Contributed to enhancing material performance and sustainability by optimizing processes and implementing new material solutions in previous roles. Initiate managed high value capital projects.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4022
4022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Metallurgist & Welding Engineer
Link-Belt Cranes
Lexington
02.2023 - Current
- Led design, development, implementation, and qualification of hybrid laser-arc welding (HLAW) and laser handheld welding.
- Led development of weldable high strength micro-alloyed steel grades centrifugal casting parts for cranes.
- Led projects to implement digital image correlation for SAE structural testing and FEA validation.
- Led failure analysis of cranes and projects to implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage all welding and materials activities. Leading implementation of DfX and Lean for welding saving $3M in reduced waste.
Entrepreneur
Tech Start-ups
Lexington
01.2011 - 01.2023
- Raised $2M capital. Invented a digital electron detector for scanning electron microscope [two patents].
- Project: Developed a non-destructive test method for bonded composites [DARPA contract #N00014-13-P-1130]
Senior Technology Development Engineer
Intel Corporation
Chandler
02.2005 - 12.2010
- Led project to Implement lead-free solder (surface mount technology) for server CPU inter-connects & motherboards. Exceeded cost target by 17%.
- Led transition project to halogen-free process in the interconnect manufacturing.
- Led a project to develop new copper-silicon alloy stamping of elastic micro-contacts for CPU interconnect.
Plant Metallurgist
Caterpillar (Tractor Engineers)
Mumbai
09.1995 - 02.2000
- Identified root causes of material failure and quality issues in steel making, rolling, forging, coating, painting, and surface treatments – induction hardening, plasma coating, carburizing, nitriding, casting, machining, sintering, welding, and others.
- Investigated customer complaints. Carried out failure analysis and implemented corrective actions in design and processing.
Education
MBA - Sustainable Business
Maharishi University of Management
Ph.D. - Material Science & Engineering
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 09.2000 - 05.2004
B.Tech. - Metallurgical Engineering
Indian Institute of Tech.
Kharagpur, IndiaSkills
- Lean Six Sigma Principle
- DMAIC
- PDCA
- 5S
- Kai Zen
- Continuous improvement
- Implementing Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
- Failure analysis and Prevention
- DfX
- Process Qualification
- Design validation
- DIC
- Augmented Reality
- Leading capital projects
- Leading supplier identification
- Supplier engagement
- Supplier development
Certification
Certified Welding Inspector (AWS) Member D14 committee, AWS representative to ISO technical committee.
Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=g9a_2O0AAAAJ&hl=en
Professional Preparation
- MBA in Sustainable Business, Maharishi University of Management, 05/2022
- Ph.D. in Material Science & Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 05/2004
- B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering, Indian Institute of Tech., Kharagpur, India, 06/1995
Timeline
Metallurgist & Welding Engineer
Link-Belt Cranes
02.2023 - Current
Entrepreneur
Tech Start-ups
01.2011 - 01.2023
Senior Technology Development Engineer
Intel Corporation
02.2005 - 12.2010
Ph.D. - Material Science & Engineering
University of Tennessee
09.2000 - 05.2004
Plant Metallurgist
Caterpillar (Tractor Engineers)
09.1995 - 02.2000
MBA - Sustainable Business
Maharishi University of Management
B.Tech. - Metallurgical Engineering
Indian Institute of Tech.