John M. Gilly 214 Whittier Rd. Rochester, NY 14624 (585) 594-5217 john.gilly@ kodak.com Manufacturing Systems Engineer Over 10 years experience in image system manufacturing and 20 years of technical development. Seeking the challenge of developing new imaging technologies and systems that employ them. Practical experience in numerous supporting technologies. Much specialized and OJT training. • Well versed in reliable technology R&D practices, specification, implementation and testing. • Adept at employing a "systems" approach of modeling/analysis to characterize and balance complex project requirements - augmented by a multi-disciplinary background. • Independent, self-directed with analytical, organizational and creative skills. • Experienced presenter and teacher (industrial) with excellent written and spoken language skills. Professional Accomplishments • MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEER for 14 years at Eastman Kodak. Highlights include: - Designated Systems Engineer/Troubleshooter (2004 - Present) for commercialization and launch of FPS (Kiosk based film processing/digitizing system). Authored and modified assembly and calibration processes for FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) sub-system lines. Provided complex analysis and remediation of startup problems on fully integrated systems. Generated extensive documentation for corrective action(s) involving both design feedback and vendor quality issues. Assisted engineering team with specialized micro-photographic support. Supported Kodak Optomechatronics cleanroom team with system needs for assembly and calibration of the Image Station FRU sub-assembly. - Designated Systems Engineer (2001-2003) for High Performance Imaging Systems Manufacturing Group manufacturing launch of the Pro14N, ProSLR/N, and ProSLR/C professional cameras. Led imager electronics hardware team to support robotic optomechatronic alignment of the C14 imager. Developed HW/SW systems for camera manufacturing and calibration. Developed custom HW interfaces to link cross-platform functionality between tools and product. Integral member of contamination control and remediation team for product clean room environment. - Systems Support Engineer (1999-2000) for HPISM Laser Marking Engine manufacturing. Designed and constructed custom fixturing for controlled drive of acousto-optic modulators during FRU alignment. Lead engineer for design and integration of an argon-ion laser noise measurement fixture. Remediated product design problems resulting in image artifacts via system noise analysis. - Manufacturing Support Engineer (1993-1998) for Low Volume Equipment Manufacturing Site 2 PhotoCD systems and scanner production. Remediated numerous design related manufacturability and customer satisfaction issues. Headed commercialization team to develop a design variant for specialized long-roll handling of surveillance film by a "consumer film" scanner. - Electrical Design Engineer (1990-1992) for Kodak Clinical Diagnostics Div. (now owned by Johnson & Johnson) in-vitro diagnostic analyzers. Developed novel PWM based power controller for environmental control of sample incubators featuring bi-polar drive of Pellitier Effect devices in hot/cold plate service. Supported manufacturing of Ektachem 250 and Ektachem 950 analyzers. Professional Accomplishments (cont'd) • MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN (1982-1991) in Kodak Apparatus Division equipment manufacturing facility. Solid working background in pneumatics, hydraulics, and nitrogen cooling systems. Extensive work with Intel µP development systems on in-house designed lens molding machines. Various control systems, HVAC, vacuum etching and coating, induction heaters, plastic injection molding, and automated assembly lines. Specialized in CNC Machine Tools and Robotics Systems. Designed HW simulators for control architecture development of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems. • ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN (1977-1981) at Keebler Baking Corporation in Macon, Ga.; (1973-1976) at Brothers Properties Inc, in Macon, Ga.; and at (1970-1972) Chicopee Research Inc. in Raritan, N.J. in the lab and field on a long list of manufacturing control and testing hardware. Extensive prototype design and construction. Education (formal) * UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - Bradford, Pa. Associates of Science (Equivalent) - 2 years of Pre-Engineering 1971-1972 * LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL - Bethlehem, Pa. Graduate, College Preparatory Program 1970 Education (specialized) • UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, INSTITUTE OF OPTICS - Contemporary and Modern Optical Engineering - Lasers, Optoelectronics and Fiber Optics • ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - Digital Image and Video Processing Hobbies/Interests * AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR W3OAB - Licensed for over 20 years - Former President of Rochester VHF Group - Microwave Experimenter and Contest Operator (TWT Amplifiers, Control and Modulation Techniques) - Operated Via Amateur Satellites (Tracking and AZ/EL Antenna Systems) - Advanced Receiving Systems (Low Noise Amplifiers and DSP Engines) JOHN M. GILLY - 3 - - 1 - - A1 -