Experienced research engineer with over twenty five years of progressive experience and a proven record of understanding technical problems and developing creative, innovative solutions for engineers and designers. Expertise includes building material product testing, application and new product development. Additional competencies include strong analytical skills, soft skills and technical marketing experience. My experiences prior to the past 25 years in the building materials industry include 11 years in food service working as a food server, manager and bartender as well as 6 years working in construction as a laborer, roofer and carpenter.