William Harkness
jalamdhara
(@) hyperboreans (dot) com
Futurist Product Ideator
Think Tank leader
& Innovator with
15+ years of experience in robotics, IT, aerospace and alternative energy
sectors involving research and development of hybridized products created by
overlapping disciplines. Highly creative
conceptual thinker and technology forecaster.
Proven ability to translate concepts into leading edge applications and
products. Portfolio of 9 patents pending across hardware and software categories.
Having the Knack for:
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§ Human/Computer
Interaction |
§ Augmented
Reality |
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§ Rapid
Prototype Concepts |
§ Emergent
Technologies |
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Mobile
Communication |
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Eco-Sustainability |
Career Accomplishments
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Led design team which developed
basic template for a hybrid electric vehicle. Design was adopted by
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Redesigned stow bins for the
Boeing 777 airplane by creating an innovative method of assembly, design, and
manufacturing which saved $7 million per year and reduced 95% of parts needed
for the stow bin.
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Created conceptual software
utilizing PUSH technology for Travel @ Boeing application, enabling a complete
immersive solution that encompassed cloud computing and augmented reality
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Led & Developed new structure
system of data mining which reduced paperwork by 98%, and increased efficiency
of data search by 20 times.
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Led first Sustainability for
Engineering Design Program utilizing biomimicry, design for manufacturing
assembly, LEAN+, zero-waste, and Energy Harvesting to formulate a carbon
neutral design. Program saved $ 4 million / year and decreased overall
environment impact by 40%
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Led first Green Roof Project at
Boeing by developing feasibility study which assured tremendous savings by
incorporating the urban heat effect, pollution damage thereby increasing the
longevity of roofs by 3 fold.
Professional Experience
The
Boeing company,
Drawing Review Engineer (DRE) Materials Process &
Technology (BCA FLAMMABILITY)
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Provide Flammability
Engineering Drawing Review
& Materials and Processes engineering support to the 7X7 programs.
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Provide input into the control of Parts, Materials and Processes (PM&P) used in the design, fabrication and production of electrical/electronic systems.
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Interfaces with the Boeing
Materials & Technology (BMT)
Team. Support the development and implementation
of top-level program M&P control plans/schedules and review and approve plans from subcontractors and
suppliers. Review part/material usage on engineering specifications and drawings and evaluate against
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Contractual requirements. Support the reduction of hazardous materials while maintaining product reliability.
The
Boeing company,
Recruited
to develop new concept products and substantially upgrade and improve existing
products. Developed over 19
concept products; 3 were implemented on production line. Established reputation as a futurist, anticipating
potential and emerging technology applications.
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Developed first augmented reality
for air travel concept design @ Boeing as an experimental device showcase
what’s possible on future flights.
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Optimized the innovation process
for new products by following Design For Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA) that
increased the efficiency of how programs are managed by 60%
§ Developed and implemented methods for integration of
future-research and strategic management by analyzing effects of global and
regional trends on aviation
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Developed comprehensive knowledge
database which significantly improved the visibility of project status and
progress across departments to cross-reference across multi-disciplines.
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Established Video Phone
Conferencing for the Deaf @ Boeing, reducing the need for sign language
interpreters 90% for visual enabled phone conversations.
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Created dozens of future travel
concepts for Boeing and Airline companies, ranging from galley to lavatory
design.
§ Developed innovative knowledge transfer method program
which enabled retired engineers to share technical knowledge by participating
in on-going projects.
§ Talent Scout for potential emerging technologies to be
applied in aerospace industry.
Parker Hannifin, Rohnert Park, CA 2004
Product Development Engineer
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Spearheaded improvements to
product process through new & advanced brainstorming techniques which
optimized manufacturing cell by reducing parts numbers by 90% and increased
performance by 60%.
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Drove creation of complete
electro-mechanical automation control process line that produced 35% more
numbers of servo-motors when compared to previous assembly line.
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Created new database to better
capture techniques and analyze data for research projects. System was used to identify and quantify the
most promising concepts.
Research Assistant
1999-2005
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Co-developed process for Zero
Waste to Landfill showing feasibility of a biodegradable plastic.
Information
Technologist 1994-2002
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Installed enterprise- wide network
system; maintained and repaired computer equipment.
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, CA 1998
Engineering Intern
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Developed new testing plans for
military application testing methods. Upgraded all department current software
infrastructures to support necessary hardware improvement. Created new
knowledge database for personnel information exchange.
Project Lead
Developed Hybrid Electric Vehicle
design, sponsored by
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Developed under-body for
aerodynamic efficiency cutting the coefficient drag by 30%
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Led brainstorming session on
weight-reduction methods, coming up with several structural methods that can
cut down the gross weight by 50%
EDUCATION
BS, Mechanical Engineering,
MS, Engineering Management,
PhD Student,
(Dissertation will be on
alternative/renewable energies)