Improver

Alexander Lapitskiy

Composite material Specialist, Chemical Process Engineer, R&D Scientist, FRP/GRP consultant

Greater Perth Area

Research & Development on Materials Engineering and Technologies
12+ years of industrial grade research in composite materials engineering.
Full lifecycle experience, taking advanced composite materials and process projects from conception through prototyping and scale-up. Experience building green field operations, high performance teams, supply chain organisations, and manufacturing metrics.
Epoxy, Vinyl Ester Resins and Hardeners formulation.
Proficiency with the methods and tools used in the composite structural analysis, including laminate theory and finite element analysis. Failure modes and complex material behavior. Development of constituent models. Experience with composite material fabrication techniques, i.e. resin transfer molding, filament winding, autoclave curing, and pultrusion.
Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate in a cross-functional and cross-organizational team environment.
Seasoned Engineer and Polymer Scientist with a background in polymer science and engineering, coatings.
R&D and product innovation experience in the specialty chemicals, polymer and building materials. A Knowledge of composite pressure vessels, lightweight aerospace structures, and electrical insulation. 12 years of hands-on composite manufacturing experience, composite material testing, nondestructive & acoustic emission testing.
FE modelling of composite material structures. Patents. Publications. Meetings and presentations.
Accomplished engineer and adept in developing and launching commercially and technically successful products.
R&D background complimented by expertise in marketing. Adept at creating and combining new technologies with innovative business development strategies. Skilled at integrating technical planning, engineering, and product launches to develop strong cross-functional partnerships. Strengths in such industries as building materials, composites, aerospace, GRP pipes, automotive, energy, and computers.

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Experience:

• Production & Quality Control Engineer (Special plastics)
• R&D Composite Engineer / Chemical Engineer / Polymer Scientist (Longpipes PTY LTD)
• Chief Engineer / Operations Manager (Epital)
• Research and Product Development Manager (Longpipes PTY LTD)
• Lead Chemical Process Engineer / Industrial Enginner (The Federal Center for Dual-Use Technologies "Soyuz")
• Composites materials, Processes & Technologies Consultant (Composites consulting business)

Skills:

• Public Speaking
• Operations Management
• Polymer Chemistry
• Hazardous Substances
• Research
• 5S
• Resin Infusion
• Production Planning
• Quality Management
• Continuous Process
• Hazardous Material Handling
• Budgets
• Mechanical Testing
• Polymers
• Composite Structures
• Strategic Planning
• Coatings
• Production Improvement
• Process Research
• Risk Management
• Project Engineering
• P&ID
• Data Analysis
• Self-motivated Team Player/builder
• Nanomaterials
• R&D
• Process Intensification
• Manufacturing
• Composites
• Polymer Science
• Six Sigma
• Product Development
• Process Engineering
• Mass Transfer
• commercialisation
• Scheduling
• HAZOP
• ISO
• Project Management
• Process Improvement
• Customer Service
• Plastics
• Process Safety
• Lean Manufacturing
• Aspen HYSYS
• Process Optimization
• Engineering
• Polymer Composites
• Adhesives
• Nanotechnology