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 Superior project management needs analysis, problem solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Emil Sagal, P.E.

 


 

Summary

Masters degree in electrical engineering (Polytechnic University) with over twenty years of progressive practical
experience and expertise in multi-disciplinary engineering, applied science, electro-mechanics, electrics, 
electronics, machine design, process controls, instrumentation, automation, telecommunication, R&D, inventive 
problem solving, patenting, product development, consulting engineering, project management, teaching and training.

Education

Polytechnic University

June 1974

Major: electronics, electro-mechanics, machine controls, automation, instrumentation and 
controls 


Post-graduated Study:
Microprocessors system design (university course)

Inventive problems solving methodology (4-year study)
Microelectronics & telecommunication (college course)
PLC/HMI/SCADA/DCS configuration and programming courses

Consulting Engineering Experience

 
Below is a list of R&D projects I have completed while working for consulting engineering 
firms, such as Raytheon, Bechtel, SNC, Davy, Fluor Daniel, Lavalin, etc.: 



Pickering Nuclear Power, Canada (E&IC, CCTV, Cobalt-90 extraction) 2000 

EASI Inc., Tracy, CA, USA (New approach in plant automation)2000 

Bruce Nuclear, Canada (Biometrics Access Control System)  1999-2000 

Raytheon Automation, Birmingham, AL (Decision making expert system)1999 

Kraft Foods, Birmingham, AL, USA (Y2K solution implementation)1998-1999 

Toyota Painting Plant, Listowel, Canada (Fuzzy logic for HVAC)  1998 

Siemens Automotive, Greenville, Georgia (Sequential chart programming)  1997 

Global Technologies, Toronto, Canada (Cancer treatment drug development) 1996 

Elsag Bailey-ABB-Fischer&Porter (Ultraviolet system re-engineering)  1995-1997 

Global Technologies, Toronto, Canada (Downtime expert system)   1993-1994 

Inco Ltd., Sudbury, Canada (A new approach in process automation) 1991-1993 

Nuline Hitech, Concord, Canada (New products development & patenting) 1985-1987 

Visioneering Corp., Toronto, Canada (Electronic R&D, patenting)1981-1983 

Conviron Ltd., Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada (HVAC R&D, patenting) 1980-1981 

Professional

Electrical/electronics and mechanical conceptual design and drafting, scientific research, proof of concept and prototype 
manufacturing, technical writing of patent applications for commercial, industrial and domestic applications. Conduct 
patent process, obtain product patent clearances, develop patent strategy, and make an assessment of competitive 
intellectual properties. Develop and apply advanced entrepreneurial and marketing concepts, techniques, and problem 
solving methodologies. Develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity that requires a high degree of ingenuity, 
creativity, and inventiveness. Work towards long-range goals and objectives, within budget and time schedule. Develop 
and apply strategies for Intellectual Capital Assessment of small and large capitalization companies by helping them to 
identify their market place, competitiveness, and capabilities of growth. Develop and/or invent new products and 
technologies and improve or re-engineer existing processes in automotive, environmental, pulp and paper, metallurgy, 
machine-tools, power electronics, health, pharmaceutical, bio-engineering, consulting engineering, and other industries. 
Document and execute R&D projects by preparing projects plans, specifications, patent and trademark application, 
drawings, and revisions. Conduct prototype tests and approvals, develop, and produce presentations and marketing 
concepts. Assist in pre-production manufacturing, market tests, and final product design and production.

Managerial

Head of R&D, Controlled Environment Inc., Winnipeg Canada 1980-1981
R&D Engineer, Visioneering Corp., Toronto, Canada 1981-1982
VP R&D, Nuline Hitech Inc., Concord, Ontario Canada 1984-1987
VP Operations, Pegas Engineering 1991-1994
Engineering Manager, Western Industries Inc., Toronto Canada 1994-1995
Manager/R&D, Cashcode Engineering Products Inc., Concord,Canada 1997-1998
Group Leader, Y2K Compliance Testing, Raytheon Automation, USA 1998-1999

Patents/Inventions

I conducted over 100 presentations, seminars and lectures on inventive problem solving concepts and techniques, i
ntellectual capital assessment methodology, live problem solving, etc.


Short list of inventions and patents (by industry/discipline):
sports 5, automotive 6, electronics 15, process control 6, health 6, power 3, mechanics 2, computers 3

Affiliations

Association of Professional Engineers, Canada since 1979
National Society of Professional Engineers, U.S.A. since 1980

Computer Skills

Operating systems: DOS, Windows 95/98/2000/NT, NT Server/Client
Integrated Software: MS Office, MS Project
Programming: PLC, HMI/MMI, SCADA, DCS, Basic
Computer Drafting: AutoCAD, Micrografix, MicroStation, Corel Draw, Flow Charting
Word Processors: Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, WordStar
Spread Sheet: Excel, Lotus, Symphony
DataBases: dBase III/IV, Access
Configuration: desktops, notebooks, networking, TCP/IP, e-mail
Communication: PC Anywhere, Remotely Possible, video-conferencing, PC-phone, etc.
Troubleshooting: Industrial/consumer electronics, computers, CCTV, television, audio/video


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