Program Manager, Optical Systems
OLIVER J. EDWARDS
Academics
MS, Optical Systems Engineering: University of Rochester , NY
MS, Mechanical Engineering: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
BS, Physics: Duke University , NC
Professional Experience Summary
Optical/Mechanical Systems engineering and management: visual, infrared and instrumental optics, optical systems design, optical and opto-mechanical engineering, lens design (Zemax) and implementation,: project management from conception to delivery.
Technical marketing: Product management, market assessment, strategic planning, product evaluation and definition, technical presentation and contracts
Strategic account development: Generating new business, technical support, product line management, applications engineering, and maintenance of customer confidence.
Zyberwear, Inc. Ocoee, FL (2004 - present)
Founder and President |
Developed and patented new class of automatic rifle: never misses. Optical systems for security: terahertz camera to see through clothing; thermal infrared camera; terrorist detector. Adjustable-power eyeglasses; infinite depth of field microscope; total personal electronics suite for entertainment and productivity. Present focus is development of solar concentrator power, the goal being production of solar power at a cost less than that of utility gas, electricity, and coal... without taxpayer subsidies and incentives.
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Displaywear, Inc. San Carlos, CA (1996-2000) Founder and President
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Developed new technologies and products for head mounted displays, eye tracking, wearable computers, personal communicators, ruggedized hand-held flat panel displays, for commercial and military customers. |
S-TRON Mountain View, CA (6 years) Chief Technologist |
Responsible for problem solving, proposing and winning new programs in development of head mounted displays, advanced flat panel displays, acoustic-optic multimedia systems, and man-worn computer systems. Created infantry Soldier System: a new business area - from first proposals to become the primary business of the company. Programs have won national awards for excellence.
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Quantic Industries San Carlos, CA (3 years) Chief Technologist |
Managed electro-optic product development and customer support in optical sensors for satellite navigation, laser products and machine vision. Responsible for system concepts, proposal development, demonstration engineering, and customer interface.
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Light Machines Corp. Manchester, NH (2 years) Cofounder, President |
Cofounder of small machine-tool company, from its start in micro-robotic design to its successful market entry with a competitive US-made CNC machine lathe.
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