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Elliot GinsbergTitle: President and Chief Executive Officer Duties: Identifies and directs the formulation, implementation and execution of innovative economic development tools and programs to promote the region's technological capabilities. Mr. Ginsberg also works closely with CCAT's board of directors to carry out CCAT's mission, goals and objectives. Education: J.D., University Of Connecticut School Of Law; B.S., Franklin & Marshall College
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John GliddenTitle: Chief Financial Officer Duties: Works closely with the board of directors and senior management on financial performance and budgets, provides financial analysis for all areas of company operations; implements and strengthens internal controls. Education: M.S., International Management, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; B.S., Business Administration, Central Connecticut State University
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Natalie RealTitle: Chief Administrative Officer Duties: Supervises human resources, IT, legal, facilities, safety, compliance, non-executive administrative staff and communications; drafts and reviews all legal documents and assists in the development, maintenance and implementation of the company's corporate governance; provides strategy and legal advice to directors and senior management. Education: J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law; M.S.W., B.S., Human Development and Family Relations, University of Connecticut.
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Leslie FrancioneTitle: Executive Office Administrator Duties: Plans, manages and directs the business of the Office of the President and Chief Executive Officer, coordinates travel for CCAT staff, provides support for activities of the board of directors, and executive team.
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Natalie RealTitle: Chief Administrative Officer Duties: Supervises human resources, IT, legal, facilities, safety, compliance, non-executive administrative staff and communications; drafts and reviews all legal documents and assists in the development, maintenance and implementation of the company's corporate governance; provides strategy and legal advice to directors and senior management. Education: J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law; M.S.W., B.S., Human Development and Family Relations, University of Connecticut.
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Jeff CrandallTitle: Facilities Manager Duties: Oversees day-to-day activities of CCAT's facilities, including space use, design and layout and physical security. He also directs programs relating to life safety and environmental issues. Education: A.A., General Studies, Palm Beach Jr. College.
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Antwaine DebnamTitle: Administrative Assistant I Duties: Greets visitors, answers and routes phone calls, sorts mail and handles a variety of other administrative tasks Education: A.A., Business Administration, Clark Atlanta University
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Elinor HargreavesTitle: Contracts and Compliance Specialist III Duties: Provides support to Chief Administrative Officer, researches and analyzes internal and external issues, negotiates contract provisions, monitors legal documents and generates solutions to liability issues Education: J.D., Quinnipiac University School of Law; B.A., English, Quinnipiac University .
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Susan HutchinsonTitle: Administrative Assistant II Duties: Assists staff and consultants with a range of administrative responsibilities Education: B.S., Marketing, University of Connecticut
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Karen JarmonTitle: Senior Communications Advisor Duties: Counsels management on effective communication strategies, recommends major branding campaign, including approved style sheets, recommends website style and content, and prepares s reports on outreach efforts Education: B.A., English, Clark University
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Matthew PerryTitle: Graphic Designer II Duties: Develops electronic and print media to support CCAT Education: A.A. (In Progress), Multimedia Visual Communications, Manchester Community College.
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Heather PetroneHeather Petrone Title: Human Resources Specialist III Duties: Responsibilities include recruiting, new employee orientation, benefits open enrollment and leading office-wide projects and events Education: Masters of Professional Studies in Human Resources Management, UConn; B.A., Sociology, UConn
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Paul StriebelTitle: Procurement Manager and SBIP Program Administrator Duties: Provides information to staff and vendors reflecting government-purchasing rules, manages RFPs, maintains purchasing files, reports and price lists, tracks requisitions, contracts and orders and develops, implements and executes promotion, communication and awareness of the Small Business Incubator Program (SBIP) Education: M.B.A., Microcomputer Applications, Hartford Graduate Center; B.S., Accounting, Bryant University
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John GliddenTitle: Chief Financial Officer Duties: Works closely with the board of directors and senior management on financial performance and budgets, provides financial analysis for all areas of company operations; implements and strengthens internal controls. Education: M.S., International Management, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; B.S., Business Administration, Central Connecticut State University
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Cindy HallenbeckTitle: Senior Accounts Payable Specialist Duties: Provides support to the Chief Financial Officer, oversees the accounts payable function, travel audit and various general accounting tasks
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Bruce KarasikTitle: Program Budget Specialist III Duties: Administration of subcontracts; resource planning, including financial and budget, and execution management Education: MBA, University of Hartford; B.S., Business, University of Connecticut
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Paul StriebelTitle: Procurement Manager and SBIP Program Administrator Duties: Provides information to staff and vendors reflecting government-purchasing rules, manages RFPs, maintains purchasing files, reports and price lists, tracks requisitions, contracts and orders and develops, implements and executes promotion, communication and awareness of the Small Business Incubator Program (SBIP) Education: M.B.A., Microcomputer Applications, Hartford Graduate Center; B.S., Accounting, Bryant University
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Lisa WilsonTitle: Accounting Manager Duties: Maintains books and records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, manages accounts receivable, invoicing, and bank deposits, prepares monthly financial statements and program cost reports, and performs general accounting duties
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James CongdonTitle: Consultant Duties: Supports the accounting, auditing and tax aspects of CCAT Education: M.S., Taxation, B.S., Accounting, University of Hartford
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Susan PalisanoTitle: Director, Education and Workforce Development Duties: Creates, promotes and implements project-based, science education programs in partnership with K-12 schools and colleges and universities nationwide, participates in student and professional development activities Education: B.A., Classics, Wesleyan University; Graduate Fellow, Department of Classics, Brown University.
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Joel RineboldTitle: Director of Energy Initiative Duties: Develops and implements energy initiatives, identifies and develops internal and external resources to meet program goals, represents CCAT to agencies, organizations and the public Education: M.S., Community Planning, Area Development, and Environmental Planning, University of Rhode Island; B.S., Urban Science and Regional Planning, Central Connecticut State University
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Dan SalazarTitle: Director of Information Technology Duties: Supervises IT staff and coordinates efforts with outside vendors, provides strategic planning for IT operations and resources, provides support for inside applications, coordinates design and development of new applications to support staff information systems needs Education: M.S., Education/Internet Technology, Marlboro College; B.S., Psychology, University of Connecticut
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Robert TorraniTitle: Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Initiative Duties: Develops and directs programs to benefit Connecticut's aerospace and defense manufacturing companies, develops activities that further the adoption of new technologies and best practices Education: M.S., Aeronautics & Astronautics, B.S., Aerospace Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn
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Robert TorraniTitle: Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Initiative Duties: Develops and directs programs to benefit Connecticut's aerospace and defense manufacturing companies, develops activities that further the adoption of new technologies and best practices Education: M.S., Aeronautics & Astronautics, B.S., Aerospace Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn
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Paul BarrowTitle: MSCI Specialist III Duties: Conducts site visits to SMMs to assess their operations, recommend improvement projects, develop integrated plans for improvement, and explain resources that are available to help them conduct improvement projects Education: B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Hartford
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Owen GilbertTitle: MSCI Specialist III Duties: Responsible for application of CAD/CAM software tools to develop NC programs and validate their performance Education: B.S., Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Central Connecticut State University
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Ed MarinkoTitle: MSCI Program Administrator II Duties: Creates, plans and executes workshops, special programs and events for the Connecticut Quality Council program, assists in the cultivation and maintenance of CQC partnerships Education: B.S., Central Connecticut State University and Thomas Edison State College.
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Elly Mendez AnguloTitle: Administrative Assistant II Duties: Assists staff, consultants and guests with a range of administrative responsibilities Education: B.A., Business Management, University of Phoenix; A.A., Business Management, Capital Community College
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Eric WoldTitle: MSCI Specialist III Duties: Develops CNC programs from CAD data using CAM software; improves run time of existing CNC programs using optimization and simulation software Education: Associates Degree, Manchester Community College (in progress)
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Susan PalisanoTitle: Director, Education and Workforce Development Duties: Creates, promotes and implements project-based, science education programs in partnership with K-12 schools and colleges and universities nationwide, participates in student and professional development activities Education: B.A., Classics, Wesleyan University; Graduate Fellow, Department of Classics, Brown University.
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Patricia DownsTitle: Sr. Workforce Advisor Duties: Responsible for coordinating workforce development activities to prepare today's workers and students for jobs in advanced manufacturing technologies and processes. Education: M.A., Human Service Administration, Antioch-New England University; B.A., University of Connecticut
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Nick BaliscianoTitle: Education Manager Duties: Assumes a lead role in the development, promotion, and implementation of student and teacher STEM education initiatives, supports the Director in Initiative administration, outreach, cultivation of new partnerships and funding opportunities, and budgeting Education: M.A., Curriculum and Instruction with a Science Education concentration, University of Connecticut; B.A., Biology and Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
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Sarah BelangerTitle: Workforce Planning Specialist I Duties: Data collection, project tracking and report/analysis preparation; development and maintenance of web-based environments including training assessments and social media strategy implementation; drafting survey instruments; researching and preparing draft concept papers, articles, and/or grant proposals; and supporting industry-related workforce development projects. Education: B.S., Biology, Elizabethtown College
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Stacey WatsonTitle: STEM Education Specialist III Duties: Assists in the curriculum development process for K-12 student STEM programs and activities, assists in the development and implementation of K-12 student STEM workshops and programs, and assists in the implementation of teacher professional development activities Education: B.S., Health Education, Long Island University; Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Phoenix
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Pamela YurgelTitle: Administrative Assistant II Duties: Assists Modeling & Simulation and Workforce Development with a wide range of administrative activities, including preparing correspondence, data entry and calendar management Education: A.S., Executive Secretarial, Bay Path College
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Joel RineboldTitle: Director of Energy Initiative Duties: Develops and implements energy initiatives, identifies and develops internal and external resources to meet program goals, represents CCAT to agencies, organizations and the public Education: M.S., Community Planning, Area Development, and Environmental Planning, University of Rhode Island; B.S., Urban Science and Regional Planning, Central Connecticut State University
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Paul ArestaTitle: Energy Information Manager Duties: Maintains Geographic Information System for CCAT analysis, identifies and pursues collaborative projects on sustainable energy Education: M.S., Environmental Science, University of New Haven; B.S., Environmental Earth Science, Central Connecticut State University
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Alexander BartonTitle: Energy Specialist I Duties: Investigates the potential for development of a variety of demonstration-scale renewable/sustainable energy projects, assists with data collection for economic analyses, and undertakes technical and economic analyses to determine project feasibility Education: B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology, Northeastern University
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Adam BrzozowskiTitle: Energy Specialist II Duties: Investigates the potential for the development of a variety of demonstration-scale renewable/sustainable energy projects; assists with data collection for economic analyses; provides technical assistance in support of the SBA Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster Program Education: B.A., Mathematical Economics, History and Political Science with a minor in Sustainable Energy Studies, Eastern Connecticut State University
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Dan SalazarTitle: Director of Information Technology Duties: Supervises IT staff and coordinates efforts with outside vendors, provides strategic planning for IT operations and resources, provides support for inside applications, coordinates design and development of new applications to support staff information systems needs Education: M.S., Education/Internet Technology, Marlboro College; B.S., Psychology, University of Connecticut
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Greg BugbeeTitle: IT Manager Duties: Provides systems administration support, including providing technical assistance to staff for a variety of software and hardware products Education: A.S., General Studies, Quinebaug Valley Community College VMware Certified Professional Certified SonicWALL Security Administrator (CSSA)
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Robert MaltTitle: IT Project Manager I Duties: Responsible for completion of projects within the IT department; oversees all aspects of projects; sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors and summarizes progress of project; builds and maintains working relationships with team members, vendors, and others departments involved in projects; prepares reports for management regarding status of project.
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Tom CullanTitle: IT Desktop Support Specialist II Duties: Provides end-user support, including diagnosing hardware and software problems, training staff, tracking requests; conducts routine maintenance; and provides infrastructure support, including researching, learning, evaluating new software, and documenting systems.
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Carl FazzinaDuties: Responsible for business development within IT
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Kelly HalliganTitle: Desktop Support Specialist II Duties: Performs management, operations and configuration functions within Customer Relationship Management software and assist in day-to-day help desk operations. Education: A.S. in Business Administration, Manchester Community College; B.S. (in progress), MIS, Central Connecticut State University
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Bob LaPlanteTitle: Desktop Support Specialist II Duties: End-user support, including diagnosing hardware and software problems, training staff, and using IT support request system to document, prioritize and track requests Education: B.S., Computer Science, Eastern Connecticut State University.
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Derek LemeryTitle: IT Systems Analyst I Duties: Provides systems and network administration support, develops and implements standard information technology concepts, and provides technical assistance for a variety of software and hardware products Education: B.S., Computer Networking, Wentworth Institute of Technology.
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Adnan FoysolAdnan Foysol Title: Technology, Research & Applications Specialist I Duties: Conducts top-level mass and energy balances for systems that emit, utilize or sequester CO2; interfaces with U.S. National Laboratories and researchers that are developing CO2 sequestration and reuse technologies Education: B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Connecticut
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Bruce KarasikTitle: Program Budget Specialist III Duties: Administration of subcontracts; resource planning, including financial and budget, and execution management Education: MBA, University of Hartford; B.S., Business, University of Connecticut
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Nasir MannanTitle: Modeling & Simulation Research Applications Engineer III Duties: Evaluates and promotes the capabilities of CAD, Inspection, Reverse Engineering, Robotic Workcell Modeling and Offline Programming, Ergonomics and Electronic Work Instruction software tools, mentors and trains supply chain client companies in the application of software tools to improve productivity Education: M.S. (In Progress), Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut
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Tom ScottonTitle: Senior Technical Advisor / Digital Manufacturing Duties: Provides day-to-day oversight for the group, which works closely with supply chain-level companies and the United States Air Force logistic centers in applying software technology to improve productivity Education: M.S. Mechanical Engineering, M.S., Industrial and Management Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; B.S, Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut
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Jason SmithTitle: Technology, Research & Applications Specialist I Duties: Supports the effort to plan and execute pilot and/or bench scale tests; writes test plans, oversees testing, and writes test reports Education: M.S. (in progress), Mechanical Engineering, University of Hartford; B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Hartford
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Wayne SumpleTitle: TRA Manager Duties: Executes programs that benefit Connecticut's aerospace and defense manufacturing companies, works with companies and organizations in Connecticut to enhance manufacturing capability Education: B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Hartford
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Melanie WaddenTitle: TRA Specialist II Duties: Conducts research and analysis for studies relative to projects for energy development, develops reports and presentations, develops and maintains databases Education: B.S., Geography, Southern Connecticut State University
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Sam VenneriTitle: Senior Technical Advisor Duties: Works closely with CCAT Directors to prioritize technology development objectives, to enhance or advance the technology readiness levels of existing technologies, and to invent new products and services Education: M.S., Engineering Science, George Washington University; B.S., Aerospace Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
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April WillhideTitle: Office Administrator Duties: Supports the Director and members of the Technology, Research & Applications (TRA) Initiative and the Modeling & Simulation group, assists in management of Director's travel schedule and calendar, coordinates travel for both groups, arranges TRA and M&S meetings, consolidates information for reports, assists with a variety of administrative duties. Education: A.S., Information Technology, Manchester Community College
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Nick AustinTitle: IT Server/Network Analyst Intern Duties: Assist IT staff in installation and maintenance of all server and network equipment for clients, including helping plan, design, troubleshoot, and analyze networks in addition to evaluating new technologies for potential implementation. Education: B.S. (in progress), Computer Science, Eastern Connecticut State University
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Brandon CyrTitle: IT Intern Duties: Assists IT team with administrative tasks, systems testing, daily support, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting efforts. Education: B.S. (in progress), Electrical Engineering, University of Hartford
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Samuel LounsburyTitle: MSCI Intern Duties: Under the direction of the Director, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Initiative, the MSCI Intern supports the MSCI staff in their mission to improve the competitiveness of U.S. aerospace & defense manufacturers, specifically supporting on-going projects in the Machining Applications Laboratory (MAL). Education: B.S. (in progress), Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut
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Daniel MillerTitle: Machining Applications Laboratory Intern Duties: Under the direction of the Director, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Initiative, the Machining Applications Laboratory Intern supports machining process optimization for a number of regional manufacturers Education: A.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology, Springfield Technical Community College (in progress)
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Mark Yanagisawa Title: MSCI Intern Duties: Under the direction of the Director, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Initiative, the MSCI Intern supports the MSCI staff in their mission to improve the competitiveness of U.S. aerospace & defense manufacturers, specifically supporting on-going projects in the Machining Applications Laboratory (MAL). Education: B.S. (in progress), Mechanical Engineering, Trinity College
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Kantasak YooprasertTitle: AMC Intern Duties: Under the direction of the Director, Advanced Manufacturing Center, the AMC Intern supports the AMC staff in their mission to improve the competitiveness of U.S. aerospace & defense manufacturers, specifically supporting on-going projects in the Advanced Manufacturing Center. Education: B.S. (in progress), Industrial Technology Manufacturing, Central Connecticut State University
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