Resume of Diggy R. Breiling

• October 2003 to Present
• Flat Panel Display Solutions, LLC.          Hillsboro, OR.
• Founding Member / President
  • Set-up all aspects of FPD enhancement company serving niche application markets, primarily in flight entertainment and marine/nautical control and computer systems.  Products include optical lamination of rigid (glass, acrylic, polycarbonate) optical materials, optical lamination of films, passive and active backlight enhancements, windows and filters for optical enhancement and EMI/RFI.

   

• June 2001 to October 2003
• Paneview / White Electronic Designs Corporation           Hillsboro, OR.
• Sr. Project / Display Optics and Materials Engineer
  • Moved glass laminations operation from Westborough, MA to Hillsboro, OR.  Trained glass lamination crew at Hillsboro facility to perform optical lamination to AMLCD displays. Trained quality department in glass and AMLCD inspection per industry standards. Developed High Volume Glass Lamination process reducing labor time from 2.5 hours per unit to 25 minutes per unit.  Selected, modified, and installed automation equipment for high volume processing.  Selected, installed, and tooled automated test equipment for flat panel display measurement and characterization including Westar FPM-505, ELDIM EZ-Contrast, and Photoresearch PR-650 Spectrophotometer.  Filed continuation in part for SBLR patent.  Developed and managed AMLCD products for Honeywell, Canadian Marconi, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, and Mathews Marine.

   

• August 1997 to June 2001
• White Electronic Designs Corporation       Westborough, MA.
• Process / Project Engineer
  •  Developed Military, Avionics, Industrial, and Commercial programs from concept to completion, reviews specifications prior to quoting program. Specified filters, tooling, materials, and procedures to build prototypes. Transfers programs from engineering to production. Writes documentation for assembly, test, and quality assurance inspection. Performs optical characterization of displays and display components. Communicate with customer/engineer to negotiate specification and to deliver product that meets or exceeds specification.  Provided ruggedized 10.4” AMLCD solution to General Dynamics for M1A2 as replacement for OIS display when OIS failed.  Delivered ruggedized 16.1” AMLCD solution to Sanders for ASA 82 program.   Written and performed ATP per customers, MIL, RTCA, SAE, and ANSI specifications.  Developed robust processes and materials to meet extreme environmental conditions.  Received Patent on SBLRÔ (Super Bright Low Reflection) Technology.

   

• April 1996 to August 1997
• Displays and Technologies, Inc.      Vancouver, WA.
• Manufacturing Manager/Process Engineer
  • Primary responsibility of leading 4 technicians in display module customization dept. associated with advanced AMLCD prototype and low volume production builds of ruggedized/contrast enhanced AMLCD’s. Developed assembly instructions, flowcharts, and process documentation for 20 customized AMLCD assemblies for military, avionics & commercial applications. Played significant role in transfer of technology from facility in Santa Rosa, CA. to facility in Vancouver, WA. Trained technicians to handle and process optical components, LCD’s, and backlights, inspect to MIL spec for optical components, to take optical measurements, and to work with a variety of commercial optical bonding epoxies, silicones, and RTV’s. Worked with engineering to transfer product from engineering to manufacturing, approved ECO’s for display manufacturing. Developed and improved processes to increase yield, efficiency and to decrease overhead and work in progress inventory. Performed cost analyses of production programs and identified cost reduction possibilities. Designed, and built full sunlight viewable 10.4 AMLCD Demo, hardware, and software contained in briefcase for SID 96 in San Diego, CA.

   

• August 1995 to March 1996
•   Displays and Technologies, Inc.      Santa Rosa, CA.
• Development Engineering Group
  • Developed enhanced AMLCD’s, contrast enhancement filters, heaters, backlight assemblies, and hardware to meet customer specifications. Characterized AMLCD’s, contrast enhancement filters, backlights and assemblies for specular and diffuse reflectance, transmission, intensity, chromaticity, and NVIS compatibility. Assembled prototype display assemblies and several low volume production programs. Environmentally stress and test displays. Built test beds to drive displays. Significantly increased yield by raising awareness of LCD handling.

   

• April 1993 to January 1995
• Matrix Components                          Austin, TX.
• Technological Lead
  • Lead Technician for notebook computer parts and depot repair company. Developed component level system board and LCD repair techniques and capabilities. Co-designed and built low volume/rework tab bonding station. Repaired notebook computers to the component level. Documented all repairs in Fox-Pro database. Assisted in writing quality manual and setting procedures working towards ISO9000 compliance. Assisted other technicians in whole unit repairs. Joined company during startup, hired, trained technicians, and developed team atmosphere to promote success of company.  Company grew from startup to over $300K per month in sale during the time I was Technical Lead.

   

•   August 1992 To April 1993
• DOS Computer Center                Sarasota, FL.
• Field Service Technician
  • Field Service Technician for computer network service and sales company. Performed on-site repairs of DOS, OS/2, and Novel based systems. Supported LAN and WAN configurations. Performed repairs and maintenance of laser printers and peripherals. 
• December 1991 to July 1995
• Breil Technologies/Adept Solutions
• Owner/Operator
  • Repaired computers and electronics for local businesses and individuals. Performed hardware upgrades, added workstations, installed and trained clients on new software packages, and supported several LANs.

   

• October 1989 to October 1991
• US Navy
• Electronics Technician 3rd Class
  • Responsible for repairing, calibrating, maintaining, and administrating shipboard electronics and computer systems. Specifically responsible for AN/SPS-49 long-range air search radar and AN/UYK-62 supply support computer system. Passed ET2 exam and all criteria for early advancement except for time of rate. Honorably discharged October 23, 1991.

   

• TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS:
  • Eldim EZ Contrast – Optical Fourier Transform Display Measurement System
  • Westar FPM-505 – Flat Panel Display Performance Measurement System
  • Photoresearch PR-650 – Spectrophotometer
  • Instrument Systems
    • Spectra 320 Optical Spectrum Analyzer & IQ Cam Photometric Camera
    • 24 hours one on one with installation engineer from Instrument System. Performed measurements in multiple configurations for chromaticity, NVIS compatibility, intensity, uniformity, and transmission.
  • MicroVision
    •   S220 Display Characterization System – Setup, Operation, and Programing
  • CADKEY
    • CADKEY Certificate Course - Baystate Technologies
    • Course covered 2D and 3D design and drafting, solid modeling and interface of drawings to analytical programs such as finite element analysis packages.
  •   International Sports Science Association – Certified Fitness Trainer
  •   Antron Electronics
    • MST-2000 In Circuit Emulator
    • 30 hours one on one with installation engineer from Antron Electronics studying system architecture and troubleshooting techniques using In Circuit Emulation (CPU) to troubleshoot Intel X86 based system boards to the component level,  primarily for notebook and other high end systems. Troubleshot for a variety of failures not limited to buss, RAM, ROM, timing, and controller faults.
  • ET Class C School
    • Raytheon AN/SPS-49 Long Range Air Search Radar System
    • Learned high power microwave principles, troubleshot and repaired analog, digital, and CPU controlled systems. Worked with klystrons and traveling wave tubes. Graduated with number one standing in class.
  •   ET Class C School
    •    AN/UYK 62 Computer System
    • Learned to operate, administrate, troubleshoot, and repair AN/UYK 62 UNIX mini-computer system and peripherals. Graduated with number one standing in class.
  • ET Class A School
    • Basic/Advanced Electronics
    • Studied and trouble shot analog and digital systems. Built and tested oscillators, amplifiers, and simple radios.
    •   Studied radar, communications, and navigation equipment. Graduated with honors.
  • Computing Technology Industry Association
    •   A+ certified July 13, 1993           (4FADTT0387)
  • COMPUTER SKILLS:
    • Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, Windows 95, 98, NT
  •    CAD / Solid Modeling
    • AutoCAD
    • CADKey
    • Alibre
  • Process Modeling (Visio)
  • Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Freehand
  • Proficient in Linux and Microsoft Systems