Raj V.

Chief Technology Officer @ Delphon

About

Extensive experience in concept to commercialization of polymer materials for use in markets ranging from Packaging, Medical Devices, Consumer and Electronics. Leadership in developing R&D and analytical groups as well as new market development. Specialties: New Business/Market Development, Analysis, and Management Lead Corporate Key Growth Initiatives Manage and Motivate Cross-Functional Teams Global Customer Support and Product Launch R&D and Analytical Lab Management in Polymeric Materials/Package development.

Country

United States

City

Hayward

Industry

Semiconductors

Skill

Cross-functional Team Leadership, Global Strategy, Concept Selling, Market Development, P&L Management, Medical Devices, Consumer Products, Packaging, Disposables, Global Sourcing, Polymer Characterization, Polymer Processing, Polymer Research, Plastics Manufacturing, Thermoplastic Elastomers, Supply Chain Management, Injection Molding, Extrusion, Formulation Development, Polymers

Experience

Chief Technology Officer

Delphon

2014-1 - Present · 12 yrs 9 mos

San Francisco Bay Area

Director of Market & Technology Development

Delphon Industries

2012-5 - 2013-12 · 1 yr 8 mos

San Francisco Bay Area

Delphon’s four divisions: Gel-Pak, TouchMark and UltraTape provide materials and services to the Semiconductor, Medical, Photonics, Telecommunications and Military markets. The unique patented and proprietary technologies across Delphon provide the diverse customer base with critical solutions for their operations.

Chief Technology Officer

Neocork Technologies

2008-11 - 2012-5 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Benicia, CA

A global supplier of synthetic wine corks produced via patented co-extruded thermoplastic foam process. Manufacturing in N America and Europe with over 300 global customer spanning all continents. Responsible for product innovation and building the Neocork brand. Responsible globally for product development, supply-chain and qualifications at large accounts.

Commercial Innovation Manager

GLS Corporation

2004-1 - 2008-10 · 4 yrs 10 mos

McHenry, IL

A specialty Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) compounder servicing the Consumer, Packaging, Medical Devices, Electronics and Industrial markets. Global leader in TPE’s with 7 manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe and North America. Responsible for developing market studies on potential new markets, identify un-met needs and develop fundamental understanding of technical and commercial strategy required to penetrate the market segments. Screen and funnel appropriate programs in organizations innovation pipeline. Primary focus on Medical Devices, Packaging and Consumer markets.

Product Development Manager

GLS Corporation

2001-1 - 2003-12 · 3 yrs

McHenry, IL

Responsible for Product Development and Analytical groups along with member of the Stage-Gate Management Committee.

Materials Scientist

GLS Corporation

1996-12 - 2000-12 · 4 yrs 1 mo

McHenry, IL

Built and managed a multifaceted analytical laboratory with rheological (DMTA, Parallel Plate Rheometer, Capillary Rheometer, Brabender), thermal (TGA & DSC), infrared (Ft-IR, ATR, Ft-IR Microscopy, TGA-Ft-IR Interphase), gas permeability (OTR, MVTR) and liquid chromatography (GPC & HPLC with RI and UV detectors) test equipments. Hands-on usage and process development of extrusion, two component injection molding, fiber spinning, blow molding and blown and cast film. Tooling. Developed formulations using various chemistries including Styrenics (TPE), Urethanes (TPU), Olefins and Vulcanizates (TPV).