Problem Solver
John Tobias
Interested in solving problems involving eclectic electrotechnology!
Areas John Tobias is Knowledgeable in:
Electrical engineering, particularly power, electrooptics (includes solar), lasers and electromagnetics.
Electrical safety.
Lightning protection.
Electrical safety.
Lightning protection.
Techniques John Tobias Uses:
Modelling/Abstraction
Analogous problem/solution
Brainstorming
Troubleshooting, or 'divide and conquer'
Research
Objectives analysis
Systems analysis
Root cause analysis
Analogous problem/solution
Brainstorming
Troubleshooting, or 'divide and conquer'
Research
Objectives analysis
Systems analysis
Root cause analysis
John Tobias's Problem Solving Skills:
- Electrical forensic investigation
- Lightning Protection Design
- Design compliance analysis
- Report writing
John Tobias's Problem Solving Experience:
- Developed electrical protection schemes for telecommunications and power applications for:
Entergy Generation Plants
AT&T telecommunications systems
US Army telecommunications and power systems
Developed procedures and processes for lightning protection over past fifteen years. Currently serve as chairperson for national group for writing these standards.
Developed and published electronics repair safety procedures and methods currently used throughout the US Army.
Worked as part of design team for wireless electrical energy transfer.
Led a design team to develop a metamaterial antenna applicaton. Efforts led to realization of prototype device.