Problem Solver
Michael Michalczyk
Areas Michael Michalczyk is Knowledgeable in:
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Techniques Michael Michalczyk Uses:
The first step is to define the problem, then analyze the problem. During analysis, I search to see if an answer, part answer or information already exists in the literature. Depending on the type of problem, I will look at the unmet needs of the problem to define the gaps and use marketing information and some experiments to define the space more clearly. I may also use root cause analysis if it suits the problem. After this analysis, some possible solutions become apparent. These solutions can be tested until one or more best options are identified. These options are then tested and evaluatuated to see if they solve the problem.
Michael Michalczyk's Problem Solving Skills:
- Product Development
- Root cause analysis
- R&D management
- Intellectual property management
- Adhesion promoters used in coatings and packaging inks
- Technology, application and markets for hydraulic fracturing stimulation fluids
- Adhesive and sealant technology and markets
- Organosilicon chemistry and technology
- Consumer cookware and bakeware technology and markets
- Development and testing of coating systems
- Hydrophobic and oleophobic polymers and coatings
- Organometallic cross-linkers and catalysts used in polymer synthesis
- Fluorinated surfactants and polymers
- Sol-gel technology, application and markets
- Semi-professional guitar and bass guitar player
- Research and Development
- Project Management
Michael Michalczyk's Problem Solving Experience:
- - I provided expert witness testimony on organosilicon chemistry for a deposition in a lawsuit
- - I led and directed R&D and technical service for organometallic catalysts, cross-linkers and diamine chain extenders for growth in the Oil & Gas, Ink Additives, Polyester, Polyol, and Sealant markets for a chemical company
- - I conducted testing on residual surfactant levels in commercial cookware and published results to ensure their safety
- - I explored new technology for durable, environmentally-friendly cookware coatings
- - I led team to troubleshoot production line problems for a large international coatings customer leading to 75% less rejected parts
- - I developed technology to eliminate the yellow color that develops in polycarbonate automobile headlamps, generating $2 million of revenue
- - I invented and patented technology for “star gel” organosilanes that formed flexible and durable inorganic/organic hybrid materials
- - I invented, developed and commercialized patented technology to protect stone and tile from staining, resulting in $3.5 million revenue for my business and which led to an acquisition that generated $50 million for my business
- - I invented and patented technology to make fluoropolymer nanocomposite coatings
- - I invented additives for fluorinated, easy-clean automotive coatings that allow repainting the vehicle if damaged
- - I developed new polycarbosilanes as binders for silicon carbide composites