Problem Solver

Todd Paquin

Todd Paquin

Areas Todd Paquin is Knowledgeable in:

Anything mechanical is my specialty. But all areas interest me. I love to learn and sometimes an outside eye sees what others don't.

Techniques Todd Paquin Uses:

-Establish desired outcome first.
-Identify and analyze current situation.
-Look at all the puzzle pieces and determine if some can be eliminated or combined.
-Walk away and do something else. (This is usually when the idea hits)
-Beta test
-Adjust
-Implement

Todd Paquin's Problem Solving Skills:

  1. -Innovative
  2. -Resourceful
  3. -Honesty
  4. -Integrity
  5. -Confident
  6. -Observant
  7. -Decision making
  8. -Problem solving

Todd Paquin's Problem Solving Experience:

  1. -Invented a gas turbine component to solve a severe wear issue resulting in $1mm savings per unit.
  2. -Invented a gas turbine gasket to stop external Endcover leakage and blowout.
  3. -Developed a process for orbital TIG welding to incorporate filler wire as integral part of the components. The result was 100% increase in productivity and defect elimination.
  4. -Invented a gas turbine integral liner and venturi combustor to stop internal air leaks.