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| Ceralink, Inc. Rensselaer Technology Park 105 Jordan Road Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518 283-7733 Fax: 518 283-9134 
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Ceralink's Key PersonnelThe Ceralink team is here to help you with the hard stuff. With the freshest ideas, we work with you to develop technology, locate resources and solve manufacturing problems. In addition to our own expertise, we form close strategic partnerships with the best and brightest from around the world. We encourage you to discuss your project with our key personnel. |
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| Dr. Holly S. Shulman Founder and President of Ceralink Inc., Materials Scientist E-mail: Dr. Holly Shulman founded Ceralink in January 2000 to evaluate and implement commercially viable materials technologies. She worked in R&D in the US, Switzerland, and New Zealand where her entrepreneurial spirit led her from research to business. Dr. Shulman has over 20 years of industrial and research experience in a wide range of materials including structural oxide and non-oxide ceramics, electroceramics and glass. Her worldwide contacts allow her global networking advantages. Dr. Shulman is experienced at putting deals together including joint ventures, acquisitions, and technology licensing. She believes strongly in collaboration and win-win relationships. She has brought powerful multi company teams together to deliver innovative solutions and products to Ceralink's clients. Explore our resource library for some example projects, publications, and patents. Dr. Shulman has four patents and two pending. Education: Ph.D. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland (1995), M.S. Material Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (1991), B.S. Ceramic Engineering, Alfred University, Alfred, NY (1987). Dr. Shulman's areas of expertise include:
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 Dr. Holly S. Shulman Founder and President of Ceralink Inc., Materials Scientist |
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| Patricia Strickland Chief Executive Officer E-mail: Patricia brings many years of business experience to Ceralink. Her multifaceted skills include business management, finance, contracts, marketing and new business development. Patricia has served as Ceralink's core business resource since its inception in 2001. Her ability to build an infrastructure from the ground up, successfully manage a wide range of support functions, and target new opportunities has been fundamental to Ceralink's success. Patricia's key responsibilities could be summarized as "grow the company." She is responsible for developing and implementing Ceralink's business strategy. Patricia oversees and monitors all aspects of the company, and she is responsible for ensuring that Ceralink's business growth opportunities are realized. Patricia has a relentless focus on Ceralink's core deliverables, such as driving revenues by bringing useful technologies to industry; serving clients in an ethical, fair and useful manner, and maintaining a company environment that supports and promotes personal growth. Patricia's strong business and analytical abilities, as well as her experience in team leadership and project management, are instrumental in gauging and guiding Ceralink's development as a company. Patricia's training in the U. S. Marine Corps assures that Ceralink projects are in line and on time. Education: B.S. Business Administration, Alfred University, Alfred, NY (2002), A.A.S. Business Administration, Alfred State College of Technology, Alfred, NY (2000). Patricia's areas of expertise include:
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Morgana L. Fall Operations Engineer E-mail: Morgana is Ceralink's project manager, and oversees activities in the Microwave Testing Center. Morgana is an exceptional engineer with 7 years of experience in microwave materials interactions. She is an expert in Microwave Assist Technology (MAT™) and oversees the design and building of MAT™ kilns and furnaces. Morgana graduated with a BS in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University. She joined Ceralink as co-op engineer in 2001. Morgana holds one patent, with two pending in the areas of RF glass lamination, platinum recycling, and microwave powder metals. Education: B.S. Ceramic Engineering, Alfred University, Alfred, NY (2003) Morgana's areas of expertise include:
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Shawn M. Allan Senior Materials Engineer E-mail: Shawn heads Ceralink's efforts on government proposals and contracts. He is experienced at proposal writing and securing funding for our clients. Shawn's strengths also include hands on engineering, problem solving, and process development. He is an inventor on one patent for microwave metals and holds another patent with Sandia National Laboratories, and has one patent pending. Education: M.S. Material Science, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (2005), B.S. Ceramic Engineering, Alfred University, Alfred, NY (2002). Shawn's areas of expertise include:
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 Shawn M. Allan Senior Materials Engineer |
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Inessa Baranova Technical Specialist Inessa has 8 years industrial experience as a process engineer and designer. She specializes in computer assisted design of plastics and industrial processes. Inessa joined the Ceralink team in 2006. Education: M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Belarusian Polytechnic Academy, Minsk, Belarus (1985), B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Belarusian Polytechnic Academy, Minsk, Belarus (1984).
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Ricardo Bowlin Mechanical Engineer Ricardo joined Ceralink in January of 2011. His prior development experience includes a working model to simulate the circulatory system with an artificial heart utilizing oil free bearing technology. Ricardo's strengths include hands on engineering, problem diagnostics, testing and procedure development, oil free hydrodynamic bearing development and advanced data analyses using sigma plot software. Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology, SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica, NY (2008) |
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Frank Cabe Technician Frank joined Ceralink in spring of 2011 as a laboratory technician. He is completing his 2nd year at Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in Engineering Science, with plans to transfer to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to complete a BS. Frank has years of experience building and racing solar cars across the US and Australia. His hands on experience in preparing polymers for building cars has dovetailed nicely into his current work at Ceralink for developing carbon nanotube reinforced light-weight composites. |
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Catherine Sahi Co-op Engineer Catherine is a senior ceramic engineering and chemistry student at Alfred University. She is completing a four month co-op at Ceralink, which includes conducting research for commercial and government projects. In addition, Catherine hopes to pursue research of personal interest within the scope of advanced materials. She has performed research and lab work for professors at Alfred University, which included dielectric testing, hot stage microscopy, materials characterization, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. During her time at Ceralink, Catherine will gain valuable experience in powder processing, microwave assist technology, and engineering professionalism. |
 Catherine Sahi Co-op Engineer |
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Gibran Esquenazi Co-op Engineer Gibran Esquenazi, a senior at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, joined Ceralink in January 2011 as a co-op engineer. With a strong interest in nanotechnology and energy systems, Gibran hopes to apply skills acquired during his co-op to develop ultra-high performance materials, multifunctional and scalable composite material systems, and innovative solutions to problems, while keeping efficiency and performance in mind. Gibran has performed research and lab work for professors at Swansea University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, which included materials characterization, X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, and research in photoelectric properties of nano-wires. Gibran is pursuing a degree in Materials Science and Engineering. |
 Gibran Esquenazi Co-op Engineer |
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Eric Rogers Executive Assistant Eric is executive assistant to the CEO where he provides high level support by conducting research, preparing reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as maintaining and organizing files, preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, and scheduling meetings. Eric has 3 years experience working in the financial sector where he has held positions including teller and loan officer, and gained valuable experience in customer service, lending and business development. Eric is highly motivated and detail oriented with exceptional communication and organizational skills. His skills and financial background are an asset to Ceralink. |
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Frank Shulman Business Advisor Frank has over 40 years experience as a small business entrepreneur and owner. He has launched many new ventures in a variety of industries including such diverse businesses as a bakery, a health center, and an ice cream shop in Jamaica, West Indies. Frank is an innovative thinker and excels at marketing and business research. His experience and guidance continues to help Ceralink grow in a profitable, useful direction. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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