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I am a management and operations leader with over 25 years of experience spanning research, manufacturing, technology development, and business development. I have a proven ability to drive strategic objectives in high-growth environments by implementing programs, building partnerships, and leading cross-functional teams. I excel at optimizing processes, mentoring and developing people, and delivering results on complex projects. My background includes P.Eng, MBA, PMP, and hands-on experience shaping product design, scale-up, safety programs, and IP development across diverse industries.…I am a management and operations leader with over 25 years of experience spanning research, manufacturing, technology development, and business development. I have a proven ability to drive strategic objectives in high-growth environments by implementing programs, building partnerships, and leading cross-functional teams. I excel at optimizing processes, mentoring and developing people, and delivering results on complex projects. My background includes P.Eng, MBA, PMP, and hands-on experience shaping product design, scale-up, safety programs, and IP development across diverse industries.

Paul Kozak

Project Manager, Production Manager, Designer, +3

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I am a management and operations leader with over 25 years of experience spanning research, manufacturing, technology development, and business development. I have a proven ability to drive strategic objectives in high-growth environments by implementing programs, building partnerships, and leading cross-functional teams. I excel at optimizing processes, mentoring and developing people, and delivering results on complex projects. My background includes P.Eng, MBA, PMP, and hands-on experience shaping product design, scale-up, safety programs, and IP development across diverse industries.…I am a management and operations leader with over 25 years of experience spanning research, manufacturing, technology development, and business development. I have a proven ability to drive strategic objectives in high-growth environments by implementing programs, building partnerships, and leading cross-functional teams. I excel at optimizing processes, mentoring and developing people, and delivering results on complex projects. My background includes P.Eng, MBA, PMP, and hands-on experience shaping product design, scale-up, safety programs, and IP development across diverse industries.

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I am a management and operations leader with over 25 years of experience spanning research, manufacturing, technology development, and business development. I have a proven ability to drive strategic objectives in high-growth environments by implementing programs, building partnerships, and leading cross-functional teams.

I excel at optimizing processes, mentoring and developing people, and delivering results on complex projects. My background includes P.Eng, MBA, PMP, and hands-on experience shaping product design, scale-up, safety programs, and IP development across diverse industries.

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Expert

Expert

Expert

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English

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Work Experience

Principal – Owner / Consultant at Consulting – Research, Technology & Manufacturing, Surrey, BC

January 1, 2009 - Present

Provide process engineering, materials/product development and manufacturing improvements to energy storage, fuel cells, batteries, desalination, electrolysis, CO2 capture/conversion, and renewable energy clients; supervised >20 projects and 15+ client engagements; guided technology scale-up, pilot testing, and DOE-style problem solving; evaluated technologies for government organizations and venture investors.

Manager of Technology Center and R&D at CHEMETICS INC. (a Jacobs Company)

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015

Led expansion of an independent R&D facility with responsibility for budgets, safety, permitting, daily operations and cross-functional teams; implemented pilot plant projects (e.g., sulfuric acid pilot) and improvements to electrolyzer performance; contributed to multiple patent applications and customer field trials; championed safety and culture initiatives.

Manager of R&D and Projects at Ballard Power Systems

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009

Led the largest technology development project ($6M) achieving a 20% cost advantage; secured government funding (~$0.7M IRAP); applied DFSS/DFMA to optimize function, process control and quality; supported multiple stage-gate milestones and product scale-up.

Manager of R&D and Advanced Materials Laboratory at Ballard Power Systems

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007

Directed all membrane development activities for 8 projects totaling $4M; led 4 breakthrough achievements, >20 invention memos and 10 patent applications; advanced next-generation MEA seals through successive gate reviews; received Employee Engagement Award (2006).

Principal (promoted 2002) & Senior Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Technology at Ballard Power Systems

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2004

Led advancements in MEA manufacturing; developed accelerated test systems reducing durability testing time by ~75%; contributed to design improvements featured in engineering publications; helped improve production schedules and efficiency.

Project Engineer at E-One Moli Energy (Canada) Limited

January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1999

Completed model plant ($700k), pilot plant ($1.5M) and full-scale facility expansion ($4.3M); led process design, installation, startup and operations; established ISO 9001 procedures; implemented environmental controls and waste management; designed metals/recovery systems with significant cost savings.

Project Engineer at DSM Limited (Capsule Technology Group)

January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989

Completed a $10M pharmaceutical fish oil plant project from concept through startup; led team of 20 trades and operators for ramp-up and process validation; contributed to safety and quality processes.

Process & Maintenance Engineer at Wickes Manufacturing

January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1987

Established preventive maintenance program for $15M plant; led equipment improvement projects including pumps, hydraulic presses and fabrications; implemented chemical handling improvements.

Project Engineer at Clean Harbours (Laidlaw Environmental)

January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1990

Managed a $9M budget for process and capital improvements; led key projects such as a new tank farm, DCS upgrade and leachate pond enhancements.