Boris Bass
24523 Split Rail Ridge, Spring, TX 77373
Cell:--Website: http://www.boris.kladcad.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boris-bass-
Engineering Innovation
Resolute Mechanical Design Engineer / Manager blending technical know-how with project management proficiencies to meet complex
design requirements. Facilitate project success with cost-effective design solutions. Possess extensive practical experience utilizing 2D
and 3D CAD modeling applications to visualize design specifications supported by an expert level of FEA and CFD analytical skills.
Summary of Experience
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Oil & Gas: permanent magnet applications, turbine generator, wellbore departure systems, artificial lift technology, API (19G1,
19G2) certification, BHA components, NACE MR-0175, ISO 17078, API Specification 11AX, MWD (multicycle valves), LWD, sand
filtration, and gas separators.
HVAC, Tools, Antennas, Electronics & Semiconductors: ANSI, UL, UL 844, EMI/EMC, NEMA, IP enclosure rating, CE Marking,
familiar standard form factor designs, e.g. Open VPX (3U and 6U) or VME, electronics packaging, thermal management,
environmental testing, robotics, optical mechanics and system design, enclosures and analytical equipment.
Aerospace/Spacecraft/Medical: applications of severe environment (high pressure, ultra-low and high temperature, excessive
presence of super active gas, and a variation of gravity), medical life support systems.
General: Tool Room, Agile and Waterfall methodology, Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMEA), DMAIC, Kaizen,
material science, metallurgy, 3-D printing for prototypes, sound knowledge about laser-based additive manufacturing
techniques, coatings, plastics, thermoplastics, composites, viscoelastic, ceramics, injection molding, thermoform, sheet metal,
casting, noise and vibration reduction, hydraulics, pneumatics, ASME, ISO, MIL-STD-810G, skilled in the presentations and
promotions, market evaluation, design, structure, and execution of consulting projects, vendor's selection and management,
excellent in budget and vendor relations.
Software Applications
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AutoCad
ProE
SolidEdge
Altium
Alibre
SolidWorks
Inventor
SurfaceWorks
Catia
Unigraphics
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Cosmos Works
Cosmos
ProMechanica
SW Simulation
CreO Simulation
DesignSpace
Ansys Workbench / Multiphysics
Abaqus
CFD
CreO
Teamcenter PLM
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PDM Works & Enterprise
Intralink
Enovia
Windchill
Deltek
SAP
Gems
LabView
MatchCad
IcePak
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Experience
Daikin (thru Addison Group, contract)
Senior Noise and Vibration engineer
• Provided noise, impact and vibration tests for the industrial and residential HVAC.
7/2019 to present
Klad, Spring, TX
1/ 2016 to present
Consultant, Business Owner-DBA
• Performed 3D modeling design; simulated heat, flow, and stress analysis of proposed and existing designs.
• Acted as Project Manager and Principal Designer of several tools-Oil & Gas (Liner Hanger Systems-Metal-to Metal and
Cemented, Packers, Jars, Anchor, LWD, Multicycle Valve, and Cement O-H) for US, East Europe and Far East areas.
• Designed motion system for Density Neutron Toll LWD (Logging-While-Drilling).
• Researched, modeled and simulated the system of sustainable water treatment, using cavitation and electrostatic field.
• Designed several products and performed testing for medical applications (laser blood treatment, Inhaler, esophagus insert).
Circor International Corp., (Thru Aerotek, EASI) Monroe, NC
4/ 2018 to 10/ 2018
Project Engineer, Consultant, Contract
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System design and aggregation of two and three screws (positive-displacement, PD) pumps.
Perfectly Green Corp., Plano, TX
Principal R&D Engineer, Contract
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Lead a process of the development most advanced HVAC and Solar system.
6/ 2017 to 03/ 2018
Odessa Separator, Odessa, TX
8/ 2015 to 12/ 2015
Engineering Manager
• Supervised Design Engineering Group functioned in the development of new products for the Lower Completions (Filtration /
Sand Control, Gas Separation, and Chemical Treatment).
Schlumberger, Houston, TX
4/ 2012 to 12/ 2014
Mechanical Design Engineer IV
• Designed innovative solution of mill assembly, improved cementing whip system; saving could exceed 120 MM per year.
• Advanced equipment associated with down-hole Wellbore Departure applications, Drilling tools and Remedial.
• Project lead in the role of handling new and sustaining product development for Wellbore and Departure and Completion
product line: Whipstocks, Anchors, and Running Tools, Cementing Whip, Multicycle, and High Flow valves.
Lufkin ILS, Houston, TX
Project Manager
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9/ 2011 to 4/ 2012
Lead a process of 19G1 and 19G2 API certification. Participated as the member of the National API committee in several
sessions. As the result, API monograms Lufkin Industries with a rank #3 around the world, ahead of 95% major oil gas
companies. Acted as Project Manager for the development of Side Pocket mandrel (Artificial Lift Systems).
TriQuint Semiconductor (Qorvo), Richardson, TX
2/ 2008 to 2/ 2011
Mechanical Design Engineer IV
• Steered a group of Senior Designers, and designed High-Frequency microwave test equipment (up to 110 GHz).
• Lead the project of Additive technology (combined Direct Metal Laser Melting-DMLM and Direct Energy Deposition-DED).
• Performed stress, flow, and thermal analysis (passive and active cooling).
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Engaged in research and presented findings for using a new group of materials -Super Nickel alloys, specifically Alloy 42 and
Alloy 46 (controlled thermal expansion alloys), instead of traditional CuMo15, or CuW75 alloys, resulting in the elimination of
the gold-coating problem. Projected savings exceeded $1.7MM per year.
Dexter Magnetic Technologies, Elk Grove, IL
5/ 2005 to 11/ 2007
Development Engineer
• Designed tools for downhole (Oil-Gas applications): MagneGear, Ditch Magnet, Magnetic Coupler, and Position Marker.
• Spearheaded most complex project-Downhole Turbine Generator: improved design of pressurized electrical connectors and
profile of the turbines, which is included proportional reduction of the pitch versus applied pressure.
• Performed 3D modeling design; simulated heat, flow and stress analysis of proposed and existing designs.
OI Analytical (Xylem), College Station, TX
1/ 2003 to 5/ 2005
Mechanical Design Engineer
• Directed development of the innovative product, TOC, streamlined and successfully finished the project in less than 2.5 years.
• Lead entire lifecycle of the mechanical development process, and necessary engineering technical procedures from
conceptualization to serial production. Success recognized by the expansion of product lines, based on original TOC (Total
Organic Carbon Analyzer). The commercial devices resulting from this design effort delivers unmatched performance in TOC
measurement of wastewater, industrial effluents, seawater, brine, and drinking water.
Andrew (CommScope), Richardson, TX
8/ 1999 to 1/ 2002
Mechanical Design Engineer III
• Created prototypes, assemblies and parts for 3.5-43 GHz Local Multipoint Distribution Service antennas.
• Performed stress, vibration, and thermal analysis, environmental product testing, involved in research and development
processes of protecting antenna radome from water film and freezing rain.
• Developed techniques and designed a series of real 3D shape antenna reflectors, using advanced surface modeling.
• Implemented two software packages (DesignSpace and SurfaceWorks), which save up to 50% of the time for advanced surface
modeling and stress analysis and reduce up 90% of failure during complicated FEA and thermal analysis.
Stanley Mechanical Tools (Stanley, Black & Decker), Dallas, TX
9/ 1997 to 8/ 1999
Product Engineer
• Designed, and improved product ideas (torque wrench and ratchets).
• In close coordination with marketing, partners, and vendors moved the line of drill bits from Stanley to Black and Decker (cost
reduction associated with the transfer of products lines resulted up to 50 million dollars).
• Performed research and completely redesigned a group of high-volume products (impact power sockets), resulting in an
elimination of stress-endurance problem which previously caused about 4.5 million dollars per year on warranty returns.
• Conducted sampling and testing, engineering support, document control, and management of several products lines of
different brands (Mac, Proto, Challenger, Husky, Blackhawk, Craftsman, etc.): torque wrenches, impact sockets, pliers, chisels,
drill bits, etc., for domestic US and international markets.
Education
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
M.S., Mechanical Engineering
Moscow Technological University, Moscow, Russia
PMP certification- in progress
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