David Buuck
Electrical Engineering Technology graduate from Purdue University. 28 years of highly-diversified industry accomplishment. Currently working as V.P. Business Development at Array Converter Inc.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Skills: | Business, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Leadership, Management, Marketing |
| Location: | Santa Clara, California |
| Groups: | Berkeley-Stanford CleanTech Conference |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | Purdue University System - Purdue University |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Array Converter Inc.– Cupertino, California |
| Position: | V.P. Business Development (interim, consultant) |
| Time period: | January 2008 - Present |
| Description: | Photovoltaic power electronics startup in stealth mode. Led business development
planning and engagement with first customers and strategic partners, including North America’s largest power purchase agreement provider. Developed sales strategy and positioning to address key customer pain points and deliver targeted solutions and bestfit business model. Also led development of the company’s reliability engineering methodology, analysis, and presentation – a key sales element for the technology solution. |
| Employer: | ITT Aerospace / Communications Division – Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Position: | Project Engineer |
| Description: | Planned and directed engineering projects including design, testing and qualifying of
weather satellite camera for INSAT-1D spacecraft. Developed system architecture and created hybrid microcircuit modules for advanced electronic warfare support measures systems. Received U.S. Presidential Commendation for Contributions to National Defense. |
| Employer: | Blue Joule Technologies Inc. – Santa Clara, California |
| Position: | Chief Executive Officer & Founder |
| Time period: | April 2007 - December 2007 |
| Description: | Spearhead vision, business planning, and launch of renewable energy technology startup
company. Shaped and guided the development of CPV concentrating photovoltaic technologies that maximize harvest and reduce the financial cost of solar-generated electricity. Provide expertise in technical and intellectual property matters while concurrently managing investor relations and operations. • Ranked as Finalist in the California Clean Tech Open 2007 business plan competition. • Successfully developed architecture and intellectual properties to increase the efficiency of solar electricity generating systems by 15%. • Led design of new technologies to boost the competitiveness of renewable energy. |
| Employer: | Radiient Technologies Inc. – Santa Clara, California |
| Position: | Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder |
| Time period: | January 2005 - April 2007 |
| Description: | Built consumer electronics technology startup from the ground level. Created a
collaborative, performance-driven company culture. Directed all phases of product concept, engineering and marketing to align technical advancements with consumer demands, and achieve competitive advantage in the home theater marketplace. Wrote the business plan. Managed administrative operations such as human resources functions and budgeting. • Secured $1.5 million in seed funding from Silicon Valley CEOs and other angel investors • Hired and inspired the team, setting the culture for excellence in product engineering. • Positioned the company as an industry leader by introducing new wireless digital AV standards leveraging emergent W-USB and HDMI technologies. |
| Employer: | Anchor Bay Technologies Inc. – Campbell, California |
| Position: | Vice President of Marketing & Business Development, Co-founder |
| Time period: | October 2002 - July 2004 |
| Description: | Captured investor interest and secured funding for consumer electronics venture
specializing in designing technology for leading-edge digital television and high-definition video products. Led startup operations such as team building and policy/process implementation. Coordinated the successful reacquisition of the DVDO brand and product line in 2003. • Successfully acquired and closed $5 million in initial funding. • Identified and analyzed new business opportunities and steered marketing efforts, capitalizing on technical innovation to drive profitability. • Created and implemented the technology and branding roadmap, still being successfully and profitably implemented. |
| Employer: | DVDO Inc. – Campbell, California |
| Position: | CEO, Chairman of the Board, Co-founder |
| Time period: | June 1997 - June 2000 |
| Description: | Planned and executed the full range of intellectual property, product development, brand
building, and marketing efforts while directing bottom-line issues for fabless semi technology startup. Recruited and trained team members, and introduced an infrastructure that stabilized the organization and prepared it for substantial growth and success. Built and chaired the Board of Directors and Technical Advisory Board. • Created the globally acclaimed, multi-award-winning iScan™ video processor and Image Enhancement Engine™ chip family, catapulting the company as a world leader in video processing technology and product development. • Redefined the video industry through product innovation; sold $1 million in products within 5 months of FCS. • Wrote three sets of business plans and led two rounds of funding; obtained $4.4 million from Cadence Design Systems, Cisco Systems, American Medical Systems and others. • Guided the $54 million acquisition of DVDO by Silicon Image (NASDAQ: SIMG). |
| Employer: | Apple Computer Inc. – Cupertino, California |
| Position: | Divisional Manager, PowerBook Architecture & Technology Department |
| Time period: | April 1992 - July 1997 |
| Description: | Orchestrated and championed new product development to restore and revitalize the
Apple brand in the laptop computer marketplace. Provided technical leadership and expertise to drive the creation of state-of-the-art technologies for the award-winning PowerBook product line. • Excelled in hardware and software product development (from concept through release), successfully launched 13 new products in 5 years. • Authored multiple patents in wideband analog circuit design and simulation while serving as Analog Design Engineer for several desktop computer products. |
| Employer: | Rockwell International – Canoga Park, California |
| Position: | Project Engineering Manager, International Space Station Electrical Power System |
| Time period: | July 1990 - April 1992 |
| Description: | Piloted several major engineering projects, and served as one of the principal
photovoltaic power system architects for NASA’s International Space Station program. Managed people, processes and technical initiatives including design, development, and test plans. • Wrote and published mission-critical design studies and directives for NASA’s International Space Station Electrical Power System development program. • Expedited system design evolution to achieve flightworthy man-rated status. |
| Employer: | Independent Contracts – Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Position: | Engineering Consultant |
| Time period: | September 1989 - June 1990 |
| Description: | Designed and developed industrial process control system for key clients. Also pioneered
high-performance audio duplication system. Wrote proposals. Managed projects from concept to completion. Trained and supported personnel at client organizations. |
| Employer: | Purdue University – Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Position: | Associate Faculty |
| Time period: | December 1984 - May 1985 |
| Description: | Educated, challenged and inspired college students through lectures and discussions in
analog electronic circuits for the Electrical Engineering Technology Department. |
| Employer: | Tokheim Corporation – Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Position: | System Design Consultant |
| Time period: | October 1979 - April 1981 |
| Description: | Exceeded all timelines and budget expectations while playing central role in the design
and qualification of an industry-standard temperature telemetry subsystem for ruggedized industrial flow metering system. Field-tested design has exhibited a 25-year service lifespan. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Purdue University System - Purdue University |
| Time period: | 1981 |
| Degree: | Electrical Engineering Technology, BSc |
PUBLICATIONS
| Patents: | List of U.S. Patents – 9 granted and 4 pending – provided on request. |
INFORMATION
| Awards: | Apple Computer Awards for Cross-functional Leadership (twice)
U.S. Presidential Commendation for Contributions to National Defense ITT Achievement Award for Weather Satellite Instrument Development Purdue University Engineering Technology Outstanding Senior Design Award |
