Gabriel Goldman

About Gabriel Goldman

Transforming Vision into Value: Robotics Innovation at the Intersection of Academia and IndustryAs a Senior Commercialization Specialist and a key figure at Carnegie Mellon\'s prestigious National Robotics Engineering Center (part of CMU\'s Robotics Institute), I specialize in turning robotics concepts into commercial successes. My expertise lies in navigating the intricate journey from system design and concept generation to robust commercialization, making me a catalyst for innovation in robotics and automation systems development.What Sets the Commercialization Specialist (Comm-Spec) role at NREC apartTechnical and Commercial Leadership: With a unique blend of skills in mechanical engineering design, robotics system design, and business development, I lead projects that redefine industry standards.Strategic Collaborations: At NREC, I spearhead early-stage partner engagements, meticulously assessing robotic application needs, potential ROI, and technology selection to craft bespoke solutions that drive efficiency and growth.Bridging Gaps: The role of a Comm-Spec transcends traditional boundaries, facilitating direct communication with program sponsors and guiding technical teams from concept through to commercial deployment.Mission: To leverage cutting-edge robotics and automation to solve real-world challenges, ensuring that each project not only achieves technological breakthroughs but also delivers tangible business outcomes. Through strategic foresight and technical acumen, our goal is to be a go-to expert for transforming operational complexities into competitive advantages.Your Next Step: Let\'s explore how my expertise can help revolutionize your operations with tailored robotics solutions that promise not just innovation, but real-world impact.

Experience

1. Senior Commercialization Specialist

   National Robotics Engineering Center

   Jul 2022 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Special Faculty position within the Carnegie Mellon Robotics institute - a Commercialization focused approach to technology development, deployment, and implementation. Serving as technical and program lead for complex robotics and automation system development efforts with direct interaction with our program sponsors.At NREC Gabriel is the lead for the system concepting and process during our earliest engagement with our partners to determine robotic application needs, potential ROI value, technology (both COTS, existing NREC tech, or potential new tech) to utilize, and potential system level solutions.

Education

• Virginia Tech

  MS, Mechanical Engineering

• Virginia Tech

  Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering

  2006 — 2009

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

Skills

• Cad/Cam
• Mathematica
• Simulink
• Fluid Mechanics
• Labview
• Manufacturing
• Robotics
• Cad
• Pro Engineer
• Leadership
• Solidworks
• Engineering Management
• Design for Manufacturing
• Testing
• System Design
• Automation
• Concept Development
• Kinematics
• Mobile Robotics
• Mechanism Design
• Rapid Prototyping
• Mechanical Engineering
• Dynamics
• Engineering
• Simulations
• Ansys
• Product Design
• Matlab
• Systems Engineering
• 3d Studio Max
• Finite Element Analysis
• Inventor
• Mechatronics
• Sensors