Ryan P. Hennessy
Team Lead - Systems Group @Panasonic North America
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WORK HISTORY
Team Lead - Systems Group @Panasonic North America
Developed a MEMS-based SLM system for high-power laser welding application* Directed a cross-functional team of laser / optics, MEMS, and electrical engineers* Met or exceeded all FY2024 project deliverables via effective project management including specification sheet generation, market analysis, gap analysis, risk analysis, and risk mitigation planning* Created and managed top level system specification sheet for top-down system development flow* Built foundational knowledge via a comprehensive beam steering & beam shaping analytical model* Oversaw power handling testing of existing MEMS DMM via test plan dev and results analysis* Performed dynamic response (speed) testing and analysis of existing MEMS DMM technology * Initiated development of drive electronics system with frame refresh rate greater than 50kHz for more than 3k channels- Designed, built, and validated a fully self-contained laser ablation chamber for nano-particle generation* Worked with a cross-functional team comprised of laser, chemical, and electrical engineers* Developed system capable of nano-particle generation greater than 1mg/min via ps pulsed fiber laser ablation* System parameters: scan length and speed, flow rate, ablation medium, temperature, and pressure- Demonstrated and characterized a high precision sensor fusion-based localization system* Directed a cross-functional team of test, electrical, and digital design engineers* Target application: robotics or electronic task automation* Oversaw platform integration of new sensors including IMU, camera, LiDAR, and UWB* Demonstrated functionality and performance by programming \'missions\'(C++) for the platform* Developed a simple and effective positioning measurement technique to assess performance
EDUCATION
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Northeastern University
Ph. D, Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT RYAN P. HENNESSY
At Panasonic Massachusetts Lab, my tenure as Team Lead of the Systems Group has honed my expertise in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and solidified my project management skills. The role involves steering our team through intricate MEMS System analysis, design, and architecture, ensuring each phase from conception to validation testing aligns with our rigorous standards.My previous position as a Senior MEMS Product Engineer laid the groundwork for my current leadership role, where I apply analytical modeling and MEMS testing proficiencies to overcome complex engineering challenges. Our team\'s collaborative efforts are pivotal in advancing Panasonic\'s standing as a leader in applied mechanics and systems engineering.
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