Tuesday, June 7
8:30AM - 4:40PM
Green Dragon Tavern and Museum
6115 Paseo del Norte
Carlsbad, CA 92011
S P E A K E R S
Michael Konrad
President
Aqueous Technologies
Mike is an industry expert on the removal of contamination from circuit assemblies. Mike has published dozens of technical articles on the subjects of cleaning, cleanliness assessment, and environmental mitigation. Mike is a featured speaker at industry events and workshops worldwide.
Naveen Ravindran
Application Engineer
Zestron
Naveen Ravindran, M.S.Ch.E., is an Application Engineer at ZESTRON Americas. Mr. Ravindran is an active member of the SMTA as well as the IPC. He has contributed to multiple case studies performed in collaboration with major cleaning equipment manufacturers. He was instrumental in the extensive technical paper series “Key to Low Standoff Cleaning” as well as the lead-free and eutectic screening series completed at ZESTRON’s Technical and Analytical Center in Manassas, VA. Mr. Ravindran graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Madras, India, and a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. He has been with ZESTRON Americas since October 2006.
Brian D’Amico
President
Mirtec
Brian has over 33 years of experience in the electronics manufacturing and test equipment industry. He started out his career in field service and applications engineering with Eaton Corporation’s Memory Test Systems Division. This is where he developed strong technical skills as well as an enthusiasm for effectively managing customer expectations. Brian has worked for Contact Systems in both Thru-Hole and SMT assembly systems. He also worked with MYDATA and Quad Systems Corporation. In 2004 Brian established MIRTEC Corp, MIRTEC Co LTD’s North American Sales and Service Division with his business partner Chanwha Pak.
Wanda O’Hara
Technical Service Engineer
Henkel
Wanda O’Hara is a Technical Service Engineer with Henkel Electronic Materials LLC., headquarters located in Irvine, CA. Wanda provides applications and technical support to North America customers for Henkel’s solder product portfolio including solder paste, cored wire, fluxes, and bar solder. Wanda has authored several product process guidelines, technical publications, and engineering manuals. She is a member of IPC and participates in standards development committee meetings. Wanda has a BA degree in Biology/Chemistry and has been with Henkel for 15 years.
MB (Marybeth) Allen
KIC
MB Allen is the Product Manager for KIC. As such she coordinates the advancement of new products and features to accommodate customer needs as KIC adds to its portfolio for the electronics industry. Her technical expertise, relationships with valued partners and customers, and many years of sales experience aid KIC in the future development, improvement and sales of the company's product offerings. MB has worked in the electronics industry for nearly 30 years and been associated with KIC for 26 years with both national and international positions.
Gustavo Arredondo
Technical Manager
ParaTech Coating
Gustavo Arredondo is the Technical Manager for Para Tech Coating. He has been at Para Tech for 18 years performing various functions, and as Technical Manager for 13 years. He is responsible for product development servicing multiple industries; Aerospace, Military, and Medical, to name a few.
O V E R V I E W
In the demanding world of electronic assembly, profits and losses are influenced directly by reliability. Today's customers demand the highest levels of product reliability frequently at the lowest possible costs.
The Southern California Reliability Workshop features experts from several fields all pertaining to reliability. This free workshop features experts covering:
Our panel of expert speakers will present relevant technical data, best-practices, and other helpful information designed to assist engineers in their quest for improved reliability.
Join us in Carlsbad California for this valuable one-day workshop. Attendance is free and seating is limited. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
A G E N D A
8:30AM - 9:00AM |
Registration and Breakfast. |
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9:00AM - 10:15AM |
Michael Konrad - Aqueous Technologies
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10:15AM - 10:30AM |
Break |
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10:30AM - 11:30PM |
Naveen Ravindran - Zestron |
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11:30AM - 12:15PM |
Lunch |
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12:15PM - 1:15PM |
Brian D’Amico - Mirtec |
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1:15PM - 1:30PM |
Break |
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1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Wanda O’Hara - Henkel
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3:40PM - 4:40PM |
Gustavo Arredondo - ParaTech |
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4:40PM |
Adjournment |
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