douglas.mandart@gmail.com
+1 (631) 612-1255
My education, professional development, and personal experiences have given me a vast range of knowledge, skills, and abilities. More importantly, I've learned how to adapt to any situation. In today's dynamic world, it's important to have not only the depth of technical knowledge needed to excel in a particular role, but also the breadth of knowledge needed to integrate with a larger organization. This is what I have to offer.
I received a Masters Degree in Engineering Management, a degree similar to an MBA, but focused specifically on issues facing technical industries. I also gained first hand experience by helping to launch a Biomedical Device startup.
The bulk of my Undergraduate coursework consisted of various engineering classes. Additionally, I gained experience with the applied aspect of engineering through my employment at a Civil Engineering Firm in New York City.
I received my Bachelor's Degree in Neurobiology, learning a great deal about all aspects of life science. A good deal of my coursework was hands-on, giving me experience with a variety of laboratory equipment, some very delicate and complex.
Learning about computers, electronics, and technology has always been one of my favorite pastimes. I've built several computers, designed and built assorted circuits, modified and adapted existing electronics, written programs and scripts, and fixed the computer of nearly every family member I have. I've picked up a great deal of knowledge throughout my life, and from a few classes along the way. This knowledge has served me well throughout my academic and professional career.
Walter T. Gorman, P.E., P.C. is a NYC-based engineering firm practicing in all aspects of building design, expediting, and inspection. While working at WTG, my primary area of focus was the compliance of both new and existing gasoline service station construction, including signage, fire alarms, environmental, and zoning concers.
Kiernan Wellness Center, LLC was a start-up biomedical device company focused on a novel method for measuring exhaled Nitric Oxide in real-time. The importance of Nitric Oxide as an indicator of health was becoming more evident through sustained research, and the company was founded to capitalize in this newly found interest in its measurement. While working with KWC, I was involved in the day-to-day operations of all aspects of the company, as well as a liaison between our founders, our SUNY-based research team, and our manufacturing partners.
Planisware is one of the leading developers of Project and Portfolio Management Software. We focus primarily on Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Clients, but have many other Fortune 500 clients in all different industries. The US branch of Planisware handles all software customization and deployment for our state-side clients.
While at Duke, my coursework centered on tackling the challenges faced by businesses in technical industries. The coursework consisted of typical MBA Level courses (Marketing, Finance, Operations, Entrepreneurship, Operations, etc.) with Graduate Level Engineering electives (Tissue Engineering, Neuroelectricity). The most notable feature of my Duke education was the "real-world" focus of everything taught in my program. We worked with actual local small businesses, heard lectures by actual CEOs, and performed case studies of actual situations. I also joined the local Council for Entrepreneurial Development to further explore the real-world applications of my studies.
Master of Engineering Management - Biomedical Engineering
While attending Cornell, the majority of my coursework was within the Engineering School as my original major was Biological and Environmental Engineering. This coursework includes classes such as statics, thermodynamics, statistics, advanced calculus and linear algebra, etc. It wasn't until my Junior year that I began to focus exclusively on the Biology aspect of my studies. Upon enrollment at Cornell, I became a Meinig Family Cornell National Scholar due to my academic record in high school, and continued performance at Cornell.
Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology
I have had the fortune of working with outstanding people throughout my career. These are two of my colleagues with whom I worked closely. They can attest to my skills, work ethic, and knowledge in various areas. Feel free to contact me if you would like additional references.
Mr. Ashe was my direct superior at Walter T. Gorman, P.E., P.C. We worked together on many projects in all aspects of engineering services. He can attest to my work ethic, my technical knowledge, and my ability to adapt to new challenges.
Tel: (718) 474-3400
Email: Please contact me for email addressesWalter T. Gorman, P.E., P.C.
115-14 Beach Channel Drive
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
Dr. Kiernan was one of the founders of Kiernan Wellness Center, LLC. We worked together almost daily during the first few months of the company on everything ranging from financial planning to website design. He can attest to my business knowledge, scientific knowledge, and my ability to fill many inter-disciplinary roles within an organization.
Tel: (718) 945-0406
Email: Please contact me for email addressesKiernan Wellness Center
114-12 Beach Channel Drive
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
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To obtain employment in an entreprenuerial or intrapreneurial capacity that will allow me to utilize my wide range of technical, scientific, and business knowledge.
Some of my diversions
I've always tried to be active in my community, volunteering and helping out whenever someone needs a hand. Throughout my childhood, I've always been involved with many organizations focused on community outreach, from the Boy Scouts of America to the National Honor Society. These values were important to me, and I do my best to keep them now. These are some of the volunteer responsibilities I've taken on during the last few years.
Tony LaRussa's Animal Rescue Foundation, or ARF as it's commonly called, is an Walnut Creek, CA based organization that takes in animals from public shelters that are about to be euthanized. These animals are then housed and cared for at ARF's main facility until they can be placed with loving and caring families. The foundation also assists low income families with food for their animals and emergency medical expenses that might otherwise force a loving family to part with their pets.
Christina Renna Foundation is a Long Island, NY based charity that raises money and awareness for the prevention of research of childhood cancers. The foundation was created after the passing of Christina Renna, the sister of a very close friend of mine. I worked very closely with the Renna family at all their events while in New York, and now I maintain the Foundation's website since I can no longer help with events in New York.
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