James P. (jim) Durbano
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- School: University of Delaware
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University of Delaware
Newark, DE - 19716 - Dates at University of Delaware: February 2002 - November 2006
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Biography
University of Delaware - Computer Science
Director, Technical and Functional Development
Defense & Space
James
Durbano
Greater Philadelphia Area
I develop robust solutions to strategic business problems by looking across multiple projects, pursuits, and technologies. My excellent communication skills enable me to convey complex technical information effectively among peers, management, and customers. I have significant experience with: strategy development; analysis of emerging business opportunities for technical difficulty and market potential; complete product life-cycle management (from conception through R&D through commercialization); pursuit and capture of government and commercial contracts (including proposal strategy and development); project and personnel leadership; presentation development and delivery; technical writing, including patent preparation; development of hardware and software solutions, including cloud computing, high performance computing, and enterprise architecture; marketing; personnel recruiting and hiring; public speaking; teaching.
Experience
University of Delaware
Assistant Professor
Maintain full responsibility for undergraduate courses, including development of the course syllabi, programming projects, homework assignments, and examinations; supervise graduate students in their roles as teaching assistants; serve as an unofficial academic advisor; assist students in their search for research and internship opportunities
EM Photonics, Inc
Chief Hardware Architect
Lead the design, implementation, and verification of hardware-based computational accelerators; perform both low- and high-level design functions, including complete system architectures and detailed module specifications
EM Photonics, Inc
Senior Strategist
Identify and pursue emerging business opportunities; establish relationships across technology fields to sell acceleration services, enable strategic partnerships, and create acquisition opportunities; acquire funding from government, academia, and industry; develop marketing and trade show exhibit strategies
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Director, Technical & Functional Development
Deliver talent development resources aligned with current and future business needs to 80,000 global employees; partner with external vendors and academia to co-create content and deliver development programs; evaluate program effectiveness and quantify value
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Chief Architect
Oversee multi-million dollar technology investments; identify and launch projects by working with program representatives and customers to understand current limitations and predict needs; present technical activities and vision to customers and company stakeholders; create projects plans, including milestones and financial allocations; provide technical leadership to project teams
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Chief of Technology
Define technology strategy for $100M+ business unit; analyze business opportunities for correspondence with strategic roadmap; align multi-million dollar technology investments with business priorities; present technical activities and vision to customers and company stakeholders; ensure technical leadership pipeline by mentoring team members in interpersonal skills & effective communication
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Strategic Advisor
Provide strategic analyses and recommendations to Executive Leadership Team; develop extended-horizon strategies; support Long Range Strategic Plan development; evaluate merger/acquisition opportunities; establish investment allocations by reviewing projects for technical merit, support of business priorities, and strategic alignment; demonstrate clear linkage between investment and return; communicate technology needs, roadmaps, and activities across divisions, R&D, engineering, and business development
Education
University of Delaware
B.Cp.E.
Computer Engineering
Minors: Computer and Information Sciences, Mathematics University Honors Program GPA: 3.8/4.0University of Delaware
M.E.E.
Electrical Engineering
Thesis Title: “Hardware Implementation of a 1-Dimensional Finite-Difference Time-Domain Algorithm for the Analysis of Electromagnetic Propagation” GPA: 3.9/4.0University of Delaware
Ph.D.
Electrical Engineering
Dissertation Title: “Development of an FPGA-Based Architecture Enabling the Hardware Implementation of a Three-Dimensional Finite-Difference Time-Domain Algorithm for the Analysis of Electromagnetic Propagation” GPA: 4.0/4.0University of Delaware
Assistant Professor
Maintain full responsibility for undergraduate courses, including development of the course syllabi, programming projects, homework assignments, and examinations; supervise graduate students in their roles as teaching assistants; serve as an unofficial academic advisor; assist students in their search for research and internship opportunities
Publications
Securing the Cloud
Springer
Securing the Cloud
Springer
Accelerated Design Tools for Nanophotonic Devices and Applications
CRC Press
