Dr. David C. Shannon
Principal
SPIE Involvement:
Author
Area of Expertise:
Engineering Management , Scientific Research , Systems Engineering , New Product Introduction , Technical Analysis & Simulation , Lasers, Light sources, & Opto-electronics
Profile Summary

Product Development, Engineering Management & Research
Leading highly technical departments/teams to create new products that matter

Effective high-level driver of new products that support strategic and/or profitability goals; work smoothly with executive management to insure alignment on all aspects of new product initiatives prior to significant investment; adapt quickly between schedule and cost-driven approaches; and build motivated teams of highly technical/specialized professionals. Strong research skillset in Opto-electronics: proof of concept demonstrations, Journal paper writing, conference presentations, Analysis.

Effusive & engaging, technically strong, honest, and collaborative. A reputation for an exceptional ability to creatively parse complex problems into bite-sized action steps. Documented technical abilities and experience with honing the “interface” between Engineering and other departments. Very effective at communicating & motivating at all levels of the Company. A passion for developing high-tech products that answer a real need.

Specific strengths:
• Engineering Management
• Scientific Research
• Systems Engineering
• Team building
• New Product Introduction
• Strategic planning
• Corporate presentations
• Project management & process
• Technical analysis & simulation
• Oral presentations / Proposals
• Patents/IP
• Lasers, LED’s, & Optics

Leadership and Style:
• Respectful & honest
• Open & collaborative
• Strong communicator
• Careful listener
• Goal oriented
• Relationship building
Publications (2)

Proceedings Article | 15 October 2013 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8898, 88980G (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2032743
KEYWORDS: Laser applications, Nominal ocular hazard distance, Laser safety, Control systems, Laser countermeasures, Automatic control, Laser marking, Laser sources, Visualization, Defense and security

Proceedings Article | 16 June 1993 Paper
David Shannon, David Vecht, Sean Re, Joseph Alonis, Richard Wallace
Proceedings Volume 1865, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.146946
KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Crystals, Resonators, Solid state lasers, Optical pumping, Diodes, Diode pumped solid state lasers, Output couplers, Mirrors, Q switching

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