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Starting Out at a Startup. Christopher K. Green, Ph.D. Identification Beam Systems, LLC. a ScanTech Holdings, LLC. Company Georgia Institute of Technology FACES Seminar April 21, 2009. Overview. Brief Company Background “Typical” Day My Startup Motivation PhD Misconceptions - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Starting Out at a Startup
Christopher K Green PhDIdentification Beam Systems LLCa ScanTech Holdings LLC Company
Georgia Institute of Technology FACES SeminarApril 21 2009
Overview
Brief Company Background
ldquoTypicalrdquo Day My Startup
Motivation PhD
Misconceptions Self Assessment Questions
About Me
Graduated from Morehouse and GA Tech via the Dual Degree Engineering Program
Earned several fellowships including FACES Packard and NASAHarriett Jenkins Fellowships
Active on campus and in the community Received PhD in Mechanical Engineering
in 2007
Brief Background of ScanTechIBS
ScanTech Holdings LLC is the parent company for several businesses each with their own unique focus
Identification Beam Systems LLC (IBS) was formed in early 2002 to respond to the worldwide terrorist threat The present company was formed based on ten years of research and development engineering and testing of advanced x-ray security inspection systems
ScanTech a start-up company that spawned in the ATDC (graduated in 2007) provides sophisticated high-energy electron beam and X-ray inspection systems
Serving diverse industries and government ScanTech is developing innovative cost effective systems for protecting the health and well being of the general public (
Port Security Airport Check Point Baggage Inspection Food Irradiation
SENTINELiia PPU
Program Engineer
Perform experiments and develop empirical models Assist in the development of algorithms for material
discrimination Design mechanical structures and pneumatic
systems Interact with vendors for sourcing components Research TSA requirements and ensure these are
implemented within the design Resolve ldquoissuesrdquo that arise during prototype
production
ldquoTypicalrdquo Day
Perform literature reviews to assist in product development
Analyze data and create internal reports regarding product performance
Refine engineering design through hands-on development
Meet with executives to ensure technical progress is in line with customer expectations
Why Did I Choose a Startup
To broaden my technical skills quickly To work in fast paced often hectic
environment To have a closer vantage point of how
decisions are being made To have an opportunity to work on
numerous projects To have an opportunity to hit a financial
homerun
StartupPhD Misconceptions
Startup Day-to-day is not as glamorous as it
sounds PhD
You have it made nowhellip Networking is not as important
Self Assessment
Are you practical or theoretical Do you like science for its own sake or
does your passion lie in trying to make things work
Whatrsquos your risk tolerance What elements need to be a part of
your career for you to be happy
Questions
Overview
Brief Company Background
ldquoTypicalrdquo Day My Startup
Motivation PhD
Misconceptions Self Assessment Questions
About Me
Graduated from Morehouse and GA Tech via the Dual Degree Engineering Program
Earned several fellowships including FACES Packard and NASAHarriett Jenkins Fellowships
Active on campus and in the community Received PhD in Mechanical Engineering
in 2007
Brief Background of ScanTechIBS
ScanTech Holdings LLC is the parent company for several businesses each with their own unique focus
Identification Beam Systems LLC (IBS) was formed in early 2002 to respond to the worldwide terrorist threat The present company was formed based on ten years of research and development engineering and testing of advanced x-ray security inspection systems
ScanTech a start-up company that spawned in the ATDC (graduated in 2007) provides sophisticated high-energy electron beam and X-ray inspection systems
Serving diverse industries and government ScanTech is developing innovative cost effective systems for protecting the health and well being of the general public (
Port Security Airport Check Point Baggage Inspection Food Irradiation
SENTINELiia PPU
Program Engineer
Perform experiments and develop empirical models Assist in the development of algorithms for material
discrimination Design mechanical structures and pneumatic
systems Interact with vendors for sourcing components Research TSA requirements and ensure these are
implemented within the design Resolve ldquoissuesrdquo that arise during prototype
production
ldquoTypicalrdquo Day
Perform literature reviews to assist in product development
Analyze data and create internal reports regarding product performance
Refine engineering design through hands-on development
Meet with executives to ensure technical progress is in line with customer expectations
Why Did I Choose a Startup
To broaden my technical skills quickly To work in fast paced often hectic
environment To have a closer vantage point of how
decisions are being made To have an opportunity to work on
numerous projects To have an opportunity to hit a financial
homerun
StartupPhD Misconceptions
Startup Day-to-day is not as glamorous as it
sounds PhD
You have it made nowhellip Networking is not as important
Self Assessment
Are you practical or theoretical Do you like science for its own sake or
does your passion lie in trying to make things work
Whatrsquos your risk tolerance What elements need to be a part of
your career for you to be happy
Questions
About Me
Graduated from Morehouse and GA Tech via the Dual Degree Engineering Program
Earned several fellowships including FACES Packard and NASAHarriett Jenkins Fellowships
Active on campus and in the community Received PhD in Mechanical Engineering
in 2007
Brief Background of ScanTechIBS
ScanTech Holdings LLC is the parent company for several businesses each with their own unique focus
Identification Beam Systems LLC (IBS) was formed in early 2002 to respond to the worldwide terrorist threat The present company was formed based on ten years of research and development engineering and testing of advanced x-ray security inspection systems
ScanTech a start-up company that spawned in the ATDC (graduated in 2007) provides sophisticated high-energy electron beam and X-ray inspection systems
Serving diverse industries and government ScanTech is developing innovative cost effective systems for protecting the health and well being of the general public (
Port Security Airport Check Point Baggage Inspection Food Irradiation
SENTINELiia PPU
Program Engineer
Perform experiments and develop empirical models Assist in the development of algorithms for material
discrimination Design mechanical structures and pneumatic
systems Interact with vendors for sourcing components Research TSA requirements and ensure these are
implemented within the design Resolve ldquoissuesrdquo that arise during prototype
production
ldquoTypicalrdquo Day
Perform literature reviews to assist in product development
Analyze data and create internal reports regarding product performance
Refine engineering design through hands-on development
Meet with executives to ensure technical progress is in line with customer expectations
Why Did I Choose a Startup
To broaden my technical skills quickly To work in fast paced often hectic
environment To have a closer vantage point of how
decisions are being made To have an opportunity to work on
numerous projects To have an opportunity to hit a financial
homerun
StartupPhD Misconceptions
Startup Day-to-day is not as glamorous as it
sounds PhD
You have it made nowhellip Networking is not as important
Self Assessment
Are you practical or theoretical Do you like science for its own sake or
does your passion lie in trying to make things work
Whatrsquos your risk tolerance What elements need to be a part of
your career for you to be happy
Questions
Brief Background of ScanTechIBS
ScanTech Holdings LLC is the parent company for several businesses each with their own unique focus
Identification Beam Systems LLC (IBS) was formed in early 2002 to respond to the worldwide terrorist threat The present company was formed based on ten years of research and development engineering and testing of advanced x-ray security inspection systems
ScanTech a start-up company that spawned in the ATDC (graduated in 2007) provides sophisticated high-energy electron beam and X-ray inspection systems
Serving diverse industries and government ScanTech is developing innovative cost effective systems for protecting the health and well being of the general public (
Port Security Airport Check Point Baggage Inspection Food Irradiation
SENTINELiia PPU
Program Engineer
Perform experiments and develop empirical models Assist in the development of algorithms for material
discrimination Design mechanical structures and pneumatic
systems Interact with vendors for sourcing components Research TSA requirements and ensure these are
implemented within the design Resolve ldquoissuesrdquo that arise during prototype
production
ldquoTypicalrdquo Day
Perform literature reviews to assist in product development
Analyze data and create internal reports regarding product performance
Refine engineering design through hands-on development
Meet with executives to ensure technical progress is in line with customer expectations
Why Did I Choose a Startup
To broaden my technical skills quickly To work in fast paced often hectic
environment To have a closer vantage point of how
decisions are being made To have an opportunity to work on
numerous projects To have an opportunity to hit a financial
homerun
StartupPhD Misconceptions
Startup Day-to-day is not as glamorous as it
sounds PhD
You have it made nowhellip Networking is not as important
Self Assessment
Are you practical or theoretical Do you like science for its own sake or
does your passion lie in trying to make things work
Whatrsquos your risk tolerance What elements need to be a part of
your career for you to be happy
Questions
SENTINELiia PPU
Program Engineer
Perform experiments and develop empirical models Assist in the development of algorithms for material
discrimination Design mechanical structures and pneumatic
systems Interact with vendors for sourcing components Research TSA requirements and ensure these are
implemented within the design Resolve ldquoissuesrdquo that arise during prototype
production
ldquoTypicalrdquo Day
Perform literature reviews to assist in product development
Analyze data and create internal reports regarding product performance
Refine engineering design through hands-on development
Meet with executives to ensure technical progress is in line with customer expectations
Why Did I Choose a Startup
To broaden my technical skills quickly To work in fast paced often hectic
environment To have a closer vantage point of how
decisions are being made To have an opportunity to work on
numerous projects To have an opportunity to hit a financial
homerun
StartupPhD Misconceptions
Startup Day-to-day is not as glamorous as it
sounds PhD
You have it made nowhellip Networking is not as important
Self Assessment
Are you practical or theoretical Do you like science for its own sake or
does your passion lie in trying to make things work
Whatrsquos your risk tolerance What elements need to be a part of
your career for you to be happy
Questions
Program Engineer
Perform experiments and develop empirical models Assist in the development of algorithms for material
discrimination Design mechanical structures and pneumatic
systems Interact with vendors for sourcing components Research TSA requirements and ensure these are
implemented within the design Resolve ldquoissuesrdquo that arise during prototype
production
ldquoTypicalrdquo Day
Perform literature reviews to assist in product development
Analyze data and create internal reports regarding product performance
Refine engineering design through hands-on development
Meet with executives to ensure technical progress is in line with customer expectations
Why Did I Choose a Startup
To broaden my technical skills quickly To work in fast paced often hectic
environment To have a closer vantage point of how
decisions are being made To have an opportunity to work on
numerous projects To have an opportunity to hit a financial
homerun
StartupPhD Misconceptions
Startup Day-to-day is not as glamorous as it
sounds PhD
You have it made nowhellip Networking is not as important
Self Assessment
Are you practical or theoretical Do you like science for its own sake or
does your passion lie in trying to make things work
Whatrsquos your risk tolerance What elements need to be a part of
your career for you to be happy
Questions
ldquoTypicalrdquo Day
Perform literature reviews to assist in product development
Analyze data and create internal reports regarding product performance
Refine engineering design through hands-on development
Meet with executives to ensure technical progress is in line with customer expectations
Why Did I Choose a Startup
To broaden my technical skills quickly To work in fast paced often hectic
environment To have a closer vantage point of how
decisions are being made To have an opportunity to work on
numerous projects To have an opportunity to hit a financial
homerun
StartupPhD Misconceptions
Startup Day-to-day is not as glamorous as it
sounds PhD
You have it made nowhellip Networking is not as important
Self Assessment
Are you practical or theoretical Do you like science for its own sake or
does your passion lie in trying to make things work
Whatrsquos your risk tolerance What elements need to be a part of
your career for you to be happy
Questions
Why Did I Choose a Startup
To broaden my technical skills quickly To work in fast paced often hectic
environment To have a closer vantage point of how
decisions are being made To have an opportunity to work on
numerous projects To have an opportunity to hit a financial
homerun
StartupPhD Misconceptions
Startup Day-to-day is not as glamorous as it
sounds PhD
You have it made nowhellip Networking is not as important
Self Assessment
Are you practical or theoretical Do you like science for its own sake or
does your passion lie in trying to make things work
Whatrsquos your risk tolerance What elements need to be a part of
your career for you to be happy
Questions
StartupPhD Misconceptions
Startup Day-to-day is not as glamorous as it
sounds PhD
You have it made nowhellip Networking is not as important
Self Assessment
Are you practical or theoretical Do you like science for its own sake or
does your passion lie in trying to make things work
Whatrsquos your risk tolerance What elements need to be a part of
your career for you to be happy
Questions
Self Assessment
Are you practical or theoretical Do you like science for its own sake or
does your passion lie in trying to make things work
Whatrsquos your risk tolerance What elements need to be a part of
your career for you to be happy
Questions
Questions
