W. SCOTT SUTHERLAND, PHD
23693 Angel Place
Murrieta, CA 92562
978.387.9106 

 QUALIFICATIONS

A recognized world leader in the design and development of portable and
hand-held spectroscopic instrumentation, with 17 years of experience and a proven
track record of developing award-winning Raman-based systems. Particularly adept
at translating VOC into tangible technical requirements and key product features
that are well received by customers and resolving key technical problems with
fast and innovative solutions. Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation
skills that result in excellent documentation and training, providing an easy
transition of complex technologies into customer's hands.

 EXPERIENCE

GE HOMELAND PROTECTION, INC., Wilmington, MA 2002 - 2009
Raman Program Manager (Senior Scientist)

Developed and maintained all technical requirements and specifications for
StreetLabTM (SL) and StreetLab MobileTM (SLM) products. Selected and tested all
system and subsystem components. Prepared and submitted all CDRH documentation
for SL and SLM. Designed and presented hands-on and PP training to internal sales
and technology teams, as well as to multiple customers for SL; provided technical
lead on SLM training materials. Wrote all SL white papers, user guides and
product brochures. Created and maintained world-wide technology and product
plans.

 * Developed and launched the award-winning StreetLabTM and StreetLab MobileTM
portable Raman spectrometers, generating $5M in revenue.
 * Created and verified explosives, narcotics, and precursors libraries for SL
and served as technical lead on the development of a 1000-compound SLM library.
 * Supervised a 6-member development team and a $500K external contract to
develop a stabilized laser source as a component for SL.
 * Coordinated activities of five external companies and an internal design team
for SLM.
 * Wrote 12 proposals for over $7M in external contract solicitations.
 * Provided technical support for sales and marketing efforts by presenting SL
and SLM at 20 major trade shows and conducting 20 instrument trials, including
training and data analysis, directly resulting in sales of over 50 SL and SLM
units ($1.5M in revenue).
 * Received GE Ion Track award for Outstanding Contribution for Dedication and
Leadership.

THERMO GAMMA-METRICS, San Diego, CA 1992 - 2001
Senior Scientist

Pioneered and launched a new product line based on Raman spectroscopy.
Supervised multiple product development teams with up to 7 members. Selected and
tested all optical and electronic components designed and constructed all
completed prototypes and production instruments, including QA/QC and FAT testing.
Developed experimental protocols for multiple applications in narcotics,
pharmaceuticals, and environmental field screening. Led sales and marketing
efforts. Designed and coordinated publication of all marketing collateral.
Created trade show booth displays and product demonstrations.

 * Designed the first commercially available portable Raman instrument, the
Toxic Chemical Analyzer, recipient of the 1994 CONNECT Most Innovative Product in
San Diego award.
 * Developed the PDA-200 portable Raman spectrometer, which was incorporated
into the Guide for the Selection of Drug Detectors for Law Enforcement
Applications published by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ Guide 601-00).
 * Wrote project proposals resulting in $2.5M in funding.
 * Completed a 2-year, $750,000 government contract to develop a SERS-based
illicit drug analyzer for biological fluids, supervising 3 subcontractors and a
5-member internal team.
 * Delivered 5 PDA-200 fiber optic probe instruments on time and on budget to
the US Drug Enforcement Agency as the deliverable for a program funded by the
Office of National Drug Control Policy.
 * Wrote and designed all product literature (40 pieces) and 50 press releases,
marketed product at 20 major trade shows, and conducted 40 sales calls and
product demonstrations, generating over 2000 sales leads.
 * Created an advertisement that received the Laboratory Equipment Top 10 Award
for Advertisement Leads.

OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY, Oak Ridge, TN 1991 - 1992
Post-Graduate Research Trainee Program

Developed innovative applications of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
(SERS).

* Developed and characterized new SERS-active substrates, resulting in 5
publications.
* Invented and tested a covert SERS dosimeter as part of a government contract.
* Designed prototype portable SERS instrument for field screening, which was
transferred to Gamma-Metrics via a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement
(CRADA).

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville, FL 1986 - 1990
Research Assistant

Designed substrates with improved sensitivity and reproducibility for
surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy.

 * Invented a method for easily preparing SERS substrates for routine analysis.
 * Designed and wrote a computer simulation of the scanning tunneling
microscope.
 * Wrote a successfully-funded 3-year, $100K proposal through 3M.

 EDUCATION

* Doctor of Philosophy, Analytical Chemistry, University of Florida,
Gainesville, FL 
* Doctor of Philosophy candidate, Physical Chemistry, Stanford University, Palo
Alto, CA
* Bachelor of Science, Physics and Chemistry, magna cum laude in physics and
chemistry,
 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

* Infrared Spectral Interpretation: A Strategic Approach, Chicago, IL, 2009
* Selected for the 3-week GE Manager Development Course, Crotonville, NY, 2005
* Principles and Techniques of Project Management, Boston, MA, 2003
* Effective Project Scheduling and Control, Boston, MA, 2003
* Experienced Supervisory/Management Training, Boston, MA, 2003
* Meeting Management Skills and Tools, Boston, MA, 2003
* Spectroscopic Characterization of Polymers, New Orleans, LA, 1998
* Current Concepts in Process Validation, Atlanta, GA, 1997
* Process Sensors and Analyzers, Chicago, IL, 1996
* Chemometric Techniques for Quantitative Analysis, New Orleans, 1995

 AWARDS

* Ranked in Top Four Chemistry Graduate Students, University of Florida
* Howard Hughes Doctoral Fellowship, Hughes Aircraft
* Highest honors in physics and chemistry for senior honors thesis (first to
receive this for two majors)
* Elected to ???, F?S (freshman), S?? (Spanish), ??? (mathematics), S?S
(physics), GS? (chemistry), Gold Key, Alpha (senior), and Blue Key honor
societies

 PATENTS, PUBLICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

1 Patent, 13 patents pending, 14 publications, and 18 presentations at
scientific meetings