Comprimo Sulfur Solutions specialist

Frank holds a degree in Chemical engineering and environmental engineering. After his studies, he Joined Jacobs Comprimo Sulfur Solutions (CSS) in 1995 and worked as an engineer in the CSS department. There he worked on numerous technology packages and detailed design jobs in the area of gas treating and sulfur technology. After about 8 years working as an engineer, Frank became the department manager for CSS in Leiden, the Netherlands. Four years ago he took the positions as Business Development manager for the CSS technologies.

1. What are you hoping to achieve from the webinar?

We hope to reach the people who deal with gas treating and Sulfur recovery to convince them that it pays out to invest in thorough studies by the right companies to make sure that the issues are properly handled. It is worthwhile to study all options before going into the actual design phase to see the issues from all angles and to make sure that all options have been considered and the best solution with the best value for money can be selected. We often see companies that only look at one unit and they do not integrate the units. In this way often not the overall optimum solution is selected leading to units that do not operate ideal under all circumstances or to very high overall investment costs.

2. What is your favourite thing about presenting to a live audience?

The interaction with people and being able to listen and learn from the discussions

3. Who or what was your inspiration for getting you into this industry?

Basically I liked chemistry in high school, so I choose that study in university. After that my first job was with Comprimo and I never left. So maybe the person that had the most influence on me in getting into this business line is the Chemistry teacher in high school with whom we conducted lots and lots of great experiments.

4. What might someone be surprised to know about you?

I like coaching the sports teams of my kids. I coached my sons football team for six year and the past two years I am coaching my daughters field hockey team. It is fun to see these kids enjoying to play sports together.

5. And finally…

Porsche or BMW? Impossible for me to choose because there’s only one car that really appeals to me and that is the Volkswagen Beetle.

Laptop or Tablet? Tablet

Red or white wine? Difficult choice, but if I have to choose it will be red.

Football or tennis? Football

To register for JACOBS’ upcoming webinar ‘How to handle gas streams with respect to Sulphur removal’ on the 15th April click here.

Paul Daniel, Sr. Regulatory Compliance Expert at Vaisala, has 17 years of validation experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

He has extensive practical grounding in applying the Good Manufacturing Practices and principles of FDA 21 CFR Parts 11, 210, 211, and 820 and specializes in authoring and executing validation protocols. He has a B.S. in biology from the University of California, Berkeley.

Why did you decide to do a webinar with Business Review Webinars?

Through webinars, we are trying to reach a wider audience, to share the vast amount of knowledge that Vaisala carries regarding measurement, and to show the application of this knowledge to the specific needs of Life Sciences businesses.  At Vaisala we truly think that we can make the world a better place by helping people measure it better.  In this case, we are talking about measuring temperature and humidity in the spaces that are used to store temperature sensitive drugs that will have a real-life impact on the patients and their families.

What are you looking forward to explaining to the audience?

I hope to convey how simple temperature mapping really can be.  Temperature mapping is a key part of showing adherence to Good Distribution Practices (GDP) regulations. The need for this skill is increasing drastically as regulatory focus on GDP increases worldwide.  The recent revision to GDP are all placing increased responsibility on the parties farther down the chain – distributors, shippers,  even pharmacies.  These are groups that are not familiar with mapping, and have a lot of questions about how to do it correctly.  Success, in this webinar, would be showing that group of people how easy temperature mapping  can be.

What do you most enjoy about your role?

I really enjoy the customer interaction.  I find helping people find the answers to their questions to be very fulfilling.  Everybody wins.  Our customers get the answers (or at least clearer questions) to move forward with their projects, which are generally focused on improving people’s quality of life; and I get to help!

What would someone be surprised to know about you?

My initial training was in Biology.  I found I didn’t really care much for the lab, and instead applied myself to some field studies.  My first job out of college was catching rattlesnakes, to help some colleagues with their post-doctoral studies.  It was fun, but didn’t pay well, despite the dangers.  Though I returned to the lab, this time a calibration and validation lab, I often moonlighted in interesting side-jobs: I have taught wilderness survival classes, raised chickens and goats on a small farm, and manufactured hand-made wooden beer mugs.

What do you do in your leisure time to relax?

My leisure is spent hiking, playing guitar, or dog training.  I am the proud owner of a French Bulldog puppy named Ruby.  She is currently teaching me the true meaning of stubborn.

To view this webinar hosted by Paul Daniels and sponsored by Vaisala register here

Timothy Workman, Vice President Business Development/Technology

Tim has a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace University in Ohio. Tim is at the forefront of the rebranding and forward strategy of PCC. He has lead the development of several innovative product lines along with unique methods of incorporating technology to engage the marketplace.

Sara Martin, Color Marketing and Strategic Accounts Manager

Sara has a Bachelors Degree in Art from Elon University in North Carolina. Her professional focus has been in the areas of Graphic Design and Color Theory. Sara assists PCC and her customers with color identification and development from both trending and commercial perspectives.

1.       Why did you decide to do a webinar with Business Review Webinars?

We chose Business Review Webinars because they have a very good reputation for bringing the right customers to the event.  Also, they are very good at helping to develop proper support and marketing data to generate the interest to the target audience.  Finally, they help us monitor the results of the webinar to assure the interested participants are contacted and we maximize our potential reach!!  They provide a professional process that works.

2.       What are you looking forward to explaining to the audience?

We look forward to showing the audience an inventive new application to aid in the design process.  We want to make choosing colors and designing simple, easy and (why not) fun.  We also want to demonstrate how an application like isaac® can help with speed to market which we all know is important in getting products to our consumers.

3.        What is the ideal outcome you would like from doing the webinar?

Our ideal outcome for the webinar is to reach a broader audience that would otherwise not get the chance to hear about our company and application.  We would like for designers and engineers to see what is possible when engaging color and product development using new technology.  We want to have the participants ask for the app and use it immediately and help us beta the next versions.  We hope to reach more into the creative side of packaging and work more with design and marketing departments.  We believe that isaac® will help us to breach that gap.

 4.    What has been your best holiday and where would you recommend visiting?

There is a special place in my heart for the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  The Outer Banks are a series of sandbar islands that stretch the entire length of the North Carolina coast. It is a place where my husband’s and my family have vacationed from many years.  We love it so much that we even got married there in Kitty Hawk, NC.  I would recommend this area to anyone who loves sand, surf, lighthouses and the peace and quiet of nature.

 5.       What motivates you?

I have found over the years and being creative and problem solving motivates me.  I see every creative endeavor as a puzzle that seeks a solution.  Using logic and creativity together to find a solution breathes energy into me and the project.  It is the journey that is the most important component in the process.  What happens between the problem and the solution is where true creativity thrives.

To view the webinar hosted by Timothy and Sara sponsored by Plactics Color Corp register here