ABOUT ATWICK INC.
Revolutionizing the way we engineer your world
At Atwick, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Specializing in taking innovative ideas from concept development to commercialization, we help our clients to create detailed plans and specifications and transform them into marketable products. Our expertise spans across mechanical, electrical, biomedical, chemical and civil engineering disciplines, allowing us to design robust systems and infrastructure that adhere to industry standards and regulations. We provide feasibility studies to assess project viability, and our team excels in performing detailed engineering analyses and simulations to optimize performance and efficiency. Additionally, we offer project management services to ensure seamless execution from inception to completion. Whether you’re embarking on a new venture or enhancing existing infrastructure, our commitment to innovation and excellence guarantees solutions that exceed expectations.
Advisory Board
A member of the advisory board, Dr. Green brings with him over 30 years of experience as an optical design engineer. He specializes in optical, electrical, and mechanical engineering. He also has over 20 years of experience with technological start-ups. Dr. Green received his PhD in material science at Cornell University, where he discovered and measured high pressure solid-solid structural phase transformations and equations of state for elements and III-V compounds using energy dispersive x-ray diffraction with synchrotron source and optical spectroscopy in diamond anvil cells.
Prof. Leigh Phoenix brings over 40 years of experience to his position as a member of the advisory board. He received his PhD in mechanical engineering at Cornell University and regularly teaches both undergraduate and graduate students. Most recently, in 2005, Prof. Leigh Phoenix was awarded the NASA NESC Engineering Excellence Award for his pressure vessel work in support of the Shuttle’s Return to Flight. Prof. Leigh Phoenix’s recent research includes numerical modeling of ballistic impact into multi-layer, fibrous materials for body armor, mechanics of failure and probabilistic lifetime modeling of composite-overwrapped pressure vessels, and development of polymeric fiber cables for helicopter rescue operations.
Alexander Deyhim has over thirty years of product development, prototyping and commercialization experience. He is a technical leader, with a strong track record for developing new innovations, exploiting commercial opportunities, and establishing the roadmap to deliver successful projects from conception to completion. He has a talent for innovation and knowledge transfer, turning new ideas into products. After working in manufacturing at Ford Motor Company, Mr. Deyhim earned his MBA from Cornell’s Johnson School in 1998 and founded Advanced Design Consulting USA Inc. Alex managed contracts with government laboratories, international organizations, and academic institutions designing extremely complex instruments. Clients include NASA, Argonne National Laboratory, ITER, Special Forces and similar organizations in more than 26 countries around the world. During his tenure at ADC, the company developed over 14 patents and has 16 patents pending.
Chris Fagan is the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Administration for Sciencenter in Ithaca, NY. Since 2013, Mr. Fagan has been responsible for all finance, accounting and human resources functions at the museum. Most recently, he took over all legal and IT-related matters for the museum as well. Prior to joining Sciencenter, he was the functional-CFO for a leading nanotechnology battery company where he led the finance, administration and human resources activities. Previously, he was a business advisor/consultant to many early stage companies looking to establish business models and raise capital. His educational background includes an MBA from The Tuck School at Dartmouth College and a BS in Economics from Seton Hall University. He lives in Ithaca, NY with his family and enjoys hiking and soccer.
Administration
Julie Swanhart
Ms. Julie Swanhart, our dedicated administrative assistant, brings 20+ years of experience in administrative support to Atwick. Known for her proactive approach and excellent communication skills, Ms. Swanhart serves as a liaison between our clients and the Atwick project team to ensure that all administrative tasks are completed in an effective and timely manner. Whether it’s coordinating meetings, preparing reports and presentations or assisting with project support, Ms. Swanhart is committed to providing top-notch support that enhances productivity and contributes to your project’s overall success.
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