Michael T. Chiotakis 5092 Hawkstone Drive Sanford, Florida 32771 Email: MChiotakis@aol.

com

EXPERIENCE

Management, Quality Engineering, Project Quality Management (PQM), Training, Quality Systems, Auditing, NDE, Total Quality, Field Quality, Shop Quality, Supplier Control and Outages. Expertise with ISO 9001, ASME I, III, V, VIII, NQA-1, ASTM, API, AWS, and MIL-Q. Hands-on experience in all facets relating to domestic and international Quality operations. I am an accomplished professional, skilled in establishing improvement initiatives and handling compliance management issues within complex environments, and within diverse cultures. I have a reputation as a proactive leader in anticipating, troubleshooting and resolving quality, as well as regulatory issues. The expertise is complimented and supported by globally recognized technical certifications. . ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA#1940) . ASNT Level III RT, UT, PT, MT (#20017), Certified to ACCP Power Directive . AWS Certified Welding Inspector (#86070051) . Lead Auditor Examiner: ASME, NQA-1 and internal ISO 9001 (#Q92714) . Six Sigma Champion

SUMMARY

QUALIFICATIONS

EMPLOYMTENT

September 2005 to present

Advanced Quality Services Inc. (AQS), Sanford, FL Owner Provide global short and long-term freelance quality support consulting services. This includes ISO and ASME registrations, project quality management, supplier quality audits/evaluations, first article inspections, erection QA/QC, NDE services, and QA/QC engineering associated with process & product improvement initiatives. Lead QA/QC trouble-shooter for Power Generation OEM clients. Focus on pressure vessels.

March 2002 to September 2005

Mitsubishi Power Systems (MPS), Lake Mary, FL Manager, Quality Operations Was responsible for Quality operations in North America. From ground-up, developed and implemented the ISO 9001 based QA and QC system for the Gas & Steam Turbine, Boiler, and Wind Turbine business units. Directed project quality support to Engineering, Projects, and Global Sourcing to resolve/control manufacturing, field, and supplier issues. Directed and/or performed process, product, and system audits of key suppliers to propagate control.

March 1987

Alstom Power (former ABB/ Combustion Engineering), Windsor, CT

to March 2002 Project Quality & Field Quality Mgr. (3/96 to 3/02) Project Quality Manager (PQM) for various power boiler projects. In addition, managed the global supplier evaluation process for the Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) division and supported QA/QC construction operations (A, R & S ASME stamps) at boiler erection sites. Alstom, Cont. Quality Systems & Technical Support Mgr. (8/90 to 3/96) Established new ABB joint venture company QA/QC systems, where none existed, to meet ASME Sect. I&VIII, ISO 9001, and Total Quality Management criteria. Included QA/QC department reorganizations, staffing, training, and direction. Also provided global ASME & ISO related QA/QC technical expertise and support activities to ABB Fossil Power Generation manufacturing facilities and erection sites. Consulting QA Engineer, (8/88 to 8/90) Provided QA/QC technical consulting support to ABB suppliers, manufacturing shops and fossil fuel erection sites. Was directly responsible for a variety of major projects; including establishing ISO & ASME Code Stamp Certifications, to full development of shop quality control methods and procedures. As NDT Level III, was responsible for the technical direction of the training and certification of nuclear & fossil NDT personnel, welding inspectors, and audit personnel. Heavy involvement resolving corrective action requests, with emphasis on preventative actions required to preclude recurrence. Performed NQA-1 (nuclear) and ASME-Section I,VIII, III/XI internal and supplier audits. Principle QA Engineer, (9/87 to 8/88) Provided process improvement services to Combustion Engineering shops and licensees. Generated and/or revised departmental QA/QC manuals and related work instructions to prescribed ASME III/NQA-1/ANSI requirements, and 10 CFR, part 50 of the NRC. Certified VT 1, 2, 3, & 4, and NDT Level III. Certified N45.26 (Nuclear) auditor. February 1985 to February 1986 REX PRECISION PRODUCTS, Wallingford, CT Quality Manager Was responsible for all Quality functions while managing a team of twenty investment casting (aerospace) inspection personnel. Responsible functions included layout, mechanical, NDT, dimensional, metrology, material certification, receiving inspection, auditing, and MRB coordination (MIL Q 9858A). Certified Pratt and Whitney & GE supplier Level III in RT, PT, and MT. HARTFORD STEAM BOILER (HSB), Hartford, CT NDT Level III Technical Trainer & Radiation Safety Officer Planned, negotiated and conducted worldwide nondestructive testing seminars for HSBs Technical Training Center. Provided consulting services to customers for the qualification and certification of their employees. Other duties involved recommending proper QA methods for meaningful inspections, public relations, marketing, and providing interpretations of ASME, ANSI, AWS, API and military/aerospace specifications. Trained HSBs Authorized Inspectors (AIs) and Authorized Nuclear Inspectors (ANIs). Radiation Safety Officer.

March 1983 to February 1985

December 1978 PRATT & WHITNEY, (United Technologies Corp.) East Hartford, CT to March 1983 NDT Technician, Quality Assurance Employed aerospace inspection procedures and standards to inspect critical jet engine turbine components. Certified in the NDT disciplines of Radiography, Fluorescent Penetrant, Visual, Macro-Etch, and Surface Temper examinations. December 1975 to December 1978 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Pease A.F.B., Newington, NH Medical Radiographer Training and theory of x-ray and gamma radiation, quality control, radiation safety, and other aspects of diagnostic radiography. Registered RT to ARRT. WHITLOCK MANUFACTURING, Elmwood, CT Class "A" Welder This involved four types of welding techniques: GTAW, SMAW, GMAW and SAW. Welded leak-tight transformers and pressure retaining equipment. AS, Applied Sciences, (Radiologic Technology) MSU, Texas Graduate of Hartford Modern School of Welding (six month program) Numerous career advancement courses related to Quality operations

November 1973 to December 1975

EDUCATION

MAJOR FOREIGN ASSIGNMENTS Shop/Country Cerrey, Mexico Minel, Serbia PT ESI, Indonesia Harbin&Dong Fang, China ABB Alamsas, Turkey Brno, Czech Republic Durgapur, ABB India Foster Wheeler, China S&T Corp., S. Korea S&T Corp., S. Korea Sedae Corp., S. Korea GICO Corp., S. Korea Duration 6 Months 8 Months 9 Months 4 Months 8 Months 9 Months 6 Months 4 Months 6 Months 8 Months 6 months 3 months Activity ASME Stamp Authorization (A, S, U1, R) ASME Stamp Authorization (A, S, U1 & 2, R) Alstom QC Shop Control & Site Erection (CFBs) Quality Assurance Development (ASME Stamps S, U) Shop Quality Control and ISO 9001 Registration Shop Process Improvement Analysis and Resolution Quality Procedures Development & Shop Surveillance Project Quality Support & Supplier Control (Sandow) PQM for Riley Power Solar Boiler PQM on 2 major HRSG Projects for Vogt Power PQM for a TEi Waste Heat Boiler and Steam Drum PQM for TEi Condenser

ITEMS OF INTEREST: Former National Director of American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Published "Concepts of Real -Time Radiography", Materials Evaluation Published Quality In The Fast Lane, Materials Evaluation Two-time recipient of ABB "Flame of Excellence Award" Possess United States and European (Greek) Common Market passports (dual citizen)