R&D Manager at IEM Corporation
Albany, New York Area
- Current
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- Photographer at forgingahead
- R&D Manager at International Electronic Machines Corporation
- Past
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- Owner at Freelance Technical Writing
- Associate at Smith & Mahoney, P.C.
- Senior Archaeologist at Louis Berger Associates
- Education
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- State University of New York at Binghamton
- University of Virginia
- The College of William and Mary
- Connections
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- Industry
- Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
- Websites
Robert Foss’s Summary
IEM develops, produces, and markets innovative imaging, optical, and other sensor-based systems for safety and security applications in the transportation industry. By combining innovative sensor systems with advanced software, IEM creates intelligent solutions for use in vehicle inspection, security monitoring, and maintenance activities.
As manager of current and future R&D efforts at IEM Corporation I am responsible for assuring a constant and sufficent flow of funds to support an 18-24 month backlog of work for the company. I work with Company President to set and achieve a number of business goals including overall company growth through focused business development and development of new business opportunities. I also work with multiple government agency, private industry, and university contacts to monitor emerging needs and to develop appropriate team approaches to meeting those needs.
Outside of work I am an avid amateur photographer and maintain a daily photoblog that provides a visual documentation of my life and travels. I am an active member of the Photo Center of the Capital District, located in Troy NY.
Robert Foss’s Specialties:
technical writing, proposal writing, new business development, marketing, photography, project management, project planning, technical research, market research, graphic design, archaeology
Robert Foss’s Experience
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Photographer
forgingahead
(Arts and Crafts industry)
June 2005 — Present (3 years 3 months)
Ok, not really a job. And forgingahead is not really a company. I use photography to tap into my creative side. I started forgingahead in June 2005 and have posted a new picture there almost every day since I started. Some days it is easy, other days I really wonder why I keep it up. Through forgingahead I have come to know some wonderfully creative photographers and other artists from around the world. Check it out at http://forgingahead.net ... and take your time, there are more than 1,000 photographs posted there and even more at the companion site Scanning My Life.
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R&D Manager
International Electronic Machines Corporation
(Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)
June 2004 — Present (4 years 3 months)
As manager of R&D I oversee the development of new business opportunities by monitoring emerging technological needs in line with company's core competencies, preparation of proposals under a variety of government sponsored programs, and management of ongoing R&D work.
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Owner
Freelance Technical Writing
(Writing and Editing industry)
January 2001 — June 2004 (3 years 6 months)
Provided a variety of research, writing, graphic design, and marketing services
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Associate
Smith & Mahoney, P.C.
(Civil Engineering industry)
January 1987 — January 2001 (14 years 1 month)
I wore many hats during my 14 years at Smith & Mahoney from Technical Writer responsible for preparation and editing of all written documents, manager of all environmental impact analysis work for projects, intensive client contacts, proposal writing, computer system management, and more. Became an Associate in the firm in 1998.
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Senior Archaeologist
Louis Berger Associates
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Civil Engineering industry)
December 1982 — December 1986 (4 years 1 month)
I was Principal Investigator or project director on several significant archaeological investigations including siting of the MX missile system for the US Air Force; the Abbott Farm National Historic Landmark site for NJDOT and FHWA, and the siting of the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum NY for the US Army.
Robert Foss’s Education
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State University of New York at Binghamton
Anthropology 1979 — 1982
I completed all of my coursework for a PhD. I concentrated my studies at SUNY Binghamton on three major areas: prehistory of the Eastern US; hunter-gatherer adaptation to environmental conditions; and method and theory for using archaeological data to interpret social asspects of hunter-gatherer cultures.
- Activities and Societies:
- Anthropology, Graduate Student Organization, Faculty Liaison
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University of Virginia
MA, Anthropology, 1976 — 1977
Completed required coursework and Master's thesis in 18 months. Was accepted to UVa's Anthropology PhD program in 1977, but opted to attend elsewhere. I was Principal Investigator for multidisciplinary historical, geneological, and archaeological investigations in the Shenandoah National Park.
- Activities and Societies:
- intramural volleyball, Anthropology Department
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The College of William and Mary
BA, Anthropology, 1968 — 1972
Additional Information
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Robert Foss’s Interests:
photography
Robert Foss’s Contact Settings
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- reference requests
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