Larry E. Scherrer

641 South Coronado Drive

Sedalia, Colorado 80135

(303) 688-0382

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Summary:               I am a dedicated, responsible and motivated professional with a reputation as a skillful problem solver and thorough organizer, with the ability to handle multiple projects, and to work efficiently under pressure. The following information highlights areas in which I have experience, good proficiency and usable knowledge:

 

Optical Equipment Expertise:

                                 Characterization:

1)       Digital Instruments- 3100 Atomic Force Microscope

2)       Wyko NT2000- Optical Profilometer

3)       Wyko 6000- Interferometer

4)       Dektak – Profilometer

5)       Varian- Cary 500 Spectrophotometer

6)       Optikos MTF analyzer

Packaging:

1)       March Plasma Chamber

2)       Tousimis Critical Point Dryer

3)       K&S Ball and Wedge Bonder

4)       Westbond Die Bonder         

5)       Signatone Probe Station

6)       OAI Mask Aligner

7)       Headway Photo Resist Spinner

Environmental Testing:

1)        Tenney Thermal Shock and Temperature- Humidity Chambers

2)        Unholtz- Dickie Vibration controller

General:

1)       Class II and III gas lasers, photodiode lasers- IR and visible, LEDs.

2)       Class IV Synrad CO2 and Spectra Physics Nd:YAG and Nd:YVO lasers and marking head.

3)       Fiber optics manufacturing and Telecommunications test instrumentation

4)       Lab setup and maintenance of optical bench equipment and electronic test instrumentation.

5)        Ocean Optics spectrometer, Laser beam profilers (Wincam, Beamscope).

6)       Newport Auto-align workstation

Computer Skills:

1)       Proficient in Windows, Dos and Unix software, including Geographix, Landmark, Autocad 14, Internet applications, certified in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

2)       Website maintenance and development.

3)       Thorough knowledge of surveying and geologic field interpretation techniques. Able to visualize and interpret large or small 3-D problems with the goal of generating final cartographic map products (structure, Isopach, cultural, topographic, geomorphology, etc.) using a wide variety of computer and hard data including satellite imagery, land data bases, air photos, and XYZ coordinates.

4)        Proficient in computer construction, hardware and software installation and upgrades, HP 750c, 650 c and Calcomp artisan plotter maintenance and usage.

  Investigative and analytical –

1)       Research oriented with the ability to compile and record accurate information.

2)       Making concise decisions and recommendations in a timely manner. 

3)       Able to analyze complex data problems.

  Communication –

1)       Technical writing, reading, and verbal skills. Authored numerous geologic technical reports.

2)       Organized and negotiated high level projects. Coordinated project efforts both internally and externally.

3)       Capable of listening as well as speaking to all levels of management and co-workers.

4)       Willingness to work independently or as a team member to get the job done while keeping the energy level high and remaining efficient.

5)       Able to understand and grasp new concepts and ideas.

Financial/Management-

1)       Generated and implemented yearly and long term budgets for multi-million dollar programs.

2)       Authorized expenditures for acquisition of lease and mineral rights, seismic, and the drilling of oil wells.

3)       Hired and supervised the consulting teams or technical personnel that were needed for each project.

4)       Organized and presented meetings to sell prospects to outside investors.

5)       Negotiated the final deals for the purpose of reducing company risk and maximizing company exposure and profit.

 

  Mechanically inclined –

1)       Proficient in drafting techniques (free hand drawing, mechanical drafting, computer graphics, Autocad) to convey ideas into an understandable final product.

2)       Able to artistically work with numerous different media (wood, metal, and glass), basic electronics, auto mechanics, and home construction.

 

Education:      Bachelor of Geology        University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado

 

AAPG #336-Certified Petroleum Geologist,

Registered Professional Geologist #PG 781, State of Wyoming

American Geological Institute Directory

 

Employment History:

Director- 10/99 to present

Colorado Advanced Photonics Technology Center (CAPT)

Denver, Colorado

 

Geologic consultant- 10/98 to 10/99

Sedalia, Colorado

 

Summit Resources Inc.- 10/97 to 10/98, Senior Geologist

Denver, Colorado

Office closure

 

Geologic consultant- 11/95 to 10/97, Geologist

Sedalia, Colorado

 

The Anschutz Corporation- 6/84 to 11/95, Senior Geologist

Denver, Colorado

Corporate downsizing

 

Santa Fe Minerals- 9/83 to 4/84, Senior Geologist

Denver, Colorado

Office closure

 

Energetics Incorporated- 8/81 to 8/83, Senior Geologist

Englewood, Colorado

Corporate closure

 

 

InterNorth Incorporated- 4/78 to 8/81, Senior Geologist

Denver, Colorado

Better job opportunity

 

Ashland Exploration Inc.- 5/75 to 4/78, Senior Geologist

Denver, Colorado

Better job opportunity

 

Amoco Production Company- 6/67 to 5/75, Senior Geologic Technician to Junior Geologist

Denver, Colorado

Better job opportunity