Dave Esterl is a seasoned engineer with over 20 years of experience in research and development, product development, and quality assurance. His diverse expertise in thin films and surface coatings for semiconductors and metals has made him a valuable asset to the industry, with a proven track record of successfully returning chemical or mechanical manufacturing processes to quality precision control. Dave has also proven his ability to work on multiple products and with multiple cross-functional teams in experimental design and benchmarking, troubleshooting problems, and enhancing product reliability. He holds a Master of Materials Science from Arizona State University, with a specialization in Semiconductor, Destructive Test, and Rutherford BackScattering, and has worked with various organizations such as Angeles Composite Technologies, Peninsula College, Treasure Valley Community College, and Yakima Valley Community College.