Robert H.

Experience

• President Shandor LLC · Full-time Jan 2025 – Present 11 mos Puerto Rico Shandor Engineering is a design and engineering consultancy focused on turning complex ideas into manufacturable products. With deep expertise in mechanical design, electronics (EDA), and embedded systems, we support projects from early prototyping through to market launch. Whether it’s a compact IoT device or a large-scale electromechanical system, Shandor delivers end-to-end solutions with a focus on precision, reliability, and real-world deployment.
• Director of Systems Engineering H2Pump · Full-time Jan 2008 – Nov 2014 6 yrs 10 mos Latham, NY, United States At H2Pump, I led the design and integration of electrochemical hydrogen recovery systems used in industrial environments to recycle hydrogen from contaminated gas streams. As Director of Systems Engineering, I oversaw cross-functional development of membrane-based gas separation devices, including mechanical, electrical, and control subsystems. My responsibilities included system architecture, component specification, manufacturability, and field reliability. I worked closely with research scientists, vendors, and end users to translate lab-scale innovations into field-deployable, production-ready systems—advancing clean hydrogen reuse while reducing operational costs for industries such as metal processing and semiconductor manufacturing.
• Product Manager XOS · Full-time Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 1 yrs East Greenbush, NY, United States As Product Manager at XOS, I led the development and commercialization of high-precision X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers used in applications ranging from petroleum compliance to environmental safety. My role spanned full product lifecycle management—defining market requirements, working closely with engineering on design and development, and coordinating with manufacturing, sales, and support teams to deliver reliable, regulatory-compliant analytical instruments. I focused on translating complex customer needs into actionable product specifications, ensuring our instruments met evolving industry standards while maintaining XOS’s reputation for accuracy, innovation, and performance.
• Manager of Planar Fuel Cells MTI Microfuel cells. · Full-time Sep 2001 – May 2004 2 yrs 8 mos Colonie, NY, United States At MTI MicroFuel Cells, I led the development of planar direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) systems for compact, portable power applications. Managing a multimillion-dollar development budget, I directed cross-functional engineering teams to optimize stack performance, manufacturability, and system integration. I collaborated closely with manufacturing vendors for injection molding, microfabrication, and catalyst deposition to transition prototypes into scalable, production-ready designs. My role included system architecture, materials selection, and validation testing—ensuring technical viability while meeting cost and production targets for consumer electronics and defense use cases.