https://padlet.com/AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor/About In 2004, Angelo R. Santamaria drew on his experience as a manufacturing operations leader in the semiconductor industry to take on the role of vice president and general manager with American Superconductor, AMSC Wires BU. By 2007, he had advanced to the position of senior vice president of global manufacturing operations. In this role until 2011, Angelo R. Santamaria scaled production at a number of international and US-based manufacturing sites, resulting in an unprecedented revenue growth of $375 million. Mr. Santamaria has held additional positions of leadership within the industry, including serving for 19 years as vice president and general manager at Microsemi Corp., a worldwide distributor of semiconductors and related products. He joined Microsemi Corp. in 1985. He also held the position of vice president of global manufacturing at Osays Water between 2014 and 2016. Mr. Santamaria holds a BS in electrical engineering and an MBA from Northeastern University in Boston. Beyond his activities in the global semiconductor industry, he spends time contributing to philanthropic organizations such as the Jimmy Fund. en-us 2017-03-02 06:42:28 UTC 2017-08-09 23:26:27 UTC hello@padlet.com AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor https://padlet.com/AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor/About/wish/157238273 2017-03-02 06:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor/About/wish/157238273 AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor https://padlet.com/AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor/About/wish/157238336 2017-03-02 06:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor/About/wish/157238336 AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor https://padlet.com/AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor/About/wish/157238407 2017-03-02 06:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor/About/wish/157238407 AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor https://padlet.com/AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor/About/wish/166931479 Angelo Robert Santamaria previously served as senior vice president of global manufacturing operations at American Superconductor. Since leaving his position at American Superconductor, Angelo R. Santamaria has worked at PanelClaw and Oasys Water in similar senior management positions. As a manufacturing executive, he has developed an expertise in building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

One of the best strategies for building relationships with stakeholders is asking questions. The right question at the right time can help build a bridge and instill confidence. Questions can be used to accomplish a number of ends, from verifying understanding to prompting an important discussion. In addition, questions can secure critical information and also let stakeholders know that their concerns are valid and being taken seriously.

People open up when they are asked questions, and they typically start to feel like they have a greater stake in a program when they feel that their voices are heard. When asking questions, it is important to keep them open-ended so that genuine conversation can result. A yes-or-no question does little to build rapport, but asking for someone’s candid opinion shows respect and can serve as a solid foundation for developing a relationship.]]> 2017-04-19 06:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor/About/wish/166931479 AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor https://padlet.com/AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor/About/wish/173264946 With a degree in engineering and an MBA from Northeastern University, Angelo R. Santamaria established a career as an executive for innovative energy technology companies including American Superconductor, where he developed a new wire superconductor technology. Angelo Robert Santamaria possesses a range of leadership experience, having worked as an executive vice president of operations for the solar power plant company Panelclaw, a vice president for global manufacturing operations with clean water technology company Oasys, and a senior vice president of global manufacturing operations for the wind energy and superconductor developer American Superconductor. 

Alternative energy sources like solar and wind power may play key roles in the battle against climate change. When the US joined the Paris climate accords, it pledged to cut carbon dioxide emissions 28 percent by 2025. The power sector accounts for about 40 percent of the country’s current emissions, so wind and solar power may provide solutions to help reach this goal. 

Wind and solar power do each carry their own challenges - namely, still or dark hours respectively. However, superconductive lines have the ability to conduct energy from where it is being generated to other locations with relatively little energy loss. In this way, superconductive lines can keep electronics running off of solar or wind power, even when on-location environmental factors prohibit on-site power collection. When used together, these three technologies may provide the key to a cleaner, more sustainable way to power America.]]> 2017-05-22 23:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor/About/wish/173264946 AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor https://padlet.com/AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor/About/wish/176353114 A Northeastern University alumnus holding both a BS in electrical engineering and an MBA, Angelo Robert Santamaria has amassed considerable experience in the American and international manufacturing sectors. As a former executive at American Superconductor, Angelo Santamaria guided the development of the world’s first commercially manufactured superconductor.

A recent experiment by physicists from MIT has yielded an exciting new discovery in the realm of superconductors. The team found that graphene, a material known for its incredible strength, resilience, and flexibility, can operate as a superconductor under the right circumstances. Since graphene has a thickness of a single atom, its use as a superconductor could lead to the development of ultra-small, extremely efficient electronic devices. 

To unlock the superconductive properties of graphene, MIT’s researchers placed a flake of graphene between two sheets of aluminum. They then chilled the materials to a superchilled state of 20 millikelvin, or -459.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwiched between aluminum, which also becomes a superconductor at low temperatures, the graphene began to take on superconductive properties. Electrons within the material formed pairs known as Andreev states, pushed together by the aluminum superconductors surrounding them, and flowed in an uninterrupted current.

Although previous research has transformed graphene into a superconductor without using other materials, the formation of Andreev states during MIT’s recent experiment could fuel new investigations in particle physics. Specifically, it could provide new clues as to the nature of Majorana fermions, which could facilitate the creation of highly advanced quantum computers.]]> 2017-06-14 05:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor/About/wish/176353114 AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor https://padlet.com/AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor/About/wish/180540136 Angelo Robert Santamaria formerly served as the senior vice president of global manufacturing operations at American Superconductor Corporation, where he led revenue expansions of $375 million and directed efforts for a 30 percent decrease in production costs. Beyond his professional pursuits, Angelo R. Santamaria supports the Jimmy Fund. The Jimmy Fund provides financial assistance to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, which operates the world-leading Jimmy Fund Clinic for pediatric patients.

The Jimmy Fund Clinic brings hope to children and their families via a staff that is informed and compassionate and a family-centered philosophy that tends to each patient’s medical, psychological, spiritual, and familial needs. Facilities cater specifically to pediatric patients with an assortment of comforts and conveniences, such as an expansive infusion room that includes shared and private spaces. Procedure rooms also feature an array of equipment for procedures like spinal taps and those requiring sedation. Furthermore, patients and their families may meet with their care team before, during, and after treatments through private consultation and isolations rooms.

In addition to tending to patients’ medical needs, the Jimmy Fund Clinic provides a number of services designed to increase comfort and ease nerves during wait times. For instance, patients may participate in complementary therapies that include massage and music therapy or utilize resources or patient activity options in the Blum Pediatric Resource Room. Activities coordinators also organize baseball games, holiday parties, and other outside events.]]> 2017-08-09 23:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/AngeloSantamariaAmericanSuperconductor/About/wish/180540136