Brian Clarke

Background

About Brian Clarke

A strong results-oriented product safety professional with a proven record of managing multiple projects, supporting cross-functional product development teams, and addressing design and production issues in a timely and cost-effective manner in a fast-paced environment. Has expertise in multiple UL, CSA and international safety standards with an understanding of requirement rationales and the ability to defend design decisions with certification agencies. Broad working knowledge of electrical systems, laboratory testing procedures, National Electrical Code and manufacturing processes. Works effectively with marketing, design, manufacturing and quality teams both domestically and internationally. Experienced with factory audits, variation resolution and file reviews. Applies creative “thinking outside the box” problem solving skills to technical challenges to meet tight schedules and stay under budget- “Think outside the box” problem solver - Creative contributor to product design - Reduced certification time by 50%- Familiar with 60+ UL & IEC Standards - Listed products with UL, CSA & ETL - Worked directly with SEMKO, TUV, etc- Obtained CB & EMC Certificates - Issued Declarations of Conformity - Laboratory and Medical device experience - Resolved factory audits & variations - Successfully appealed UL decisions - Maintained agency data acceptance - Skilled at certifying Consumer Products - Hands-on test and prototype builder ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Santa Clara, CA - Project Engineer Intelectron, Inc. Hayward, CA - Engineering Compliance Manager Prescolite San Leandro, CA - Technical Service Manager