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Paul Buckley - president |
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As President, Paul is responsible for strategic
direction, management and profitable growth of Applied
Sciences Group.
Paul joined Applied Sciences Group in 1996 and became
company president in June, 1997.
With a diverse background in software and systems
engineering including DoD Command and Control Systems,
Wireless Communication Systems, and Medical Device,
Paul is able to lead the organization from a strong
technical base.
Paul holds a B.S. in Bio-Medical Engineering and an
M.S. in Computer & Systems Engineering from Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute. Most recently Paul graduated
from the University at Buffalo Center for Entrepreneurial
Leadership, where he was the 2004 recipient of the
Taylor Kew award in recognition of Entrepreneurial
Excellence. |
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Michael Buckley – chief
scientist |
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As chief scientist, Mike is responsible
for technical direction for Applied Sciences Group.
Mike was one of the founders of Applied Sciences Group.
In addition to his responsibilities at Applied Sciences
Group, Mike is a faculty lecturer at the University
at Buffalo Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Mike has a diverse hardware and software engineering
background, which includes expertise in embedded systems,
industrial control, software engineering, adaptive
technologies
(for the handicapped) and manufacturing
operations. Mike is also an author for McGraw Hill,
an advisor on academics for Microsoft, and regularly
speaks at universities on Computing and Social Relevance.
In 2008,
Mike was awarded the Sarkin Award for Excellence in
Teaching by the
University of
Buffalo
alumni association.
Mike holds a BA in Psychology and BS in Electrical
Engineering from University at Buffalo, and an MS in
Electrical Engineering from Rochester Institute of
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John Kuhn – vice
president, Engineering |
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As Vice President of Engineering at Applied
Sciences Group, John is responsible for the technical
team.
John was one of the founders of Applied Sciences Group,
Inc.
John joins the mechanical with hardware and software
engineering to provide strong technical leadership
on both the factory automation and high-tech software
engineering market segments. John provides hands-on
expertise to Applied Sciences Projects including industrial
control systems, PLC programming, SCADA systems, software
analysis, design and implementation as well as project
management.
John hold A BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical
Engineering and MS in Systems Engineering, all from
the University at Buffalo. |
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Cheryl Brzezowski – director,
Project Management |
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As Director of Projects, Cheryl is responsible
for project performance and standards development at
Applied Sciences Group.
Cheryl joined Applied Sciences Group in 1998.
Cheryl brings more than 17 years of industrial experience
specializing in project management and industrial controls
engineering, as well as manufacturing operations.
Cheryl holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University
at Buffalo. |
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Kim Grant – Business Development Manager |
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As Business Development Manager, Kim is responsible for revenue growth by expanding Applied Sciences Group sales and marketing presence deeper into New York as well as Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Kim joined Applied Sciences Group in 2007. She returned to Western New York after spending 8 years in Columbus, Ohio.
Kim brings more than 20 years of telecommunications sales, service, and project management experience to the position.
Kim holds a BS in Business Studies from the University of New York, College at Buffalo.
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Ben Casto – sales manager |
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As Sales Manager, Ben has overall responsibility for the
generation of all sales revenue. Managing the sales
team to effectively generate new business opportunities
and maintain existing business relationships.
Ben joined ASG in 1996, and has been ASG's top producing
salesperson for a decade. He relishes the opportunity
to meet with customers, identify areas for improvement through
automation and/or custom software development.
Ben regularly works with ASG's project management as the customer's
advocate to be sure projects are successfully completed on-time and on-budget.
Ben holds a BS in Business Administration from the
University at Buffalo.
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Robert Mariacher – financial
administrator |
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As Financial Administrator, Bob is responsible
for all financial and human resource aspects of the
business.
Bob joined Applied Sciences Group, Inc. in March 2004.
Bob brings a vast knowledge of general business experience
from working for corporate giants Greater Buffalo Press
and Bechtel Telecommunications to owning his own baby
furniture retail stores.
Bob holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
Administration from Niagara University.
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