Gary C. Confalone - Founder, President & CEO

Gary Confalone, President, CEO and Founder of ECM, earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts- Lowell with a concentration in Laser Physics. He continued his studies in the practical applications of laser technology in manufacturing, and was awarded his Masters of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Boston University. As a member of the American Helicopter Society, Gary was heavily involved with laser metrology research as it applied to the production of the Army’s RAH-66 Comanche Helicopter. He received the Inventor's Recognition Award from Sikorsky Aircraft where he spent close to a decade developing various laser-based measurement and bore-sighting systems in support of the Special Ops Blackhawk, Navalhawk, Comanche, and S-92 programs. Prior to starting ECM, Gary was a Chief Engineer at SpatialMetrix (SMX), and the Director of Business Development at Laser Projection Technology, where he assisted in the introduction of laser technology as a staple to the manufacturing environment.

Deborah Confalone - Vice President & CFO

Profile coming soon.

Thomas Kinnare - Diretor of Engineering

Tom Kinnare has been with ECM since 2003 as serves as the Director of our Engineering Department. Tom earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and continued his graduate work there studying Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Tom went on to work at the North American Aircraft Division of Rockwell International where he worked extensively on thermal control, fire suppression and instrumentation systems for the B-1B Aircraft. He has also worked comprehensively in tool & mold design, including patented 3D track-based contour measurement systems, CNC programming, and QC. Tom’s leadership and depth of industry experience are an invaluable asset to the ECM Team.

E-mail: tom@eastcoastmetrology.com

Ray Ryan - Director of Business Development

Ray Ryan has extensive experience in the industrial metrology field, working closely with large manufacturers and equipment vendors for over twenty years, implementing a wide variety of measurement technologies to solve alignment and verification challenges. Ray’s resume includes roles with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Bombardier, Raytheon, Goodrich Aerospace, General Dynamics, Bell Helicopter, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as well as a host of other leaders in fields of aerospace, automotive, communications, construction, energy research, shipbuilding and space exploration. Ray has also spent several years working directly for equipment manufacturers selling and supporting metrology equipment from laser trackers to indoor GPS systems.

Ray earned his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Engineering degrees from the University of Washington and has been active in many societies and committees related to the use of high accuracy measurement systems, including both the American Society of Photogrammetry (ASP) and the International Society of Photogrammetry (ISP), American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) and Coordinate Measuring Systems

E-mail: rryan@eastcoastmetrology.com

Lucas Prato - Chief Project Engineer

Lucas Prato received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. With a hands-on approach to manufacturing, he became the Lead Project Engineer at Marblehead Engineering, giving him first-hand knowledge and exposure to a wide array of manufacturing processes. Since joining ECM, Lucas has combined his handson approach with the latest in laser technology to help solve complex engineering issues, as well as measure a wide variety of industrial products. Some of these products include hydro-electric dams, composite components and aircraft such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

E-mail: lucas@eastcoastmetrology.com

Kevin Cruikshanks - Senior Project Engineer

Kevin received his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Aerospace from Ryerson Polytechnic Institute in Toronto, Canada. Upon graduation, he continued his education at the University of Toronto completing two years of studies in commerce. Kevin’s career in metrology began as a member of the SMX/FARO Technical Service Group in 1997 and has been with ECM since May 2007. Over the years Kevin has demonstrated strong technical expertise in measurement consulting, training and 3-D inspection in industries such as automotive, aerospace, military, power plant, heavy equipment and machine automotive, aerospace, military, power plant, heavy equipment and machine tooling. Prior to joining the ECM Team, he worked at API for four years where he focused on technical support and developing new business opportunities that encompassed solutions for precision measurement. Kevin’s strengths lie in his ability to build strong customer relationships based on integrity, credibility and the provision of exceptional technical support. His commitment to supplying reliably designed metrology solutions encompasses the current and future needs of manufacturing, engineering and quality control

E-mail: kevin@eastcoastmetrology.com

David Kramer - Senior Project Engineer

Anchoring our West Coast Operations, David Kramer extends ECM’s everexpanding coverage from our Portland, Oregon office. Dave earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and graduated with honors from Penn State University in 1997. Prior to joining ECM, Dave excelled as Senior Applications Engineer with the industry-leading SMX/FARO Technical Services Group, and was the Chief Metrology Engineer at Oregon Iron Works where, among other projects, he supervised metrology for the Ground-Based Missile Defense Program (GMD) missile silo production line. Throughout his career, Dave has brought his engineering expertise to countless companies on five continents all over the world. Dave brings experience, enthusiasm and a drive to deliver to top-quality metrology/engineering solutions to ECM's customers worldwide.

E-mail: dkramer@eastcoastmetrology.com

Lukasz Turolski - Application Engineer

Lukasz Turolski, known as “LT” around the office, graduated from Boston University in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. LT has had previous experience in the field of metrology working at AGH Engineering, a local surveying company. Since joining the East Coast Metrology Team in the summer of 2007, LT has experienced a multitude of national and international travel providing services to a diverse range of customers from local machine shops to global giants such Siemens, GE, and Sikorsky. His “can do” attitude, spirit, and determination to get the job done make him an ideal fit at ECM.

E-mail: LT@eastcoastmetrology.com

Christopher Seguin - Application Engineer

Christopher received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2009. He started working for ECM in the fall of 2010 after working as high profile race timer. With accuracy and precision already ingrained in him, it was an easy transition into the world of metrology. He was drawn to ECM by their hands on approach to engineering and problem solving for customers. This, combined with his background in machine and power plant design, makes him a powerful asset to have here at ECM.

E-mail: cseguin@eastcoastmetrology.com

Cody Carpenito - Application Engineer

Cody Carpenito graduated from Middlesex Community College with an Associates degree in CAD Sciences in 2007. Prior to joining ECM, Cody was an employee at Commercial Metals Company (CMC). CMC is a globalized company where he worked as part of their design and drafting team providing practical, creative designs and consultations to educational, commercial, industrial, institutional and government projects. Possessing extensive architectural and structural steel experience Cody has allowed the ECM team to become more diversified. He is dedicated to support our company and possesses the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice. His technical experience coupled with his commitment to a quality culture, Cody is seen as a strong asset to the ECM team.

E-mail: ccarpenito@eastcoastmetrology.com

Dan Haferman - Senior Design Engineer

Dan has 22 years of Design, Engineering and Project Management experience in a wide range of fields and products. Dan’s first Designer and Project management position was in the area of industrial tooling and check fixtures; his next position was in the field of CNC machine design and manufacturing. Dan took a position with a startup as a manufacturing engineer for CNC fabric cutting equipment in 1991. In 1994 he moved to the position of Hardware Engineering Manager where he supervised and participated in R&D and new product development for CNC fabric cutting equipment. Working as a contractor, Dan designed and developed two medical products for Analogic Corporation. This position required electro mechanical and mechanical design skills. The first project was a Patient Monitor and the second project was a Fluorescence Molecular Tomography system. The projects included designing injection molded plastic parts, sheet metal, machined and die cut parts. The projects also required the creation of mechanical designs for printed circuit boards, keypads, cables and cable routing. Dan is currently working on an Aircraft conversion project at East Coast Metrology. This project involves designing inlet and outlet ducts for a gas turbine engine and laying out modification to the aircraft’s cowls to accommodate the new duct system.

E-mail: dhaferman@eastcoastmetrology.com

David W. Kay - Senior Design Engineer

David Kay brings a wealth of CAD design and drafting experience to the ECM Team. With a background in ProEngineer and Solidworks, David has led design teams and been the driving force behind countless high-profile projects for such industry-leading companies as SpinCraft, Electronic Space Systems Corporation (ESSCO), and Varian Vacuum Technologies. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated initiative, leadership and expertise in the fields of aerospace, aviation, defense and energy, and his name has become synonymous with worldclass CAD design.

E-mail: davidkay@eastcostmetrology.com

David Mark - Office Manager

David Mark received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American History from the University of Connecticut and a JD from Pepperdine University School of Law. Changing careers to focus on accounting, David has spent the past twenty years honing his accounting skills in various industries including retail, architecture, seafood, telecom and finally ECM Global.

E-mail: dmark@eastcoastmetrology.com