Bill Slye

Bill Slye has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Bill started their career in 1989 as a Metallurgical Co-op at J&L Specialty Steel, where they gained experience in various areas such as the melt shop, caster, finishing, and product development. Bill later joined J&L Specialty Steels as a Process Control Coordinator, where they developed operating standards and achieved ISO 9000 certification for the melt shop.

In 1993, Bill joined Carnegie Mellon University as a Ph.D. Candidate, and their research focused on a specific area of study. After completing their Ph.D., they joined Praxair in 2000, starting as a Development Associate and working their way up to being an Associate Director, responsible for the global industrialization of gas application technologies. Bill also served as the Interim Market Development Director for various market segments.

Bill's career then took him to Vesuvius, where they held several positions, including Deputy Director Linings R&D for the Americas and Global R&D Director. In these roles, they led the centralization and globalization of the R&D function within the company. Bill implemented web-based systems for transparent measurement and management of R&D resources.

In 2017, Bill joined Carpenter Technology Corporation as the Global Director of Product & Alloy Development. Bill led the team responsible for new product development and commercialization, as well as managing the New Process Development team.

Currently, Bill works at GrafTech International as the Director of Research and Development. Further details about their specific responsibilities and accomplishments in this role are not provided in the provided information.

Overall, Bill Slye has a strong background in research and development, with expertise in product development, alloy development, process improvement, and the globalization of R&D functions.

Bill Slye attended Carnegie Mellon University from 1988 to 2000, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering. Bill also earned an additional Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the same institution during this time. Furthermore, Bill holds a Six Sigma Green Belt certification.