JOHN VESSA
ABOUT
Inventive Process Engineer with 40+ years hands-on experience designing and building original machines and custom systems
INTERESTED IN ADVANCING UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT IDEAS
EXPERTISE
My background includes facilities engineering, production management, and owning a branded equipment fabrication business. I use engineering principles and manufacturing experience to properly assess the feasibility of a wide range of new product concepts, and my business experience to make them a reality.
I enjoy working with people!
- Batch and Continuous Systems
- Heat Transfer and Pasteurization
- Confectionery Depositing
- Process Optimization and Control
- Sugar and Sugar Free Confections
- Pectin and Gelatin Gummies
- Bean-to-Bar Chocolate and Coatings
- Nutrition Bars
- Equipment and Systems Sales
PROJECT PATH
Projects generally progress through three basic phases, each of which have a number of considerations. I can assist with as many (or as few) of the action items as necessary.
PROJECT DEFINITION/SCOPE
- Feasibility
- Parameters/Attributes
- Formula
- Prototypes
- Expectations
- Budget
- Proposal
DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
- Process
- Mechanical
- Controls
- Packaging
- Shelf Life
- Layout
EXECUTION
- Purchasing
- Fabrication
- Installation
- Start-Up
- Training
RESOURCES
I work with a number of talented professionals who can bring additional skills and services to a project.
UL PANEL BUILDING
CONTROL DESIGN
CUSTOM PROGRAMMING
CUSTOM FABRICATION
PRODUCT FORMULATION
ENGAGEMENT
I contract through my company, 2 Practechal LLC, on an hourly or retainer basis. Well defined projects can be quoted fixed price. Travel and on-site work will be considered.
Confidentiality is paramount when working on new concepts. I am accustomed to working under NDA’s. Be assured your project details will be kept confidential.
Whether a Fortune 500 company or an entrepreneur, I look forward to being a part of your next success!