Mike Spaner, Principal
ms@barkermohandas.com

Mike Spaner, Principal, started his career at Otis Worldwide Research & Engineering. He developed digital signal processing for measuring human perception to vibration, evaluated performance for mid-rise machines, developed electrical systems for passenger interfaces, and software to automate factory contract engineering. He co-invented a solid state safety control design, resulting in one of the company’s most successful products. He then assisted Rick Barker at Otis World Headquarters, was International Project Manager at Otis European HQ for initial development of a “machine-room-less” elevator, and a Senior Systems Engineer for Remote Elevator Monitoring (REM). Mike then joined Softcraft Laboratory, when he assisted Barker Mohandas with software tools. Most recently he was Program Engineering Manager, Distributed Energy Systems, USA, where he led development of regenerative fuel cells. He holds a MSc in Electrical Engineering from RPI, a BSc in same from University of Connecticut, 2 U.S.A patents, and is a member of IEEE.

Résumé, 12 Years Elevator Experience*

Barker Mohandas, LLC, Connecticut
Principal, Worldwide Vertical Transportation Consulting Firm
Otis Elevator Worldwide Research & Engineering Center, USA
International Project Manager, Paris
Senior Systems Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Distributed Energy Systems, CT, USA (post-Otis)
Program Engineering Manager
Consultant to Barker Mohandas, LLC (post-Otis)
Software Consultant, Optimization Tool & Parametric CAD Tool
Softcraft Laboratory, CT, USA (post-Otis)
Program Engineering Manager

*Additional 6 years experience in fuel cells