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Neil Naples

Critic · DISC type C
Director, Applications at Ametek Precitech
📍 Keene, New Hampshire, United States

Neil Naples is the Director of Applications at Ametek Precitech, specializing in ultraprecision machining and freeform optics. He holds a Ph. D. from The Ohio State University and was awarded the 2023 Early Career Award from the American Society for Precision Engineering for his research in CNC toolpath generation.

Neil has been deeply involved in precision engineering since high school, starting with a hands-on vocational machining program before pursuing his advanced degrees.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Director, Applications
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Keene, New Hampshire, United States
Personality Overview

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Precise
Critic
ROI Driven

Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.

Priorities

Topics Neil cares about

Freeform Optics
His career at Facebook Reality Labs and Ametek Precitech, along with his publications, focuses on the manufacturing and metrology of freeform optical surfaces.
Diamond Turning
He received a prestigious award for his contributions to toolpath generation techniques specifically applied to the diamond turning of complex optics.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Director, Applications
Ametek Precitech
1-2019 - 12-2021
Diamond Turning Engineer
Facebook Reality Labs via Fresh Consulting
2012 - 12-2018
Graduate Research Associate
The Ohio State University
2010 - 2012
Machinist/Instructor
The Ohio State University
2008 - 2012
Machinist
Lanco Assembly Systems
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Education
2015 - 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Ohio State University
2012 - 2015
Master’s Degree
The Ohio State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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