David Kissack - Founder Of The Leaders In Structural Mechanical Design Engineering In Orlando, FL

David Kissack is a well qualified, diligent Structural Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in Steam Turbine Engine. He has many years of professional experience spanning across multiple areas such as strategic planning, project management, staff training & development, process development, element analysis etc. Over the years, he has developed an exceptional ability to translate goals into actionable plans as per short and long-term requirements. He is the founder of the Leaders in Structural Mechanical Design Engineering in Orlando – a professional networking group whereby industry professionals and leaders share their success stories and best practices with each other. 

Academic qualifications

David Kissack pursued Associate of Arts degree in Architectural CADD from, National Educational Center, Tampa Technical Institute in 1987. He received his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering  from  Florida Atlantic University in 1997.  He graduated with honors, GPA= 3.78 out of 4.0. At present, he is a well-respected member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers- a professional association that supports the art, practice and science of multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the world.

Professional experience

Prior to founding the Leaders in Structural Mechanical Design Engineering in Orlando group, David Kissack was Structural Engineer with Lawn Care and Fencing, Vero Beach, FL. In this capacity, he applied the South Florida Building Code to layout and evaluated structural elements for many residential fence projects. From April 2007 to January 2008, he served as Layout Engineer at Aluminum Railing Specialists, Pompano Beach whereby he undertook the responsibility for developing layout drawings to help shop manufacturing.

In addition to this, David Kissack spent six years (January 2001 to January 2007) at Siemens Energy working as Senior Engineer/Advanced Engineer. While holding this position, he supervised and monitored the engineering design and stationary parts calculation to support global modernization and upgrade of large steam turbines for power plants.  Besides, he has also held key positions at Weyant Engineering (Port St. Lucie, FL), Belcan (Jupiter, FL) and Pratt & Whitney (West Palm Beach, FL).

Hobbies and interests

Aside from being an experienced engineering professional, David Kissack is also an adventure lover who likes to involve himself in various activities such as motorcycling and skateboarding. He also has interest in flying radio controlled helicopter and writing FORTRAN programs. 

David Kissack – An Experienced Steam Turbine Industry Specialist Based In Florida

David Kissack is an immensely experienced mechanical engineering professional from Florida, with excellent academic background. He has held several key positions with different organizations throughout his career, including Siemens Energy, Weyant Engineering, Aluminum Railing Specialists, Lawn Care and Fencing, and more. At present, he is serving as a Structural Mechanical Design Engineer at Leaders in Structural Mechanical Design Engineering in Orlando, FL. He has been honored with prestigious awards in recognition of his commitment to achieving excellence in every assignment he undertook. He received two SPOT awards while working at Siemens Energy for successful and on time completion of projects.  

Core Competencies

During his career, David Kissack has developed core competencies in various areas such as Strategic Planning, Project Management, Safety, Staff Training and Development, Customer Service Regulatory Compliance, ANSYS, ProE, Root Cause Analysis, AutoCAD, and Equipment Design Finite Element Analysis. While serving as a team member for BB44FA Hsiheo HP/IP fossil steam turbine upgrade project, he overcame various challenges for a remote site which included shift in inner casing. The project met all the requirements and was delivered on time. With vast experience working in different industries, David Kissack utilizes a systematic approach to design the most difficult hardware.

Structural Engineer at Belcan (January 1998 to January 1999)

While working with Belcan, Florida, David Kissack performed structural analysis and hand calculation for gas turbine exhaust nozzle. He developed many strategies to ensure the best utilization of resources, quality assurance and process engineering. He worked in tandem with cross-functional teams to structure and deploy product innovations and solutions. In addition to this, he created 3-D parts and drawings with PRO, and used ANSYS to conduct FEA for ejector nozzle of Pratt F100 engine.  

Designer Engineer, Project Engineer at Pratt & Whitney (1997 to 1998)

 In this capacity, David Kissack undertook the responsibility of three aerospace projects. He worked together with colleagues to create design criteria, cost estimates, testing methods and quality standards. He ensured conformance of project with standard engineering principles as well as customer requirements. In addition to this, he was also responsible for troubleshooting and resolving issues, and streamlining the engineering processes & systems.

David Kissack – Member Of The American Society Of Mechanical Engineers

A highly energetic and assiduous individual, David Kissack attended Tampa Technical Institute to pursue Associate of Arts degree in Architectural CADD. After that, he graduated Cum Laude, with Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, from Florida Atlantic University. He has immense experience as a mechanical engineering professional and is currently a Structural Mechanical Design Engineer at Leaders in Structural Mechanical Design Engineering in Orlando, Florida.  He has keen interest in skateboarding and motorcycling and spends most of his free time practicing these activities. Writing FORTRAN programs and flying radio controlled helicopter are also in the list of his favorite things to do.

Member of ASME

David Kissack is an honorary member of the ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers).   ASME is a not-for-profit membership organization that encourages knowledge sharing, collaboration, skills development and career enrichment across all engineering disciplines. It was founded in 1880 by a group of leading industrialists and has grown over the years to include more than 120,000 members in over 150 countries. The organization serves as a wide-ranging technical community through programs in training and professional development, continuing education, codes & standards, and research.

Worked as Structural Engineer/ Layout Engineer at LCF/ARS

David Kissack served as Structural Engineer at Lawn Care and Fencing, Vero Beach, and as Layout Engineer at Aluminum Railing Specialists, Pompano Beach. He provided organizational and technical expertise to manage projects from starting to the completion aligned to client and organizational requirements. He evaluated structural elements to ensure compliance with the project and clients requirements and offered manufacturing design and development support.

Design Engineer at Weyant Engineering (January 1999 to January 2001)

While holding this position, David Kissack structured as well as designed elements for various commercial and residential construction projects. He conducted hand calculations for wind load, and wrote QBASIC code to size reinforced concrete beams. His other responsibilities included liaising and collaborating with support groups, vendors, manufacturers and other major stakeholders, and supporting contractors to determine the achievement of goals as well as identifying/resolving permitting and field inspection related issues.

David Kissack Was Honored With Two SPOT Awards At Siemens Energy, Florida

David Kissack possesses extensive experience working with many reputable organizations such as Siemens Energy, Florida, LCF, ARS, Weyant Engineering, Belcan and more. He is a Steam Turbine Industry Specialist, with core competencies in AutoCAD, ANSYS, Customer Service Regulatory Compliance, Staff Training & Development, Root Cause Analysis and Equipment Design Finite Element Analysis.  With his vast experience base from various industries, he has developed a systemic approach that enables him to design difficult hardware with conflicting issues. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Florida Atlantic University, and is the member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Founder of Structural Mechanical Design Engineering in Orlando, FL

David Kissack is currently Structural Mechanical Design Engineer at the Leaders in Structural Mechanical Design Engineering in Orlando, Florida. It is a leading networking group that provides a platform for industry professionals to share their opinions and success stories. The group encourages interaction, including asking related questions, sharing relevant content, or posting job openings. David attends various networking groups and actively participates in industry related discussions. His other activities include researching the industry leaders and keeping an eye on the latest industry trends.

Achievements At Siemens Energy

During his 6-years stint with Siemens Energy, Florida, David Kissack was chosen to be the Technical Project Lead for two BB44FA projects. He offered exceptional manufacturing support during a  two month assignment in Mulheim, Germany. He effectively managed the design, analysis and implementation of new stationary components at Sequoyah Nuclear HP Steam Turbine Upgrade project to enhance the turbine efficiency and Megawatt output.  Moreover, he developed four unique guide blade carriers, with support and alignment hardware. The project was delivered successfully on time and met all requirements and expectations.

Aside from that, David Kissack also led the BB243PA HP/IP fossil steam turbine upgrade R&D project.  This project included the design of single inner casing to remove second IP guide blade carrier and incorporate all existing IP components into a single inner casing through KWU methodologies and materials. The project was completed on time, achieved all objectives and was sold to two customers who are using the project till date. In recognition of his exceptional performance, David Kissack was honored with two SPOT awards at Siemens Energy, Florida.