Mike Couture - Chief Executive Officer

Mike Couture is the Chief Executive Officer for OASYS Technology. Mike has nearly 25 years of experience in the areas of optical design and analysis, optical fabrication, and optical system test. Mike has also been responsible for starting operations and facilities with full profit and loss responsibilities. His efforts have led to multiple awards for IDIQ contracts which exceed $25 million in value.

After receiving a BS in Engineering Physics in 1984, Mike worked for several small companies as an optical engineer and was in charge of optical design, analysis, and test for passive imaging systems and laser systems, as well as aspheric component testing. In 1989, Mike moved to Raytheon Electro-Optics Laboratory (Tewksbury, Ma). Starting as an optical design engineer, Mike’s promotions led him to Manager of the Optical Design Team with responsibilities covering optical design and analysis of multiple systems covering UV through LWIR, scanning and staring systems, and multi-spectral imaging systems. He was the principal optical designer for multiple classified programs.

In 1997, Mike started an east coast branch for a small optics company. During this time, Mike headed the office, growing it to 15 employees and expanding the operations into a new 15,000 sq.ft. facility. Mike also continued to perform design, analysis, and test of multiple imaging systems covering the entire spectrum, and was additionally responsible for design for multi-field of view and continuous zoom systems.

In 2004, Mike joined with Vadim Plotsker to form OASYS Technology where he continues to perform optical design, analysis, and test, as well as program and corporate management. Mike has authored multiple papers on infrared optical systems and zoom systems and has received multiple patents for innovations in optical design.

Vadim Plotsker - President

Vadim Plotsker is the President and one of the founders of OASYS Technology. Vadim has nearly 20 years of experience in the development of electro-optical system for both military and commercial markets. He’s been a key member of the management and technical staff in various start-up and young businesses, where his efforts contributed to successful growth into multi-million dollar corporations.

Vadim started his career at Itek Optical Systems in Lexington, Massachusetts where he worked on various large-mirror optical systems and received Itek’s Technical Excellence award in 1990. In 1991, Vadim moved to Insight Technology in Manchester, New Hampshire, where he was responsible for design and program management of various state-of-the-art night vision sensor and laser system programs. Examples of systems Vadim has designed and built include wide angle night vision systems, laser aiming modules, night vision test sets, laser rangefinders, high power laser illuminators and a variety of multi-spectral and sensor fusion systems.

In 2004, Vadim joined Mr. Couture to form OASYS Technology where he continues to perform electro-optical system design, analysis, and test, as well as program and corporate management. He has authored multiple papers on electro-optical systems, night vision, and optical design and has received multiple patents for innovations in electro-optical systems.

Vadim earned a B.S. in Optics from the University of Rochester, and an M.B.A. in from Plymouth State College. He also holds a Certificate in Russian studies from the University of Rochester and UCLA.

Brett Rosner - Chief Operating Officer

Brett has over 20 years of hands-on experience with electro-optic systems. He has extensive experience with all aspects of business including technical, operations, production, finance, marketing and business development.

After 5 years as a Design Engineer and Technical Manager at Santa Barbara Research Center, a Hughes Aircraft Subsidiary, he formed Cryogenic Silicon Research which quickly merged with Santa Barbara Focalplane. It is here that Brett utilized his in-depth background in FPA, multiplexer, detector, and associated electronics design to invent the internationally recognized 320x256 and 640x512 flexible FPA standard. After leading the acquisition of Santa Barbara Focalplane by Lockheed Martin, Brett became Director and General Manager with full profit and loss responsibility, and led the organization to greater than 100% increase in profits each year for over 5 years running. This included expanding facilities from 8,000 to over 43,000 sq. ft., and increasing headcount to over 80 employees.

Brett later joined Janos Technology as President, where he moved the company to a new lean and agile production facility occupying over 35,000 sq.ft., and began instituting ISO and 6 Sigma programs.

Brett is now COO and Vice President of Business Development at OASYS Technology and has additional responsibilities in electronic design, implementation of ISO quality systems, and business plan development.
Brett has authored numerous technical papers and is a lecturer to various organizations on business transformation.

John M. Hall - Senior Optical Engineer

John has over 17 years of experience in research, design, development, and program management for optical systems.

After graduating from the University of Rochester with an Optics degree in 1989, he began his career at the US Army Night Vision Lab, where he quickly rose to the level of Subject Matter Expert and Group Leader for the optics team. He provided optical design services, technical leadership, and engineering services for several high-profile programs, including the HTI B-Kit GEN II FLIR upgrade program, RAH-66 Comanche sensors and helmet display, Thermal Weapon Sight (TWS), Advanced Night Vision Goggle (ANVG), and the Long Range Scout Sensor Suite (LRAS3). He also created and executed several R&D efforts, including the FERNDOC panoramic display system, a Lightweight Multi-Spectral Rifle Scope Objective, and the genesis of the Variable F# portion of the Third Generation Sensor program.

Soon after graduating with an MS EE from George Mason University in 2001, John took an assignment with the Department of Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) where he had reporting responsibility to the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Policy).

In 2002, John entered private industry as a Senior Engineer and soon was promoted to the role of Optical Engineering Manager. John created and managed several programs which resulted in advanced night vision goggle and USAF helmet display hardware prototypes, and provided technical leadership for several other tactical sensor programs.

In January 2006 John joined OASYS’ team as a Senior Optical Engineer, where he is responsible for design services, proposal generation, and program management.

John currently holds 17 patents and has authored several papers and reference book articles.

John Burleson - Senior Systems Engineer

John Burleson, Senior Systems Engineer and Program Manager. John has worked in Military, Aerospace, and Electro-Optical fields for over 25 years. He has extensive experience in practical applications of infrared technology and imaging systems.

After ten years of working on missile programs in the U.S Air Force, John went to work in the Software Engineering department at Hughes Aircraft’s Santa Barbara Research Center. John implemented the details of the manufacture, test, and evaluation of numerous infrared detector technologies for over seven years at SBRC.

John joined Lockheed Martin Santa Barbara Focalplane, shortly after its acquisition, and led the startup of the commercial camera product line. As product offerings broadened, to include imaging engines and cryocooled systems for military applications, he moved within the company to the position of Program Manager while still leading efforts involved with resolving technical issues and pursuing Business Development activities. John later served as Operations Manager and Acting Director in his 13 years at Santa Barbara Focalplane with full profit and loss responsibility.

John joined OASYS Technology in 2006 as a Systems Engineer and Program Manager. John’s focus is on development of Window’s compatible software, microprocessor software, firmware, and hardware to implement integrated solutions to product needs. John also has additional responsibilities in Business Development, Research and Development, and West Coast supplier management.

Richard Kelsea - Director of Operations, EO Systems

Richard Kelsea, Director of Operations – EO Systems
Rick has over 25 years experience in manufacturing and engineering environments. Rick’s design and manufacturing experience spans volume deliveries of the most demanding high-shock weapon systems through one-off laboratory instruments.

Rick has designed, manufactured and supported Image Intensified and Thermal products for Military stringent environments. Rick’s operations efforts include manufacturing space and flow design, test, and staffing of product lines to meet demand. He has also managed programs and customer/product support groups for US Government agencies, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Rick is the Director of Operations for EO Systems at OASYS Technology where he is involved with day to day operations as well as Product Development, Design For Manufacturing (DFM), and Manufacturing of Military, Industrial, and Commercial products.

David Thuillier - Quality Assurance Manager

David has over 15 years experience in defense industry quality assurance administering a wide range of electro/mechanical/optical programs for both foreign and domestic product lines. He also has ten years experience as a small business owner.

David accepted a position at Lockheed Sanders in 1981 where he took the lead in modernizing the on-line system for the quality engineering team to generate inspection instructions and procedures that could be used by various inspectors. In 1991, David completed his BS in Computer Science and for the next ten years was the owner/CEO during the successful start-up phases of two businesses.

David accepted a position as senior Quality Engineer at Kollsman (Elbit Systems) in 2001 where he was responsible for Quality planning on multiple defense system manufacturing and development programs. He also took the lead in the development and implementation of cross program company wide data collection and analysis systems.

David has a Bachelor Science in Computer Science from Franklin Pierce College and a Master Science in Manufacturing Project Management from New England College. David also holds certificates in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.

David joined Oasys Technology as Quality Assurance Manager in 2007 and is responsible for maintaining and improving the company’s quality system and leading the OASYS Technology through ISO certification.