The success of SDT's Training Programs rests in the hands of our excellent trainers, and their ability to adapt on-the-spot to the needs of each client we train. We are very proud of our training program and know that without these wonderful instructors, the success of our clients' ultrasound programs would be in jeopardy.

• Debra Smith

• Thomas Murphy

• Gustavo Velasquez

• Level 1 Ultrasound
• On-Site Implementation Leader
• 1-Day Leak Surveyor Training Specialist

Debra Smith is a Level Two trained and certified Ultrasound Inspector.  In addition she possesses the equivalent to a master’s degree in electronics from the United States Air Force, where she trained in teletype maintenance and cryptography.  Ms. Smith was raised in a teaching environment; her mother was a middle school teacher, her father a high school principal, and both were sports coaches.  Debra has both classroom and field experience with airborne ultrasound inspection.  She has worked in petroleum refineries, chemical plants and electrical generation stations as well as transmission and distribution of power. 

Debra J. Smith
SDT Corporate Trainer

The use of Ultrasound equipment for mechanical and industrial applications is so varied.  This technology has taken her from the VLA in Socorro, New Mexico to the salt mines under the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana.  She trained people to use Ultrasound for the aircraft carriers and in the airplanes them selves.  Debra has presented this technology as a guest speaker and trainer at regional, national, and international maintenance conferences.  She has also given specific and general presentations to college classes in the mechanical, automotive and aviation engineering departments.  Part of Debra’s current role is sales training and support of SDT’s domestic and international team. 

“Being a trainer for Ultrasound Technology is my goal and privilege.  The reason is I find great joy in education, and love to share information in such a way that the training becomes motivational.  When information and application meet there is a huge opportunity for growth.  Growth in knowledge breeds confidence; this is an empowering process.”

Debra J. Smith, SDT North America
Debra@sdtnorthamerica.com

• Level 1 and 2 Ultrasound
• On-Site Implementation Leader
• Predictive Maintenance Technology Super Course

Tom loves to instruct, as anyone who has attended his classes or listened to him speak will attest. He has an uncommon ability to explain complex subjects in a way that anyone can understand.

Tom's extensive field experiences include applications of vibration measurement and predictive maintenance in the following industries: Aviation, Power Generation, Nuclear, Steel, Offshore, Petrochemical, Textiles, Mining, Quarrying, Paper, Marine, Food Production, Automotive and Pharmaceuticals. 

This work has involved:

• development and implementation of predictive maintenance regimes and strategies for clients using multiple technologies;

• development and implementation of best practise ultrasound-based leak detection programmes;

• development and implementation of best practise ultrasound-based lubrication programmes;

• specification of instrumentation, installation, commissioning and fault-finding;

• using portable data collection equipment and spectrum analysers for measurement and diagnostic analysis;

• development of new measurement and analysis methods for slow-speed machinery analysis;

• maintenance of predictive maintenance hardware systems;

• predictive maintenance software database maintenance and repair;

• provision of on-line help support for operators;

• preparation and presentation of training courses on vibration theory, predictive maintenance and Maintenance Best Practice to industry in the UK, Holland, Poland and The Czech Republic. Dedicated courses for Exxon, ICI, General Mills and British Coal;

• noise and acoustic intensity analysis;

• laser holography using ESPI;

Analytical experience:

• Modal Analysis

• Operating Deflection Shape Analysis

• Run-up and Coast-down transient analysis

• AC induction motor rotor bar analysis

• Transfer function analysis

• Time waveform analysis on reciprocating compressors

• Slow-speed vibration analysis

• Application of IR thermography to a wide range of condition monitoring and NDT problems.

Thomas J. Murphy
SDT Corporate Trainer

Gustavo has more than 20 years professional experience working for several Companies in Latin-American and Canada such as Mobil Corporation, Saybolt Consultores, Lubrication Engineers of Canada, Battenfeld Grease Canada, LubriSupport, and lately as Account Manager for Latin-American Region with SDT North America.

During his professional life Gustavo has been working in several different areas such as lubrication engineering, quality control, lubricants and greases manufacturing, technical sales, technical and marketing support to wholesalers, industrial sales training, and predictive maintenance consultant among several others.

gus@sdtnorthamerica.com

Gustavo Velásquez
SDT Corporate Trainer

Between some of many industries which Gustavo has had professional relations as technical advisor are cement mills, sugar mills, textile mills, food and beverage manufacturing plants, breweries, paper mills, plastic manufacturing plants, contractors, commercial fleets. Gustavo has a degree as B.S Chemical engineering, is Certified Ultrasound Inspector, Industrial Sales Trainer, and is pursuing his degree as professional Maintenance Manager. Gustavo is member of Society of Tribologist and Lubrication Engineers as well International Council for Machinery Lubrication.

Gustavo tiene más de 20 anos de experiencia profesional trabajando para Compañías en Latinoamérica y Canada tales como Mobil Corporation, Saybolt Consultores, Lubrication Engineers of Canada, Battenfeld Grease Canada, LubriSupport, y recientemente como Gerente de Cuenta para Latinoamérica con SDT North America.
A lo largo de su carrera profesional Gustavo ha trabajado en diversas areas tales como ingeniería de lubricación, control de calidad, producción de grasas y lubricantes, ventas técnicas, soporte a distribuidores, entrenamiento en ventas, consultoria en mantenimiento predictivo entre otras.
Algunas de las industrias con las cuales Gustavo ha tenido relaciones profesionales como asesor técnico son, Cementeras, Ingenios Azucareros, Textileras, Fábricas de Plásticos, Fábricas de alimentos, Papeleras, Cerveceras, Contratistas de obras civiles, Flotas Comerciales de Transporte.  
Gustavo es Ingeniero Químico, Inspector Certificado en Ultrasonido, Entrenador Certificado en Ventas Industriales, Entrenador en Ultrasonido Nivel 1, y actualmente adelanta estudios para obtener su certificación como Gerente de Mantenimiento profesional.
Gustavo pertenece a la Sociedad de Tribologistas en Ingenieros de Lubricación, así como al Concilio Internacional para la Lubricación de la Maquinaria.