Summary
Chris Pilko is a seasoned process and service manager with 11 years of focused experience optimizing industrial thermal processing and heat-treat operations across ceramics, powder metal, and advanced materials industries. He has led engineering and commercial teams at global firms like CoorsTek and Nabertherm, driven multi-million dollar sales and division growth, and now oversees service delivery at Swindell Dressler International. Comfortable at the intersection of field commissioning, controls engineering and business development, Chris blends hands-on troubleshooting with strategic CapEx advising and process scaling for manufacturers and startups. He founded Pilko Technology Associates to consult on heat-treat problem solving and sales/process improvements, reflecting both technical depth and commercial acumen. Based in Marple Township, PA, he brings a rare combination of kiln-level operational know-how and enterprise-level P&L and channel experience that helps clients turn thermal-processing constraints into competitive advantage.
11 years of coding experience
22 years of employment as a software developer
BSci, Ceramic Engineering, BSci, Ceramic Engineering at Alfred University