Meet the Trainers

John Autero
Manager, Technical Training Services
John Autero

University: Southern Illinois University
Degree: B.S. Industrial Engineering Technology
Years of Experience: Entered the engineering workforce in 1985
At Yaskawa Since: 1989
Highlights:

Did You Know?
John is an Honorary Alumni of Northern Illinois University and a member of their Engineering Technology Advisory Board. He also enjoys collecting baseball cards.

 
Paul Avery
Senior Product Training Engineer
Paul Avery

University: University of Michigan
Degree: B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Years of Experience: Entered the engineering workforce in 1987
At Yaskawa Since: 2000
Product Responsibility: Variable Speed Drives
Teaching Responsibility: Factory Classes, Drives Road Show Classes, eLearning Development
Highlights:    

Did You Know?
Paul has taught classes in Egypt, Italy, South America, and underground in a Molybdenum mine. He also enjoys playing the guitar (but most people wish he wouldn't).
 

Bob Bonczar
Senior Product Training Engineer
Bob Bonczar

University: DeVry Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Degree: B.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology
Years of Experience: Entered the engineering workforce in 1988
At Yaskawa Since: 1988
Product Responsibility: Variable Speed Drives
Teaching Responsibility: Factory Classes, eLearning Development
Highlights:    

Did You Know?
Bob was a Boy Scout and enjoys traveling, helping with church and outdoor activities, such as camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, astronomy, and skiing.

 
Greg Davies

Product Training Instructor
Greg Davies
University: University of Wisconsin Parkside
Degree: B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology
Years of Experience: Began career as an Engineer in 1983
At Yaskawa Since: 1989
Product Responsibility: Variable Speed Drives
Teaching Responsibility: Factory Classes, Drives Road Show Classes
Highlights:

Did You Know?
Greg enjoys hiking and Tai Chi.

 

Matt Pelletier
Senior Product Training Engineer
Matt Pelletier
University: University of Wisconsin
Degree: B.S. Electrical Engineering
Years of Experience: Entered the engineering workforce in 1999
At Yaskawa Since: 1999
Product Responsibility: Servo and Machine Controllers
Teaching Responsibility: Factory Classes, eLearning Development
Highlights:     Did You Know? Matt created Yaskawa's first eLearning module. He has also taught classes in Europe, China, Japan, and South America.

 

Dan Schubert
Product Training Engineer
Dan Schubert
University: University of Missouri Science & Technology
Degree: B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Years of Experience: Entered the engineering workforce in 2012
At Yaskawa Since: 2012
Product Responsibility: Variable Speed Drives
Teaching Responsibility: Factory Classes, Drives Road Show Classes
Highlights:    

Did You Know?
Dan previously held the position of Repair Engineer at Yaskawa, he also enjoys driving his 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle during the summer months.