Certified Professionals

Professional Background: Sona Shree S P is an accomplished operations manager at Tesova Impex, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India a leading provider of ESD and Antistatic Supplies since 2010. She joined the company as an operations manager in 2021 and continues to hold this position. In addition to her managerial role, Sona is a skilled ESD Engineer, Trainer, and Auditor, demonstrating her expertise and commitment to excellence in her field.

Sona's interest in electrical and electronics devices and their ESD safety led her to start learning about ESD online. To gain more knowledge, she studied the ESD Engineer course on the iNARTE platform and became a certified ESD Engineer in 2021. She then began sharing her knowledge by providing training, consulting, and solutions for the appropriate use of ESD-safe products to various tech companies. Her company, Tesova Impex, supported her education in the ESD field significantly.

Furthering her expertise, Sona became a member of the ESD Association in November 2023 and began attending online ESDA symposiums to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. To guide her customers with proper ESD auditing, product qualification, and compliance verification procedures, she enrolled in the ESDA lead auditor course. By acquiring knowledge in ESD TR53 and ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 standards, she became an ESDA certified ESD lead Auditor in August 2024. Sona continues to deepen her knowledge in this field and is committed to learning more.

Academic Achievements: Sona is a gold medalist in Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering from Vels University, Pallavaram, Tamil Nadu, India. Her academic prowess is a testament to her dedication and hard work, making her a standout in her chosen field.

Artistic Pursuits: Beyond her professional achievements, Sona is deeply passionate about Bharathanatyam. She holds a Diploma in Natiya Ilamani from the prestigious Bharathithasan University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. showcasing her talent and dedication to this classical Indian dance form. She shares her love for dance by teaching at her own Bharathanatyam dance class, named Natiya Aalayam Bharatha Palli.

Sona Shree S P's multifaceted career and dedication to both her professional and artistic pursuits make her a remarkable individual, continually striving for excellence in all her endeavours.

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Stephen Halperin has over 30 years of ESD control experience in complex applications. Mr. Halperin formed Stephen Halperin & Associates, Limited (SH&A) in 1983, a consulting firm specializing in ESD problem analysis, laboratory testing, training, and product design. In 1992, he established Prostat Corporation for the design and manufacture of professional auditing instruments.

Mr. Halperin is known for his work in facility and process evaluation of highly sensitive environments, and his many contributions to the growth of the electrostatics industry and ESD Association (ESDA). He has lectured and consulted throughout North America, Europe, and the Far East, and has provided advisory services to major corporations in several industries. He is a charter member of the ESDA, has served several terms as an elected member of it's Board of Directors, chaired Local Chapter Development, Education, Professional Certification, and Standards committees. Mr. Halperin was elected Vice President in 1999, and served consecutive terms as Senior Vice President and President.

Mr. Halperin has been a long-term supporter of the Electrostatic Society of America and is the former Technical Advisor to ANSI’s USNC/IEC Committee. He is a recipient of the EOS/ESD Symposium’s Outstanding Paper Award, received the Association’s Outstanding Contribution Award for his work on behalf of industry. He is the recipient of the Joel P. Wiedendorf Memorial Award for his many Standards contributions. Mr. Halperin has delivered several papers on electrostatics and authored over 100 articles on related subjects. He is NARTE certified and a Certified ESD Program Manager Instructor.