Charles is an electrical engineer who has been the lead designer of ground support and spaceflight instrumentation for satellite systems.  In this capacity he has had complete control over the hardware (analog/digital) and software needed to take a design from conception to launch.  Charles also conceived and developed an in-house EMI/EMC laboratory, which specialized in the testing and qualification of commercial instrumentation.  This endeavour was able to qualify over 20 previously untested devices within a year through his leadership in mitigating and redesigning these commercial products for compliance.  For over 20 years he has provided design and compliance consultations to clients in the Telecommunications, Commercial Electronics, Military, Aerospace, Automotive and Commercial Nuclear industries.

Charles has led a commercial test lab EMI/EMC/Product Safety Department to multiple accreditations in various industries and developed it into an industry leader.  During the four years previous to joining IQS, he has been the General Manager of Northeast Operations for NTS.  In this capacity he was responsible for all aspects of business including P/L, personnel, acquisitions, capital expenditures, financial projections, quality assurance and technical concerns for two test laboratories in Massachusetts and one in NJ.  

Charles received his BSEE from Cornell University and has completed numerous certification courses in a variety of disciples.  Charles has presented the "Designing for NEBS Compliance" discussion at the first European NEBS Seminar and at the first TCG NEBS Seminar. 

Stephen Berestecky, Founder & Vice President, Business Development

Steve brings 20 years of experience and expertise in electronics packaging thermal design.  He joined Marlboro Test Labs in 1995.  Steve has worked as a senior thermal design engineer during his years with Prime Computer, Stratus Computer, Ascend Communications and Lucent Technologies. Steve worked as a mechanical project engineer as well as in multiple project management roles. Steve is a well-known and respected member of the thermal design community.  He actively participates in and contributes to various thermal design forums and consortiums.

Steve believes in providing customers with the highest quality of customer service while guiding customers through the often challenging and most critical initial design decisions associated with electronics packaging. Steve has developed proven modelling and test methods engineered to enhance time to market, minimize cost, and provide customers with verifiable information designed to ensure successful and high quality product design. His unique perspective of having worked "in the shoes of the engineer" provides a valuable resource to customers seeking guidance, design and insight into product development.

Steve has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and is attending the MBA program at Babson College.