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Author John Kinnear

John Kinnear

John Kinnear

John Kinnear is an IBM senior engineer specializing in process and system technology, and facility certification in accordance with ANSI/ESD S20.20. He has been a member of the ESDA for more than 30 years. Kinnear also serves as the appointed technical advisor to the U.S. National Committee/IEC technical committee 101, where he works to support the international adoption of ANSI/ESD S20.20.

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