CV
Practical and Academic Experiences
Mechanical Engineer, Enfield Technologies
September 2016-November 2021
Design, Analysis, and Testing of pneumatic and hydraulic servo proportional flow control valves. Responsible for managing new and custom products including hardware, electronics, and software as well as sustaining and manufacturing engineering. Much of the role required maintaining a knowledge in the state of the art of manufacturing processes, materials, and coatings while developing relationships with new potential suppliers.
Independent Consultant, University of Minnesota
May 2016 - Present
Active consulting giving expertise on analysis, design, optimization, and prototyping of a functional variable displacement linkage motor. I provide guidance to faculty and graduate students as well as design contributions. I am a named inventor on the patent of the design used during my time as a Doctoral Researcher the University of Minnesota.
Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Minnesota
August 2015-September 2016
Designed a five cylinder variable displacement pump for the Americas Cup yacht racing team Artemis Racing. Modeling, optimization, design, manufacture, and experimental validation of prototype pumps, valves, and hydraulic systems. I had a leadership role in the Mechanical Energy and Power Systems Lab where I developed research plans, conducted research, and supervised daily activities. I was required to maintain laboratory equipment and safety systems in addition to the supervision of both graduate and undergraduate researchers. I also wrote reports, research papers, and grant proposals.
Doctoral Graduate Student, University of Minnesota
September 2011-July 2015
Thesis - Design Analysis and Experimental Investigations of a Variable Displacement Linkage Pump
Five generations of variable displacement pumps including inline crank driven and radial cam pumps.
Project Engineer, Innovative Mold Solutions
January 2010-August 2010
Managed various manufacturing projects to improve quality, repeatability, reduce scrap and cost. Interfaced directly with customers to meet quality requirements and reduce costs through design and material changes.