I am a person who is accustomed to figuring it out.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hands-on mechatronics engineer with 10+ years of experience leading electromechanical product development
from concept through production. Proven ability to work autonomously across the full engineering lifecycle —
designing hardware and firmware, developing and testing prototypes, writing technical documentation and SOPs,
and supporting customer installations. Comfortable owning projects end-to-end while collaborating closely with
leadership, manufacturing partners, and customers. Track record of delivering innovative systems across
semiconductor, marine, industrial, and defense sectors.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Product Development:
Concept-to-Launch Design
• Prototype Development & Iteration
• Electromechanical Systems • Firmware & Embedded Systems
• Analog & Digital Electronics
• Sensor Integration
• Motor & Motion Control
Engineering Tools:
SolidWorks
• AutoCAD / P&ID
• LabVIEW • Python
• C/C++
• Linux
• PLC Ladder Logic
• HMI Development
Operations & Documentation:
Technical Manuals & SOPs
• Root Cause Analysis
• Vendor Oversight
• Factory Acceptance Testing
• Project Management
• Customer Training & Support
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Engineer in Training (EIT) — Fundamentals of Engineering exam passed
• Sims University Safety Leadership Certification
• Lean manufacturing principles applied in high-throughput production and operations environments
I am an assertive and action oriented problem solver who takes pride in my work.
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• Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Capstone Project: Automated Flow Test Station — Benchmark Electronics
• Designed data mapping and control algorithm for a gantry robot using a Galil motion controller
• Applied SolidWorks for mechanical design review and CAD modeling throughout the project lifecycle
San Diego (Contract)
• Operated vacuum chamber for next gen laser produced plasma research using extreme high pressure gas
• Wrote equipment drivers for Bluesky Project experiment automation
San Diego (Contract)
• Provided Tier 3 escalation support for high-pressure droplet generator qualification tools on leading-edge
EUV lithography systems
• Diagnosed complex hardware/software failures through root cause analysis; implemented corrective and
preventive actions (CAPA) to restore 24 hour up-time
• Led concurrent product development and construction projects, taking electromechanical systems from
concept through design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
• Developed machine vision algorithms for interactive mechanical display
• Designed and built power distribution and motor control panel for lead screw actuated steel doors/windows
San Diego (Contract)
• Designed industrial control panels and P&ID diagrams using AutoCAD; led Factory Acceptance Testing
(FAT) verifying 100% compliance against design specifications
• Interpreted and produced electrical schematics and mechanical drawings for panel fabrication and field
installation
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• Developed a Linux-based real-time data logging and control system for a marine smart winch from
requirements through integration testing
• Designed data storage algorithm achieving 98% bit compression
• Programmed advanced motion control algorithms interfacing with tension and inertial motion sensors
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• Led preventative maintenance and equipment repair team at a high-throughput fulfillment sort center
• Standardized maintenance procedures and troubleshooting workflows using lean principles
• Analyzed machine operation and identified malfunctions, reducing equipment downtime and improving
operational efficiency
• Provided automation engineering support to PVC extrusion plants across multiple U.S. facilities
• Updated analog control panels with PLC based HMI control
• Managed concrete and steel structural projects across the San Francisco Bay region, overseeing vendor
coordination, timelines, and budgets
• Developed graphical user interfaces using AJAX and SVG for embedded control systems; built LabVIEWbased
data visualization and test automation tools for product validation
Qualification testing on Vanderlande conveyor controls and Honeywell Intelligrated crossbelt sorter
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Dematic conveyance systems
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