Skills
Interests
Experience
Useful
Considered
Well made
Beautiful
These are my core design values, and I strive to imbue them in everything I do. I’ve always been fascinated by technology and I’ve loved making things since I was a kid. Solving a tangible need with a beautiful solution is a practice I love and resides in my core. Collaborating with an enthusiastic and talented team to create a far better outcome than otherwise possible energizes me. I like thinking big, working fast, yet carefully, holistically, and long-term, zooming out on company strategy, zooming in on details. I’m always improving, growing, and executing to the highest standard possible. All while achieving a larger mission, connecting my work to something deeper, tethered to improving the world, leaving it better than when I began.
Engineering
My core competency is certainly engineering. Whether it’s electrical, mechanical, or software, I have led a wide range of projects in product development and manufacturing. My experience spans end-to-end project management, from requirements gathering and design to production oversight, quality assurance, and customer support.
Electrical Design Tools
Altium
Eagle
OrCAD
ST Micro
Microchip
Atmel
STM32 Cube IDE
MPLAB
Atmel Studio
AVR
ARM
Verilog
FPGA's
SOC's
ASIC's
Mechanical Design Tools
Solidworks
Fusion 360
AutoCAD
Software
Windows
Linux
Visual Studio
C
C++
C#
HTML
CSS
Javascript
SQL
Python
PHP
MATLAB
Github
WordPress
Affinity Photo
Affinity Designer
Affinity Publisher
Product Development
Customer Focused
I prioritize customer support to build strong relationships and develop products that align with their needs.
Outside the Box Thinking
I thrive in environments that demand creativity. I love turning ideas into solutions that solve real problems.
Collaboration
I’m a great team leader and member. I love working with other professionals to produce and sell great products.
Manufacturing
Quality
I am constantly striving to deliver the highest possible quality and I am always looking to improve.
Efficiency
I am familiar with lean practices to reduce waste, enhance efficiency, and support cost control.
Proficiency
I bring technical proficiency in machinery, automation, and modern production techniques.
Project Management
Communication & Leadership
I am a clear and effective communicator and leader, building strong teams to achieve goals.
Organization & Planning
I’m very well organized, creating detailed plans, timelines, balancing workloads, and anticipating risks.
Problem Solving
I expect the unexpected and use critical thinking and creative problem-solving to find solutions.
Operations Management
Process Optimization
I love strategizing and streamlining processes to boost productivity, reduce waste, and improve output and quality.
Leadership
I am a confident leader. I try to align goals, motivate teams, and resolve conflicts constructively.
Data Analysis & Decision Making
I’m a big advocate of using data, metrics, and KPIs to make informed decisions and assess changes.
Graphic Design
Creativity
I use my creativity to develop original, visually engaging designs that effectively communicate messages.
Attention to Detail
I ensure high-quality output by focusing on details for cohesive, professional presentations.
Design Tools
My skillset includes mastery of many software design tools to create balanced and polished designs.
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
I love product development and I’m passionate about combining elegant designs with strategic business plans.
Strategic Thinking & Creativity
Blending strategic planning with creative execution, setting goals, effective outreach campaigns.
Technology Strategy
Developing long-term technology plans to align with business goals and profiting from emerging technologies.
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Engineering
My passion for electrical and mechanical engineering drives my enthusiasm for product development. I thrive on the challenge of turning innovative ideas into tangible products. In every project, I consider not only the engineering aspects but also aesthetics, market potential, and sales strategies. Understanding customer needs and market trends is crucial, as it allows me to tailor products for maximum appeal and usefulness.
Business Development
Sailing
When I can, I love sailing, boating, and otherwise being on or near the water. Every time I get on a boat it’s a new adventure, allowing me to explore beautiful coastlines and distant shores. I am in love with the idea of walking out my back door, getting on a 50ft sailboat, and going anywhere in the world.
Chess
I love chess. I’ve played over 100,000 games. Not saying I’m great, but I like to play. I mostly play 2+1 bullet, but I prefer longer time controls if I have time for longer games. I typically play the Scotch as white and Taimonov Sicilian as black. I like complicated aggressive games, with lots of tension and big attacks. If I’m not playing chess, I can often be found watching chess.
Music
I love listening to and playing music. I’ve been playing guitar for over 20 years and have quite the collection. I was first chair saxophone all through high school. I have a pretty eclectic taste from opera and classical to rock, metal, and EDM.
Animals
I love all of natures animals. I’m a friend to all dogs and I’ve personally helped foster literally hundreds of cats. We had horses growing up and there is magnificent riding to be had all over the Appalachians. I love the turtles and the birds at my apartment complex.
AI Art
I’ve been having a pretty good time with AI Art.
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Hello there, I’m an engineer who likes to dabble in web design and marketing.
I’m mostly a product development guy, but I like to wander.
Let’s do something great together.
I specialize in product development and manufacturing and I have extensive experience managing projects, leading teams, and solving problems. I get excited about business development and marketing. Actively looking for a new role.
I aim to be pleasant and strive for excellence. I am organized, disciplined, and have an eye for details. I thrive in complex, ambiguous environments. I work hard because I want to do things that I’m proud of.
I am a multi-disciplined engineer with 17 years of experience in product development and manufacturing. I am a strong communicator and problem-solver with a track record of delivering successful projects.
I bring end-to-end product acumen, constantly striving to generate the highest impact possible. I have a diverse engineering background and I’m good at communicating technical things to non-technical people.
Multi Disciplined
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
R & D
Experienced in research and development, focusing on innovation, prototype testing, and iterative design to drive successful product advancements.
Prototyping
Adept in prototyping, using rapid design techniques to create functional models that facilitate testing and reduce design cycle time.
Product Design
Expert product designer, adept at translating concepts into functional prototypes, ensuring usability, aesthetics, and market viability.
Project Management
Proficient in project management, excelling in planning, execution, and team leadership to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Engineering
Electrical, mechanical, software – applying innovative solutions to deliver the maximum possible value.
CAD
Fluent in several mechanical and electrical CAD packages, designing precise models that optimize performance and support effective project development.
Manufacturing
Extensive experience in manufacturing, with expertise in production efficiency, quality control, and operations leadership to optimize operations and reduce costs.
Software
Proficient in software development – coding, debugging, and application optimization across various programming languages and frameworks.
PRODUCT TO MARKET
UI/UX Design
UI/UX design is important for creating intuitive, engaging experiences that enhance user satisfaction and build brand loyalty.
Web Design
A sleek website is vital for establishing credibility, ensuring user engagement, and creating seamless online experiences.
Branding
Branding is essential for building trust, differentiating your business, and fostering strong connections with your audience.
Graphic Design
Graphic design is crucial for visually communicating ideas, enhancing brand identity, and creating memorable impressions.
SEO
SEO is essential for increasing visibility, driving organic traffic, and improving search rankings to boost online success.
PROJECTS
Proprietary AD Board
Surgical Headlight Camera System
Touch Screen Control Interface
Funk Lights
DJI Inspire Tether Kit with Backup Battery
DON'T JUST TAKE MY WORD FOR IT.
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Present Day
Seeking Opportunities
New Frontiers
Dec 2024
Seeking a position that leverages my technical skills and aligns with my passions and goals. Until I find that, I am available for contract work anywhere I might be a good fit.
I want to contribute to a company’s growth and success, creating long term value for the organization and myself. I get excited about the growth potential for small businesses.
I aspire to be in a position to help shape the direction of the company and foster new business development, with the goal of reaping the rewards of my sweat equity in the future.
Aiming for the ability to fund a lifestyle that includes having a family, owning a home with a 50ft sailboat docked out back, and regular international travel.
Suntek Sunergies
Project Manager
Jacksonville, Fl
April 2020 – Sept 2023
Responsible for planning and executing engineering design projects in the development of new medical and veterinary lighting and video products.
Oversee and coordinate engineering efforts to ensure on time and on budget deliverables.
Provide technical expertise in the design, testing, and implementation of new technologies.
Tactical Telehealth System for Combat Medics
Funk Lights
Survival First
Drone Aviation Corporation
Electrical Engineer
Jacksonville, Fl
July 2016 – July 2017
Senior design engineer responsible for developing electrical solutions for tethered drone applications.
Primarily concerned with printed circuit board design and manufacturing with special considerations for weight and efficiency.
Circuit design, schematic capture, board layout, procurement, population, testing, and programming – embedded controllers, sensor amplification, current sense, power supplies, battery charging, cell balancing.
Active Winch Tether System
DJI Inspire Tether Kit with Backup Battery
DJI Inspire Tether Kit with Backup Battery
BWCS
Shift Technical Engineer / Nuclear Test Conductor
Piketon, OH
July 2011 – July 2012
One of four shift technical engineers responsible for providing leadership and direction to operations management, engineers, operators, and maintenance.
Responsible for the safe operation and monitoring of all plant equipment.
Design modifications to existing plant configuration meeting engineering specifications and nuclear safety considerations.
Revision and approval of test instructions, procedures, engineering specs, work control packages, purchase orders etc.
KOH Scrubber pH Probe
KOH Scrubber pH Probe
Process Off-gas O2 Sensor
Process Off-gas O2 Sensor
University of Pittsburgh
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Pittsburgh, PA
Aug 2002-Aug 2007
Mechanical Design
Fluid Dynamics
Thermal Dynamics
Mechanical Vibrations
Calculus
Circuits
Mathematics
Mechatronics
Philosophy
Statics
Dynamic Systems
Heat Transfer
Mechanical Measurements
Differential Equations
Finite Element Analysis
Computer Science
Physics
Engineering Management
Present Day
Seeking Opportunities
New Frontiers
Dec 2024
Seeking a position that leverages my technical skills and aligns with my passions and goals. Until I find that, I am available for contract work anywhere I might be a good fit.
I want to contribute to a company’s growth and success, creating long term value for the organization and myself. I get excited about the growth potential for small businesses.
I aspire to be in a position to help shape the direction of the company and foster new business development, with the goal of reaping the rewards of my sweat equity in the future.
Aiming for the ability to fund a lifestyle that includes having a family, owning a home with a 50ft sailboat docked out back, and regular international travel.
Goldfinger Monitors
Engineering & Product Manager
Charleston, SC
Sept 2023 - Present
Lead a team of 10 engineers and technicians to develop and manufacture new touchscreen monitor products from concept to mass production.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded, making essential product data readily available, automating processes wherever possible.
Oversee development and integration of IT solutions to organize and maintain comprehensive documentation of the company’s extensive product portfolio, which included POS systems, card readers, game boards, and logic boxes.
Handle all marketing efforts from designing the website and trade show materials to creating high-quality brochure spec sheets to support sales.
LED Controller
Proprietary AD Board
Marketing
Custom Monitor Builds
Custom Monitor Builds
Custom Monitor Builds
Marketing
Spec Sheet Development
Suntek Sunergies
Project Manager
Jacksonville, Fl
April 2020 – Sept 2023
Plan and execute engineering design projects for developing new medical and veterinary lighting and video products.
Oversee and coordinate engineering efforts to ensure on-time and on-budget deliverables.
Provide technical expertise in designing, testing, and implementing new technologies.
Tactical Telehealth System for Combat Medics
Funk Lights
Sunoptic Technologies
Electrical Engineer
Jacksonville, Fl
July 2017 – April 2020
Manage and lead large engineering projects for a line of medical video and lighting products.
Team lead in design of surgical camera systems and touch screen controllers.
Responsible for engineering design, system integration, software development, testing, compliance, and documentation.
Surgical Headlight Camera System
Titan HDC-300 Surgical Headlight Camera System
Touch Screen Control Interface
Touch Screen Control Interface for Family of Lighting and Camera Products
Surgical Headlight Camera System
Touch Screen Control Interface
Drone Aviation Corporation
Electrical Engineer
Jacksonville, Fl
July 2016 – July 2017
Senior design engineer responsible for developing electrical solutions for tethered drone applications.
Primarily concerned with printed circuit board design and manufacturing with special considerations for weight and efficiency.
Circuit design, schematic capture, board layout, procurement, population, testing, and programming – embedded controllers, sensor amplification, current sense, power supplies, battery charging, cell balancing.
DJI Inspire Tether Kit with Backup Battery
Active Winch Tether System
Jenivox
Electrical Engineer
Jacksonville, Fl
July 2012 – July 2016
Successfully designed and implemented a variety of product and process control systems for customers nationwide, primarily focused on electrical design and embedded software development.
Responsible for engaging directly with customers to produce and procure engineering proposals, drawings, parts, products, and control systems.
Micro Soldering Manufacturing Process
Micro Soldering Manufacturing Process
Voice Coach Biofeedback Bluetooth Device
Voice Coach Biofeedback Bluetooth Device
Micro Soldering Manufacturing Process
Voice Coach Biofeedback Bluetooth Device
BWCS
Shift Technical Engineer / Nuclear Test Conductor
Piketon, OH
July 2011 – July 2012
One of four shift technical engineers responsible for providing leadership and direction to operations management, engineers, operators, and maintenance.
Responsible for the safe operation and monitoring of all plant equipment.
Design modifications to existing plant configuration meeting engineering specifications and nuclear safety considerations.
Revision and approval of test instructions, procedures, engineering specs, work control packages, purchase orders etc.
KOH Scrubber pH Probe
Process Off-gas O2 Sensor
Infosight Corporation
R&D Engineer
Chillicothe, OH
Dec 2007 – July 2011
Part of small team of engineers responsible for developing all products, processes, and technology offerings.
Circuit design, programming, firmware development, prototyping, and research.
Troubleshoot, repair, test, and develop/document test procedures for all printed circuit boards.
PLC programming, electrical and minor mechanical design for custom machinery builds.
Assist in network administration and maintenance.
Cryogenic Vial Marking
Cryogenic Vial Marking
Biopsy Cassette Coater
Biopsy Cassette Coater
Cryogenic Vial Marking
Biopsy Cassette Coater
University of Pittsburgh
B.S.M.E.
Pittsburgh, PA
Aug 2002-Aug 2007
During my time at the University of Pittsburgh, I earned my degree in Mechanical Engineering, building a solid foundation across diverse and challenging subjects. My studies encompassed core areas such as math, physics, and computer science, static and dynamic systems, circuits, and thermal systems, providing me with a robust understanding of electro-mechanical systems.
Beyond technical courses, I took every history and philosophy class I could, gaining valuable perspective and critical thinking skills. This well-rounded education equipped me to approach engineering challenges with a broad understanding of things and some deep knowledge of the things I’m passionate about.
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Vibrations
Fluid Dynamics
Mechanical Statics and Dynamics
Mechatronics
Thermal Dynamics
Mathematics
Engineering Management
Calculus
Mechanical Measurements
Circuits
Differential Equations
Physics
Computer Science
Finite Element Analysis
Heat Transfer
Philosophy
Meyersdale Area
High School
Meyersdale, PA
May 2002
Embraced the spirit of teamwork and perseverance through wrestling and hockey. Each practice and game taught me valuable lessons in discipline and resilience. These experiences not only forged lifelong friendships but also prepared me for the challenges ahead, both on and off the mat and ice.
Outside of sports, my involvement in the Boy Scouts instilled a sense of community and leadership, forever shaping my character and values.
Scouting
Scouting
Scouting