Experience

Opto-Alignment Technology, Inc.

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Indian Trail, North Carolina, United States • Retain all previous roles duties as well as taking over all aspects of manufacturing, calibration, and certification of products • Manage daily production operations • Oversee all levels of staff activity to move production as well as R&D projects forward efficiently • Developed processes to improve productivity, organization and enhance performance to clear existing backlog. • Work closely with upper management on production schedules as well as project priority • Work… Show more • Retain all previous roles duties as well as taking over all aspects of manufacturing, calibration, and certification of products • Manage daily production operations • Oversee all levels of staff activity to move production as well as R&D projects forward efficiently • Developed processes to improve productivity, organization and enhance performance to clear existing backlog. • Work closely with upper management on production schedules as well as project priority • Work closely with purchasing/inventory manager to ensure all parts are in stock, and on time for manufacturing. • Work closely with upper management ensuring all safety regulations are maintained.

• Opto Mechanical/Instrument Systems Engineer

  • Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

  Indian Trail, North Carolina, United States • Moved to a role emphasized on manufacturing, calibration, certification, and installation of flagship tools • Worked closely with customers to install, and troubleshoot products on site and remotely • Worked with upper management on Research & Development of new products and accessories

• Opto Mechanical/Instrument Systems Technician

  • Sep 2016 - Mar 2017

  Indian Trail, North Carolina, United States • Shadowed senior employees to quickly learned to assemble, align, and certify simple and complex optical assemblies • Learned to use and maintain our company flagship product the Laser Alignment Station for optical alignment and inspection



University of South Carolina

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lab Safety Officer

  • Jan 2015 - May 2016

  Columbia, South Carolina • Collaborate with lab inspectors to be sure lab is operating safely and within regulations • Implementing and enforcing lab safety procedures • Maintaining and updating chemical inventories and MSDSs • Maintaining and updating equipment inventories and manuals • Properly storing and disposing of chemicals and waste • Periodic checking of safety equipment (safety showers, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, laser safety signs, etc.)

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Dec 2013 - May 2016

  Graduate research assistant in Dr. Mike Angel's analytical chemistry lab. Relevant Skills • Construction and utilization of a Fourier transform Raman Spectrometer to analyze solid, liquid, and gas sample • Performing experiments with and repairing lab equipment including interferometers, spectrometers, lasers, and opto-mechanics • Extensive familiarity utilizing optics and opto-mechanics • Extensive familiarity with lasers and LEDs at various wavelengths • Working… Show more Graduate research assistant in Dr. Mike Angel's analytical chemistry lab. Relevant Skills • Construction and utilization of a Fourier transform Raman Spectrometer to analyze solid, liquid, and gas sample • Performing experiments with and repairing lab equipment including interferometers, spectrometers, lasers, and opto-mechanics • Extensive familiarity utilizing optics and opto-mechanics • Extensive familiarity with lasers and LEDs at various wavelengths • Working knowledge of spectroscopy techniques and instruments • Working knowledge of Igor Pro, Matlab, and WinSpec software

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  Columbia, South Carolina Area • Set up and maintained labs (ranging from general chemistry labs to instrumental analysis labs) • Enforced lab rules and safety procedures • Directed students during lab procedures and assist students during office hours • Evaluated lab reports and assignments



University of South Carolina

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Technician

  • Jan 2009 - May 2012

  Columbia, South Carolina Area • Set up all undergraduate physics lab • Maintained and repaired lab equipment • Provided support with operational procedures to the teaching assistants and students