Experience

TelAztec LLC

• United States
• Nanotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Technology Officer

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Burlington, Massachusetts, United States PI on SBIR projects. Lead in product development of novel nano-structured optical components, from theory to fabrication/implementation. General technology innovation and oversight of in-house technical operations.

• Senior Scientist

  • Oct 2016 - Sep 2022

  Burlington, MA Scientist/engineer with broad range of responsibilities: - Development of theoretical models for nano-structured optical surfaces (metasurfaces) in several government-funded contracts regarding high-energy laser materials - Reactive ion etch recipe development for plasma etching of nano-structures into dielectric materials, including random anti-reflecting nano-texture in laser crystals - Develop photolithography and interference holography procedures for patterning various periodic… Show more Scientist/engineer with broad range of responsibilities: - Development of theoretical models for nano-structured optical surfaces (metasurfaces) in several government-funded contracts regarding high-energy laser materials - Reactive ion etch recipe development for plasma etching of nano-structures into dielectric materials, including random anti-reflecting nano-texture in laser crystals - Develop photolithography and interference holography procedures for patterning various periodic structures - Characterization of fabricated metasurfaces via reflection and transmission measurements in UV, VIS and NIR wavelength ranges using spectrometers and interferometers - Data analysis - Lend support on technical writing in publications and project reporting - Reactive ion etch machine maintenance and engineering - Vacuum pump maintenance - 3D printing of engineering tools (SLA, FDM), creation of 2D mechanical drawings for machining - Research and development in scaling up of in-house cleaning procedures to meet future manufacturing demand Major contributions: - Developed plasma etch recipe for self-forming RAR nano-texture in new 30cm diameter etch tool - Introduced state-of-the-art 3D wave optics modeling software COMSOL to the suite of physics simulation capabilities at TelAztec - Developed internal Python code for compiling, analyzing and plotting large quantities of raw data files recorded by several different measurement instruments; high impact on commercial job efficiency - Improved NRE efficiency by introducing CAD (AutoDesk F360), 3D printing of molds/fixtures, and vacuum forming of custom packages to the engineering workflow



RBC Bearings

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Senior Capstone Project

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  Oxford, CT - Awarded 2nd place in MSE Senior Capstone Project Competition - Designed experiments for laser cladding of stainless steel wear-resistant coatings on plain bearings - Performed metallography and hardness tests on claddings in order to establish a relationship between process parameters and results - Analyzed cost and efficiency of the laser cladding process - Made definitive suggestions on how to improve the process of cladding plain bearings in subsequent work



MagiQ Technologies

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

• Engineering Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Somerville, MA • Assisted in package design and assembly of fiber-optic interferometers for use in phased array and seismology applications • Improved machine shop skills to a proficient degree • Improved teamwork and interpersonal skills in a business setting



Science Research Laboratory, Inc.

• Türkiye
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineering Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Somerville, MA • Contributed knowledge of thermodynamics and SC devices to the product design process • Improved CAD software skills by designing fiber-coupled laser diode arrays and complex heat sinks • Ran maintenance of laser cooling stations (water supply, wires, computer calibration, pH monitoring) • Repaired/recalibrated electrical monitoring devices • Gained skills in assembling and packaging laser arrays