Gateway Mission Requirements Integrator at NASA Johnson Space Center

• Jul 2023 - Present

President and Chief Designer

• Oct 2018 - Present

• Founded a 3D modeling and FDM printing company specializing in custom one-off designs, promotional materials, and wearable accessories • Designed parts and assemblies in SolidWorks with consideration for the limits and abilities of additive manufacturing processes • Developed unique 3D printing methods and coding that allow for creation of complex parts and assemblies, using multiple types of material, without significant post processing • Dedicated half the company production capacity to making “Montana masks” and face shields for donation early in the Covid-19 pandemic • Donated time and expertise to local schools in the use of their 3D printers and design software • Managed order processing, inventory tracking, hardware maintenance, and finances/taxes Show less

Director of Systems Engineering

• Jun 2017 - Jul 2023

• Project leader for design, fabrication, test, and deployment of custom mobile computers, CAD and AVL software systems, and RF/LTE/satellite communications systems in thousands of vehicles and fixed applications
• Spearheaded new product development by defining customer needs, designing and prototyping products, and generating engineering drawings for fabrication and assembly
• Created an in-house prototyping lab using Solidworks and both SLA and FDM 3D printers to make prototypes, assembly aids, and final products, eliminating thousands of dollars of expenses each month and allowing for more frequent and rapid execution of design changes
• Responsible for end to end system functionality for all customers, onboarding of new users, managed customer support requests and RMAs, organized software enhancements with Jira, tested software releases, and wrote users manuals at various technical levels
• Managed and maintained SQL server databases of thousands of customer devices
• Created custom GIS solutions using ArcGIS Pro for various customers based on their provided data to enhance the functionality of our software based maps and information displays
• Generated technical training material and gave classes to end users on the operation of hardware, software, and communications systems, greatly reducing the volume of trouble tickets and unnecessary RMAs
• Tuned and installed VHF and UHF radio base stations and custom base station controllers for private narrow band mobile data systems for CalFire, LA County Fire, LA City Fire and LARICS.
• Performed PCB component level hardware modification and repair in the lab and in the field, under the stress of active wildfires that allowed fire fighters and their vehicles to continue operations.
• Trained new technicians in job specific tasks as well as general communications technology topics Show less

Technical Operations Manager and Lead Instructor

• Jan 2015 - Mar 2017

• Subject matter expert consultant to Alcatel Lucent/Nokia for 9500MPR microwave radio system• Evaluated differences between hardware intended use and actual customer use cases to engineer design improvements that better suited customer needs• Wrote technical manuals, created 2D drawings and 3D models, and developed methods of procedure for highly detailed components and design changes to ensure customer requirements and industry standards were met• Managed projects with experience in customer communication, link budgeting, licensing, estimating, materials acquisition, construction supervision, and integration• Evaluated individual technician skills and organized teams to assure high quality delivery of services• Collaborated with industry representatives from across the country on the creation of safety standards for the tower industry in the formation of the National Wireless Safety Alliance Show less

Technical and Safety Training Specialist

• Apr 2013 - Dec 2014

• Researched new radio hardware and created technical documents and engineering drawings for teachable material to engineering, management, technician, and entry level students• Created and taught training programs for Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, Alcatel Lucent and Nokia on the function, installation, and operation of radio systems to over 1000 students across the country• Developed and taught general education and safety training covering RF communications, fiber optics, cellular network design, RF awareness, and tower climber safety and rescue• Consulted with customers on the most effective use of equipment and materials to meet their needs, budgetary constraints, and licensing requirements• Performed various survey, construction, testing, and audit work for cellular and microwave projects all over the country to verify quality and improve training classes• Operated on the road for months at a time, working extended hours to keep scheduling Show less

RF Network Engineer

• Sep 2011 - Mar 2013

• Provided RF design, installation, and support to a commercial microwave network spanning Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and Orange counties• Operated Ceragon, Axxelera, Hughes, Redline, and Dragonwave microwave systems• Performed structural analysis and wind loading calculations on towers and other broadcast structures• Applied technology specific RF testing and validation procedures • Climbed cell towers up to 500 feet to install, test, and tune equipment

Quality Assurance Team Lead

• Sep 2009 - May 2010

• Designed and constructed a wireless hospital patient monitoring device • Developed and implemented testing procedures to verify monitor quality, hardware durability, signal security and overall reliability • Reconciled design changes between component groups to create cohesive SolidWorks model • International SWE Team Tech competition winner • Designed and constructed a wireless hospital patient monitoring device • Developed and implemented testing procedures to verify monitor quality, hardware durability, signal security and overall reliability • Reconciled design changes between component groups to create cohesive SolidWorks model • International SWE Team Tech competition winner

Mechanical Team Leader

• Sep 2008 - May 2009

• Designed, built and tested an automated material fatigue testing device • Personally developed proof of concept that was selected as the final design • Responsible for SolidWorks modeling, structural analysis, material selection, fabrication and assembly • Designed test procedures for various materials for use in bumper systems • International SWE Team Tech competition winner • Designed, built and tested an automated material fatigue testing device • Personally developed proof of concept that was selected as the final design • Responsible for SolidWorks modeling, structural analysis, material selection, fabrication and assembly • Designed test procedures for various materials for use in bumper systems • International SWE Team Tech competition winner