General Sales Manager

• Jan 2020 - Present

Application Engineer

• Feb 2018 - Jan 2020

Mobile Software Developer

• Dec 2017 - Mar 2018

Independant Entrepeneur

• Mar 2017 - Feb 2018

Enrolled in CEED's Self-Employment Benefits (SEB) program, and intensive 40-week training program designed to prepare aspiring entrepreneurs to start and operate a small business successfully.

Product Safety Engineer

• Sep 2014 - May 2016

● Contributing member of standard committees including ANSI/ITSDF B56.6 and US Technical Advisory Group for ISO/TC 110/SC 4 for rough terrain forklift trucks.● Active member of the Product Development Process (PDP) core team as a product safety representative.● Active member of operating manual and label review team both for Skyjack current products and product development.● Managed reported incidents and associated claims including: tracking progress of claims, investigations of incidents and potential issues, preparing discovery responses and liaising with legal counsel regarding claims.● Produced extensive analysis of incident and claims data for the purpose of examining current trends and making predictions for the future. Presented analysis to executives and counsel in several in-depth sessions.● Created and reviewed customer response documentation for safety related questions and requests.● Lead prototype safety reviews of physical machines in the static condition and also during operation.● Participated in regular DFMEA meetings, analyzing potential failure modes and introducing mitigating actions where necessary.● Created and implemented a new policy governing the use of aerial work platforms at all Skyjack sites worldwide.

Mechanical Designer

• Dec 2007 - Aug 2014

● Lead designer for two projects which earned North American and international patents.● Designed mobile and self-propelled feed mixers for the agricultural industry.● Implemented an ERP system and managed data for the foundation of manufacturing processes within the system.● Prototyped and tested new products and design ideas.● Analyzed third party test reports, including chemical and mechanical properties of materials and finite element analysis of weldments and assemblies.● Created 3D models and 2D drawings for production and prototyping.● Created and maintained technical documents, including operator’s manuals, parts books, and service bulletins.● Communicated with local and international manufacturers and suppliers.● Implemented quality testing procedures for many purchased parts.● Utilized electronic testing equipment as part of the design validation process.● Performed field testing at both local and international farms, generating test data for assistance in continuous product improvement.