Experience

Transcend Air Corporation

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Engineering

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Lead development of a family of turbine powered tilt wing aircraft. Assemble an A-team of designers and system engineers to rapidly redesign a 400 mph, twin turbine, 10,000 lb tilt wing aircraft for minimum certification risk while meeting all performance objectives. Developed and implemented all required processes including a fully integrated Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) single source of truth linking Cameo and Jama. Progressed from clean sheet to conforming conceptual design review in under six months.



Anglo American

• United Kingdom
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Engineer

  • Apr 2022 - Jun 2022



Ampaire

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Of Engineering

  • Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

  ● Responsible for the hiring, retention, and development of a best-in-class engineering management team. Develop and implement Engineering strategic resource plans.● Own, develop, and advance the People, Processes, Tools and Capabilities that enables the company to meet its objectives and deliverables including quality, qualification, and schedule.● Build organizational capacity; motivate and challenge others in a way that inspires and promotes excellence.● Provide leadership and develop objectives for the Engineering department to ensure the Engineering Management team is successful and resolve any issues that may get in the way of success.● Create an environment that fosters innovation and improved efficiency.● Establish and convey a vision and translate that into relatable terms for the engineering team and for all in the organization. ● Responsible for providing technical leadership, guidance, and oversight in all phases of the integrated product development process from ideation through design, test, certification, delivery & support.● Contribute at the senior level by working across different strategic and business units in the company; able to set, engage and champion the objectives of the organization across the board and with the engineering team.● Make hard decisions and be accountable for them even when the outcome is not what was expected or desired.

• Sr Director of Engineering

  • Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

  Oversee fast paced development projects leading to Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) of multiple commuter aircraft using megawatt class hybrid electric powertrain technology. Lead architect and driving force behind both the technology and the team. Hired, directed and motivated managers in all disciplines including system engineering, mechanical, electrical, software and test/development. Extensive direct oversight of lower level design and development due to staffing shortages.• Developed a clean sheet, best-in-class 100+ kW-hr traction battery to meet performance goals, power density and regulatory requirements including DO-160G, DO-254, DO-178C and DO-311A.• Developed a fully piloted hardware-in-the-loop simulation and development tool running on a real-time host and using a high fidelity Matlab/Simulink model. Used the model to develop flight code via ANSYS SCADE.• Developed system engineering processes and developed a requirements database in Jama consisting of thousands of items and relations. Fully linked to regulations.• Oversaw development of multiple powertrain test assets including Cessna 337 flying testbeds. Developed a prototype hybrid electric powertrain for the Cessna 208B Caravan in just four months.

• Director Of Engineering

  • Oct 2020 - Apr 2021



INOVA DRONE, INC

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Of Engineering

  • Dec 2019 - Oct 2020

  Oversee redesign efforts to meet military grade durability and reliability standards and also enable high volume production (DFM) of the ShadowQuad drone and SkyCommander mobile ground control product lines. Manage the IP portfolio. Oversee redesign efforts to meet military grade durability and reliability standards and also enable high volume production (DFM) of the ShadowQuad drone and SkyCommander mobile ground control product lines. Manage the IP portfolio.



Karem Aircraft

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Engineer

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Oversaw development of Karem's bid for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA). Led the internal design team and the technical interface with our Tier 1 industry partners on subject matter including overall vehicle layout, structures, systems integration, flight mechanics and control (GNC), powertrain and gearbox development, actuator design for traditional applications, mode transition and individual blade control (IBC), airworthiness and military utility. Quickly identified and retained multiple consultants to accelerate the initial design efforts.



Aeromaster Innovations Inc.

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner

  • Jan 2009 - Aug 2019

  Consulted on the detailed design of a certifiable engine/generator hybrid drive system for the UAM/DEP markets. Invented, developed and marketed a novel flow control valve that significantly reduces water waste by eliminating common inefficiencies in residential/commercial irrigation systems. Consulted on structural modifications of the Beechcraft 1900D to obtain a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for cargo conversion. Applied aerospace technology to develop disruptive products for consumer markets.



General Atomics

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Engineer

  • Jan 2013 - Oct 2015

  Full technical oversight of manufacturing the largest superconducting magnet in history. Developed all engineering processes, requirements and protocol. Managed 7 station lead engineers in the development of 10 custom manufacturing stations to transform 3 miles of 2" square stainless steel with a superconducting core into a 120 ton, 14 ft diameter, 50 kA, 13T magnet within 1mm form tolerances. Acted as technical interface for all design and manufacturing elements with our Oak Ridge National Lab customer. Chairman of all design reviews. Directly managed development of two highly challenging manufacturing stations due to staffing shortfalls. Designs included one-of-a-kind hardware and software solutions for robotic manipulation of the coil and automation of various manufacturing processes.



General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

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

• Staff Engineer

  • Jan 1994 - Jan 2013

  Chief Engineer and senior technical expert on development of Predator C jet aircraft: Oversaw integration of structural, mechanical, electrical, software and system engineering functions. Oversaw system level test and airworthiness interface with USAF customer. Previously Manager of Mechanical and Powerplant Engineering: Managed staff including engineers, designers, checkers, and associated supervisors. Grew staff, evolved group architecture and promoted/hired supervisors in structures, propulsion, servo actuation, landing gear systems, avionics/weapons systems integration, development test, and design support functions during post 9/11/2001 meteoric growth phase. Full administrative and technical authority over all aspects of design, development and associated sustaining engineering for all physical attributes of multiple aircraft. Responsible for implementation and continuous improvement of design control processes and associated software tools and training. Previously Engine Development Manager: Full budget and technical authority over development of a new state of the art opposed piston aircraft diesel engine. Recruited and assembled staff, designed and commissioned test facilities and successfully converted challenging requirements into a clean sheet design followed by a fully integrated prototype propulsion system. Previously ERAST Program Manager: Full budget and diplomatic authority for development of two different advanced highly-turbocharged Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV’s) for atmospheric research up to 65,000 feet. Previously one of three designers of the original Predator airframe and all systems integration layout.



Moller International

• M400 Program Manager

  • Jun 1991 - Mar 1994

  Responsible for all design, manufacturing, testing and development of a Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) 4 passenger Civil Aircraft. Program included concurrent development of extreme power density (2 Hp/lb) Rotary Engine that met all budget and performance milestones. Final product was a liquid-cooled 1.06 Liter, 150 Hp Wankel rotary engine and all associated systems that was concealed behind a 10.5" fan hub in a volume of less than one cubic foot. Designed integration of dual engines, fans and all related sub-systems into a flight-ready thrust vectoring nacelle system. Oversaw vehicle-level design including development of a custom Digital Flight Control System.



Cordray Research

• Broomfield, Colorado, United States

• Chief Engineer

  • Apr 1990 - Apr 1991

  Developed SHADOW VTOL UAV prototype. Oversaw all engineering and manufacturing activities. Advanced design from 3 view drawing to operational prototype including lightweight composite and metallic airframe, propulsion system development, and all flight controls and subsystems. Developed SHADOW VTOL UAV prototype. Oversaw all engineering and manufacturing activities. Advanced design from 3 view drawing to operational prototype including lightweight composite and metallic airframe, propulsion system development, and all flight controls and subsystems.



Leading Systems Inc

• Irvine, CA

• Aeronautical Design Engineer

  • Jun 1988 - Apr 1990

  Aeronautical Design Engineer: Responsible for significant portions of two fixed wing Endurance UAV programs including: Powerplant integration. Designed major airframe structural components, interfaces, and required tooling. Developed the launch profile, engine integration, and support equipment for a zero length rocket assisted take off. Managed the initial manufacturing program for GNAT-750 UAV. Significant hands-on experience in composite part and tooling fabrication. Yes, I worked in the shop! IP that I developed at Leading Systems formed the basis for Predator and everything that followed.