Experience

Floré by Sun Genomics

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Technical Operations at Floré

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  San Diego, California, United States

• Sr. Process Engineer

  • Feb 2019 - Oct 2022

  Greater San Diego Area Work to optimize the manufacturing process. Scaled probiotic formulation capacity by 10x since 2019. Collaborate cross-functionality with the clinical science team assisting to streamline several laboratory processes including accessing, automation, and tooling resulting in the reduction of lab processing time by several hours while improving measurable outputs.



Kyocera International, Inc. (North America)

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Process Engineer

  • Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

  Greater San Diego Area Develop process design, procedure, and methods for new semiconductor product production. Program necessary machinery for process, supervise production and troubleshoot operational issues. Interface with customers to meet desired specifications, conduct qualification studies, and produce all necessary paperwork to provide consistent quality products



CHC Consulting, a Congruex Company

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Project Engineer

  • Dec 2017 - Jul 2018

  Carlsbad, CA Lead a team of design engineers, assign work, and review final network design. Work closely with QC team and project engineers to develop best practices and deliver network designs for construction to clients in a timely manner. Additionally interact with municipalities for records and permitting requests



Colorado School of Mines

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Researcher

  • Jan 2015 - May 2017

  Golden, CO Co-author of paper regarding the application of silica nano-particles for targeted drug delivery. Required process development, documentation, and problem solving skills. Gained experience on expanse of equipment including, BET, TGA, SEM, centrifuge, UV-Vis, and filtration. Included independent experimentation and analysis of results working directly under a PhD advisor.

• Unit Ops TA

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Golden, CO Maintained and supervised experiments ranging from distillation columns and adsorption towers to membrane separations and piping apparatuses, for over 70 students. Maintained experimental processes including troubleshooting, plumbing, pumping, and hardware and safety issues. Experience on fixing and replacing piping, GC-MS, and electric motors.



Johns Manville

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lab Technician Intern

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Littleton, CO Developed SOP’s, JSA’s, and new testing methods for quality assurance and raw material handling. Worked in a team of senior engineers to support plant operations in a hugely safety oriented environment. SOP development included statistical analysis, and an upstream quality test to reduce downtime and waste product. JSA development included the analysis of raw material transport from silos to manufacturing line. Responsibilities also included the review of samples from production plants across… Show more Developed SOP’s, JSA’s, and new testing methods for quality assurance and raw material handling. Worked in a team of senior engineers to support plant operations in a hugely safety oriented environment. SOP development included statistical analysis, and an upstream quality test to reduce downtime and waste product. JSA development included the analysis of raw material transport from silos to manufacturing line. Responsibilities also included the review of samples from production plants across the country and the operation of small electric furnace, light microscope, and viscosity meter. Show less



Sheet Metal Solutions, Inc.

• Shop Hand

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Tangent, OR Maintained and operated machinery used in the production and manufacturing of sheet metal products from generally raw materials in a team and safety oriented environment, while gaining hands on experience. Gained experience working with engineers in a craftsmen capacity, following design blueprints and accessing feasibility of the build. Worked with equipment such as presses, multi-ton shears, saws, plasma cutters, grinders, and spot welders.



Oregon State University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lab Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Corvallis, Oregon Area