Senior Development Manager

• Mar 2023 - Present

Senior Project Manager

• Jun 2021 - Mar 2023

• Developed and executed project specific and client driven goals, schedules, budgets, strategies with methodologies to accomplish. • Coordinated due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team, project partners, and client. • Guided the client and team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documentation. • Managed project and project team performance against schedules, budgets, objectives and goals. • Prepared design execution strategies that mitigated risk and facilitated the successful design integration across design partners and vendors. Show less

Product Manager

• Jul 2020 - Feb 2021

• Aligned senior leadership and teams on strategic short- and long-term goals through designing a holistic, data-driven business model, including benchmarks, value propositions, and marketing strategies. • Launched a marketing campaign and new beta testing environments with target stakeholders, driving development goals to achieve profitability. • Analyzed customer and business needs, engaging with clients and prospects while onboarding talent to meet the goals of key product development projects. • Spearheaded enhancement initiatives for user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) features across the company’s SaaS platform through detailed prototyping, design, and execution. • Directed a full platform redesign project, collaborating with UI, UX, and graphic designers to implement value-added features on par with market-leading competitors. Show less

Senior Project Engineer

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2020

• Headed design management for a $200+ million-dollar capital improvement at a major Walt Disney theme park, leading the technical integration of facility, ride, and show design from concept through construction. • Successfully accelerated the design packages 4 months ahead of schedule, enabling permit release and early procurement of materials and subcontractors despite budget limitations. • Strategized with construction managers, contractors, architects, and engineers to outline key deliverables and 2 package strategies, supporting construction objectives while saving on staffing costs. • Mitigated risks and concerns due to the overlapping boundaries of 2 simultaneous projects. Coordinated between architects and engineers for efficient change management and compliance with local jurisdictions. • Facilitated 1:1 meetings with local permitting authorities to resolve ownership and design concerns, receiving buy-off that enabled efficient scheduling and early completion. • Played a key role in effective resource planning throughout the project life cycle, partnering with the Design Manager and recruiting internal and external talent to achieve project deliverables. • Enforced compliance with Disney standards, guidelines, and codes as the point of contact for stakeholders, Architect of Record/Engineer of Record (AOR/EOR), Operations, and Engineering Lines of Business. • Maximized the delivery of quality in coordinating design deliverables, managing contract documents, and supporting program implementation and tracking. Show less

HVAC Systems Engineer / Subcontract Technical Lead

• Nov 2017 - Sep 2018

• Evolved the HVAC technical design, reducing commercial issues and gaining buy-in from internal customers and subcontractors for project scope and execution strategy. • Expedited start-up systems testing by coordinating with field and start up engineers and contractors on a work-off strategy and submittals prioritization processes. • Eliminated the backlog of a $40 million-dollar subcontract within 4 months with zero delays in the installation and turnover of HVAC systems to operations. Show less

Resident Engineer

• Apr 2017 - Nov 2017

• Selected to lead a 9-month project, creating a holistic design package, including specifications, concept drawings, and a bid package 5 months ahead of schedule. • Strengthened operator safety by executing a late project change order to ensure chemical rockets’ testing and provided pressure relief analysis, calculations, and design recommendations for high-temperature systems. • Aligned iterative system design with interface boundaries, operation principles, and functional requirements through site walks with the owner, operations, DOD, and discipline leads. Show less

Mechanical Handling Lead

• Jul 2016 - Apr 2017

• Steered smooth business operations through developing and managing production scheduling, budgeting, and resource loading. • Aligned execution strategy and goals with the scope of work across the mechanical handling team as well as procedural, industry, and quality standards.• Awarded Outstanding Technical Paper and Best Process Improvement at the NS&E Technology Fair, recognized for technical expertise and innovation.

Procurement Engineer - Commercial Grade Dedication

• Nov 2015 - Jul 2016

• Developed dedication plans for complex equipment, including failure mode analysis,technical evaluations, dedication strategy, and procurement methods• Performed audits for qualification of supplier NQA-1 programs• Assessed supplier manufacturing and testing programs for source verification of criticaldesign features

Management Assistant

• Jul 2015 - Nov 2015

• Prepared engineering plans and reports for senior management• Composed project policies and programs • Generated and distributed customer relationship management surveys• Implemented employee feedback programs and communication tools• Performed Six Sigma process improvement plans for engineering organization• Maintained organization charts and staffing metrics• Planned, budgeted, and executed team-building events (600+ employees)• Supported client and internal project assessments• Created applications to eliminate redundant processes and improve production Show less

Mechanical Handling Engineer

• Nov 2013 - Jun 2015

• Maintained project schedule activities for earned value management• Resolved technical engineering issues for nuclear remote handling equipment andprocurements• Developed engineering drawing packages and 3D models of equipment• Authored specifications, requisitions, and design change notices• Reviewed supplier documentation for compliance with project requirements andindustry codes and standards

Research Operations Engineer

• Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

• Manufactured and cast reactive metal alloys; emphasis in bulk metallic glasses (amorphous metals). • Operated and maintained high vacuum systems (vacuum arc re-melting, VAR), and casting furnaces. • Created layouts of equipment and utilities for facilities. • Set, prepared, and analyzed material samples utilizing Struers equipment and optical microscopes (cutting, grinding, hot setting, fine grinding, lapping, polishing, etc.). • Manufactured and cast reactive metal alloys; emphasis in bulk metallic glasses (amorphous metals). • Operated and maintained high vacuum systems (vacuum arc re-melting, VAR), and casting furnaces. • Created layouts of equipment and utilities for facilities. • Set, prepared, and analyzed material samples utilizing Struers equipment and optical microscopes (cutting, grinding, hot setting, fine grinding, lapping, polishing, etc.).

Engineer Tech IV

• May 2012 - Sep 2012

• Created and designed mechanical drawing package of modified Pulverizer equipment utilizing SolidWorks, material analysis by x-ray fluorescence, material hardness testing, and dimensioning with micrometers, depth gauges, and calipers. • Managed and observed installation of Pulverizer gearbox, checking overall flatness of sole plate, sole plate impression of contact surface, and tolerances to meet OEM specifications. • Inspected fossil fuel power plant boiler for failed or damaged high pressure boiler tubes. Examined boiler tubes visually and with ultrasonic thickness (UT) measurements. Cooperated with boilermakers’ for repair of tubes and heat shields per ASME code. • Collaborated with vendors for installation of Plant equipment. • Conducted non-destructive and destructive examinations of high pressure welds through visual inspection, dye-penetrant testing, and guided weld-bending per AWS code. Show less

Team Member

• Aug 2011 - May 2012

• Designed suspension antiroll system utilizing CatiaV5. Manufactured suspension components on manual mill and manual lathe from stock steel and aluminum. Used Finite Element Analysis on CatiaV5 to analyze components for stresses, deflection, and factor of safety. • Designed throttle linkage assembly using SAM 6.1, CatiaV5. Manufactured mechanisms via Mastercam on CNC mill and manual mill from stock aluminum plate. • Conducted dynamic testing of racecar suspension checking toe, camber, tire wear patterns, tire temperatures, suspension dampening, and alignment. • Fabricated shields, guards, cooling system, housings, and misc. components from sheet metal and carbon fiber. • Repaired failed vehicle components under stressful competition environment. • Created and delivered presentations of racecar developments for university exhibits, showcases, and fundraising. Show less

Engineer Tech IV

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

• Analyzed air pre-heating system steam and condensate pressures and temperatures for failure analysis of de-superheater. Worked with AA servicemen for proper rebuild of steam de-superheater. • Performed root cause analysis of gearbox failure. Collaborated with The Gear Works of Seattle for rebuild of gearbox per manufacturer specifications. Communicated with vendors for acquisition of gearbox bearings, shafts and gears. • Managed repair of fatigued rotary dumper rails. Collaborated with Albina Pipe Bending of Portland, AA servicemen, and Carpenters for removal and replacement of load bearing rails. • Observed integration and testing of mercury, SOx, NOx emission control systems for environmental compliance of fossil fueled power plant. Show less

Engineer Asst

• May 2010 - Aug 2010

• Analyzed existing facility piping for addition of higher capacity pump. • Created layout of carrot processing facility by taking measurements and producing representation of buildings and equipment in AutoCAD. • Removed old conveyor components and integrated new pepper conveying system to improve facility efficiency and reliability. • Fabricated and installed conveyors, chutes, shakers, separators, piping and pumps for pepper conveying systems. • Analyzed existing facility piping for addition of higher capacity pump. • Created layout of carrot processing facility by taking measurements and producing representation of buildings and equipment in AutoCAD. • Removed old conveyor components and integrated new pepper conveying system to improve facility efficiency and reliability. • Fabricated and installed conveyors, chutes, shakers, separators, piping and pumps for pepper conveying systems.

AA Serviceman Trainee

• May 2009 - Aug 2009

• Worked alongside plant engineering and ALSTOM for removal and installation of 640 MW generator rotor & hydrogen cooling system. • Worked as a craftsman rebuilding pumps, valves, soot blowers, heat exchangers, HVAC fans and compressors, diesel and gas engines. Performed preventative maintenance on company vehicles, soot blowing systems, ash handling systems, coal conveying systems, and pump vibrations. Daily troubleshooting of failed systems and components. • Operated lathes, drill presses, bead blasting machines, hoists, hand tools, band saws, hydraulic torque wrenches and rams, bearing heaters, grinders, and heavy equipment. Show less