Experience

Sub Sea Systems, Inc.

• United States
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Engineer

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Lead engineering effort for Aquaticar, the world's first underwater ride, a submersible vehicle powered entirely by air bubbles. Lead engineering effort for Aquaticar, the world's first underwater ride, a submersible vehicle powered entirely by air bubbles.



Mantis Spearfishing

• Business Owner

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  -Designed, built, tested and brought to market four products in less than three years -Changed industry standards by bringing high quality, low cost wetsuits to market -Developed innovative products using injection molding and easy manufacturing techniques -Worked with manufacturers overseas including Turkey, China and Taiwan -Negotiated distribution agreements (and actively distributing) with fifteen companies worldwide, including the top two companies in the industry -Distributed most recognized product (the Roller Muzzle) in five countries -Created website, ran social media campaign, and all marketing including Mantis apparel -Multiple world records set with Mantis products -Launching a new product after three years of testing in 2019 Show less



Lakeshore Learning Materials

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Product Development Engineer

  • Mar 2021 - Mar 2023

  -Lead and contributed to engineering for projects across several product lines including: Sensory Fidget Board Jumbo Stacking Cubes Princess Cloud Castle RV/Camper Playset Mars Rover Pet Vet Carrier Classroom Furniture (adjustable standing tables, rocker chair, etc.) -Worked with cross-functional team to determine design specifications, test plans, and marketing needs -Built and tested prototypes using 3D printing and in-house workshop -Lead and contributed to engineering for projects across several product lines including: Sensory Fidget Board Jumbo Stacking Cubes Princess Cloud Castle RV/Camper Playset Mars Rover Pet Vet Carrier Classroom Furniture (adjustable standing tables, rocker chair, etc.) -Worked with cross-functional team to determine design specifications, test plans, and marketing needs -Built and tested prototypes using 3D printing and in-house workshop



Freudenberg Medical

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Product Development Engineer

  • Nov 2019 - Mar 2021

  -Lead product development team on design aspect of all new projects -Currently driving multiple new class I products to market -Freudenberg is pursuing at least one patent based on my work in the first year -Lead product development team on design aspect of all new projects -Currently driving multiple new class I products to market -Freudenberg is pursuing at least one patent based on my work in the first year



Arch Day Design

• Engineering Consultant (Medical Device)

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2019

  - Successfully carried eight Class I and Class II products from concept to market -Lead and or contributed heavily to over 20 projects in Class I, II, and III -Worked in a variety of fields including orthopedics, plastic surgery, diagnostic testing and trauma) -Led all aspects of testing for a new shoulder implant (fatigue, strength, wear, creep, puncture resistance). Ran 10 million cycles, currently this device is in human trials. -Designed and built all test fixtures in-house, including developing mock synovial fluid -Contributed in over $10,000 per month in royalties -Created four products that were sold or licensed to big companies -Worked with big name companies: Stryker, Arthrex, MicroAire, Linvatec, Zimmer -Prepared 510(k) submissions for FDA approval -Met and worked with manufacturers, engineers, doctors, and third party consultants -Worked on projects all over the body including, but not limited to: shoulder implants, bone fixation devices, suture cutters, suture passers, and tibial osteotomy devices -Experienced in operating rooms as well as with cadavers Show less



Zodiac Aerospace

• France
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Engineer

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2012

  -Worked on projects with Delta Airlines, Air France, and Avianca Taca -Designed seat shells and furniture for Boeing, Airbus and other Aircraft -Modeled components in Catia, including work in extensive assemblies (100k+ components) -Worked on projects with Delta Airlines, Air France, and Avianca Taca -Designed seat shells and furniture for Boeing, Airbus and other Aircraft -Modeled components in Catia, including work in extensive assemblies (100k+ components)



Boston Scientific

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Intern (Neuromodulation)

  • Jun 2009 - Sep 2009

  -Led a development project for spinal cord stimulator fixation in the lower back. -Designed, developed, analyzed implants for fixation to fascia -Worked with cadavers to test and troubleshoot design -Patent application was filed for this design work -Led a development project for spinal cord stimulator fixation in the lower back. -Designed, developed, analyzed implants for fixation to fascia -Worked with cadavers to test and troubleshoot design -Patent application was filed for this design work



St. Jude Medical

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Co-Op (CRM)

  • Mar 2008 - Aug 2008

  -Worked on new Lead Technology for pacemakers -Designed and tested methods for attaching sensors to lead tips -Created a smarter pacemaker with a team of eight -Worked on new Lead Technology for pacemakers -Designed and tested methods for attaching sensors to lead tips -Created a smarter pacemaker with a team of eight