Experience

National Cycle, Inc.
• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Project Engineer

  • Apr 2012 - Present


YMCA Adventure Guides Program

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Technical Consultant

  • 2009 - Jun 2013

  Effectively upgraded obsolete technology from hard-wired to wireless and customized systems for use in harsh environments; built reliability into systems, restructured charges and chemical formulations for effects. Additionally provided multiple types of pyrotechnic equipment utilized in various events; developed operation manuals and led training sessions for new operators. Effectively upgraded obsolete technology from hard-wired to wireless and customized systems for use in harsh environments; built reliability into systems, restructured charges and chemical formulations for effects. Additionally provided multiple types of pyrotechnic equipment utilized in various events; developed operation manuals and led training sessions for new operators.



Self-Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Development Entreprenuer

  • 2011 - 2012

  Developed and built prototypes of proprietary lighting devices for patent application and marketing purposes. Developed and built prototypes of proprietary lighting devices for patent application and marketing purposes.



Vapor Corporation, Rail Transit Group

• Project Engineer

  • 1998 - 2003

  Designed and developed door-opening systems, managing projects from inception to testing; was responsible for drafting proposals, reviewing specifications, making cost recommendations, tracking project progress, conducting design reviews and coordinating with Research & Development group.

• Mechanical Engineer

  • 1996 - 1998

  Supported actions of Project Engineers by designing subassemblies, working closely with Field Technicians to eliminate problem areas; emphasized manufacturing cost control when designing parts, including calculating fatigue specifications.Specified materials, finishes and heat treatment methodologies, particularly those affecting corrosion resistance; effectively utilized steel alloys, aluminum, plastics, rubber, glass and sheet metal, as well as weldments, extrusions and castings.



MPC Products Corporation

• Product Development Engineer, Custom Products Group

  • 1994 - 1996

  Developed new products, managed projects, designed synchro resolvers, redefined calibration techniques, researched magnetic alloy heat treating profiles

• Design Engineer, DC Motor Group

  • 1993 - 1994

  Designed and tested high-torque dc motors and obtained first patent