- Lead Engineer for the Rivian Electric Delivery Van passenger seat and driver seat pedestal structure - Completed design from initial CAD, sourcing, DFM, Release, prototyping, validation, and implementation

Completed Rivian's two year graduate rotational engineering program where I transitioned through different engineering roles on teams throughout product development( Seats DRE, Closures Resident Engineer, Test Engineer, Seats Design Engineer, Body Structures CAE Engineer)- Cradle to grave ownership of the R1S SUV third row child restraint Isofix system and developed second and third row seats leading up to launch- Resident Engineer at the Illinois vehicle factory on the closures team for the launch of our R1T pickup truck working through various manufacturing and production issues for doors, gear tunnel, charging port, tailgate, and more- Test Engineer at Rivian's proving grounds in Arizona- Heavily utilized CATIA V6 to drive CAD designs forward and create detailed and robust GD&T - CAE for body structures. Completed a multitude of load cases analyzing design feasibility and creating data driven improvements

- Engineered hardware components for a racecar using SolidWorks and Siemens NX, ensuring precision in design and functionality.- Contributed to chassis and powertrain design, including assisting with differential mount development, while performing FEA analysis to validate structural integrity.- Manufactured custom components using advanced machining techniques, including lathes, milling machines, and CNC drills, ensuring high-quality production aligned with design specifications.

- Led the design and fabrication of seat fixtures for the Model Y (2nd/3rd row) and Model S (2nd row), ensuring quality and precision throughout the process.- Supported the prototype seat design for the Model S, coordinating fabrication and presenting the final product for executive evaluation.- Coordinated the design and integration of electrical and software systems for the Model S 2nd row, ensuring seamless functionality.- Facilitated production changes for the Model Y by conducting tests, gathering data, and resolving key design issues.

- Designed and prototyped mechanical components for large-scale immersive projects, including high-profile events like the VMAs and films such as Annabelle and IT Chapter Two, seamlessly blending creative technology with precise engineering.- Delivered client-facing technical presentations, translating engineering solutions and constraints into clear insights that bridged the gap between creative vision and technical feasibility, ensuring project success.- Led the CAD modeling and technical design of custom mechanical systems, ensuring smooth integration into complex multimedia installations while meeting stringent deadlines and specifications.

- Built and refined targeted client lists by leveraging data to identify and define the Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) for university partnerships, significantly improving outreach efficiency- Led data-driven lead generation strategies, managing outreach to over 500 universities, resulting in new institutional partnerships and driving substantial growth in platform adoption- Negotiated terms with university partners, aligning contracts with company goals and client needs, successfully securing long-term agreements and expanding the user base