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Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

In addition to the responsibilities of the mechanical engineering role, also responsible for pushing the product forward to completion, mentoring younger engineers, cross disciplinary communication, scheduling resources, and more

Greater Tokyo Area

Primary hardware engineer for a logistics based robot system. Fully designed a complete mobile robotic solution from scratch. Responsible for design work, sourcing of components, assembly, and testing. Prototyped multiple robotic manipulators.Skills used and developed:- Mechanical Design (Solidworks)- Pneumatic and Vacuum Design (Self contained compressed air assembly)- FEA analysis- Mechanical and Electrical assembly- Data collection and analysis using Matlab- Rapid prototyping (3D printing and other methods)- Mentoring and managing hardware team

Dallas, Tx

Collaborated with team of various disciplines of engineers to design, prototype, and fine-tune large robots meant for the material handling world. Specifically responsible for designs of end of arm tools (EOAT) for robots, designs and 3D printing of bumper panels to protect and give the robots better aesthetics, design and fabrication of flow racks (powered and gravity) to assist robot in its roles, design and 3D printing of various tools and cable management devices, and numerous other small projects. Responsible for the initial setup and upkeep of Solidworks PDM in our office. Robots worked on:- Order picking and fulfillment (Bastian COF Robot)- Truck loading/unloading (Bastian ULTRA Robot) [Named as one of inventors on patent]Skills used frequently at this role:- Solidworks- Solidworks PDM- AutoCAD- 3D Printing (3DPlatform printer)- Working with manufacturers on daily basis- Produce drawings and BOMs for manufacturing and assembly (GD&T)- Hands on prototyping and manufacturing (hand tools and manual mill machining)- R&D

Richardson, Texas

Designed and fabricated a robotic assembly system using ABB industrial robots.

Richardson, Tx

Responsible for odd jobs around the Locomotor Control Systems Lab. Engineering solutions to problems as they occur on projects such as the robotic prosthetic leg and the exo-skeleton. Engineered mechantronic solutions for robotic leg in Solidworks and worked with machine shop to create parts.Investigated different sensors (load cells, pressure sensors, sonar/proximity, strain gauges, etc) to determine ground contact detection on prosthetic feet.Communicated design specifications via engineering drawings to manufacturers for part quotes.Researched and tested different foot traction materials

Richardson, Tx

Member of Locomotor Control Systems LabThesis: "A HAPTIC FEEDBACK SYSTEM FOR PHASE BASED SENSORY RESTORATION IN ABOVE-KNEE PROSTHETIC LEG USERS"Designed and manufactured a device to restore feeling to transfemoral (above knee) amputees. Low cost device capable of being used with any current prosthetic leg. Statistically proved that the device improves the gait stability of users.

Richardson, Tx

Fall 2014: Assisted in the teaching and grading for undergrad Statics class- "Could not ask for anything better from a TA"​ - Dr. Andrew Blanchard, Vice Provost at UTDSpring 2015: Led and taught undergrad Systems and Controls Laboratory- "Excellent" - Dr. Hasan Poonawala

Plano, Tx

- Developed high performance pizza pan that saves the company $32 million/year- Collaborated on concept restaurant, Super Chix, polished restaurant layout and effectiveness- Formulated system for oven calibration to save restaurants $6 million/year- Designed and fabricated smallwares tools and utensils for various LTO pizza projects

Richardson, Tx

Research under Dr. Yonas Tadesse- Researched artificial muscle actuation for robotic manipulators- Developed robotic arm using artificial muscle- Used research for senior design project

Plano, Tx

Collaborated with local company to design and model commercial product using SolidWorks. Used existing drawings and new ideas to create the product.Developed final models used in product within one week of hiring. Models can be seen on company's front page, http://ilumisolutions.com/

Plano, Tx

Assisted in design and fabrication of research robots specializing in facial recognition and expressions. Using Pro/Engineer, designed mechanisms for robot hand that allowed open/close functions. Produced one of the first fully functional 3D printed robotic hands that were ready to use directly out of production. Design included engineering 3D printable chains for muscle tendons. Saved company months of research time and reproduction time.

Master Of Science (Ms), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: ASME, IEEE, Order of the Engineer, Battle BotsThesis: ”A haptic feedback system for phase-based sensory.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: ASME