Technical Lead for the design and development of a single use ureteroscope.- Designed and manufactured an insertion tube with a 1:1 torque transfer and variable stiffness- Designed and manufactured injection molded bending section links with a progressive bend radius- Directed an engineer in the design and manufacturing of a molded tip that housed an image sensor, plastic optical fibers, and working channel- Directed an engineer in the design and manufacturing of a device handle that included a steering system, housed electronics, and featured a therapeutic working channel port

Collaborated with multiple teams working on percutaneous cardiac assist systems that provide temporary hemodynamic support for the heart, specifically the access and delivery devices.- Researched, designed, and manufactured a percutaneous axillary access peel away sheath body- Designed and manufactured precision scoring equipment for a sheath body- Designed and manufactured an injection molded peel away hub for a sheath body- Designed and manufactured an injection molded cover assembly for an optical signal port on a console- Designed nitinol spring ring to prevent formation of thrombus in an introducer when a device is in place

Designed an injection molded nasopharyngeal swab for a Client who had not previously worked on a medical device.- Researched and designed an injection molded swab stick based on the Client’s input- Led Client though material selection for the injection molded stick to meet sterilization conditions, performance specifications, and FDA Class 1 device requirements- Researched and connected the Client with a material supplier of pharmaceutical grade rayon to form the swab bud component

Project Manager and Technical Lead for the design and development of a single use cystoscope prototype.- Managed a small team through engineering a fully functional prototype cystoscope- Created and managed the project schedule, labor budget, and materials budget- Led industrial design for the device handle as well as all mechanical and electrical components- Designed mechanical all compoents between the handle and tip- Assembled prototype devices for the Client- Collaborated with internal team to create a full-scale commercialization proposal for the Client

Sought after technical contributor supporting multiple projects for the Endoscopy Biliary Access and Visualization division.• Collaborated with a 3 man team to design and prototype the EXALT Model D single use duodenoscope to fill an unmet market need, ultimately winning support of the Division to drive it into a project.• Designed and developed a novel process for manufacturing an endoscope insertion tube.- Created unique fixturing that integrated with a braiding machine to combine components in an original means creating an efficient manufacturing process that yields a high-performance insertion tube at reduced cost.- Integrated features into manufacturing process to monitor specific outputs in real time allowing team to fine tune insertion tube performance for intended use.- Applied advanced extrusion processes to achieve targeted performance characteristics along length of insertion tube.• Conceptualized and executed injection molded tip designs for next gen SpyScope DS that increases performance and addresses complaints.• Acted as a subject matter expert within Endoscopy division supporting multiple projects through the product development lifecycle.• Accompanied Marketing team to Digestive Disease Week to collaborate with physicians and gather voice of the customer feedback to drive R&D work on current and future devices.• Assisted physician directly during simulated ERCP animal labs by acting as technician/nurse.• Supervised and worked closely with 1 direct report to create unique device solutions resulting in several IP disclosures and pending patents.• Worked with junior engineers to review their design ideas, provide constructive feedback, and support them in execution.

Acted as an engineer and designer within a small core team to launch a medical device on an accelerated schedule. Designed a novel device user interface that has increased performance as well as manufacturability by employing established technologies in innovative ways. Contributed to all facets of a new product launch from writing test methods and technical reports, to presenting prototype devices internationally to physicians for feedback and design validation.• Principal designer of components and assemblies from concept through launch for SpyScope DS, a medical device for Endoscopy launched worldwide in 2015.• Designed a novel device user interface that increased performance and ease of manufacture.• Optimized the device’s shaft construction for increased performance and ease of use.• Built components and assemblies using rapid prototyping solutions to verify design performance by engaging physicians for feedback through simulated use via bench testing and animal labs.• Drafted detailed component and assembly solid models and drawings using Solidworks.• Consulted with outside manufacturers to supply components for the device; processes applied included injection molding, extrusion, reflow, laser welding, ultrasonic welding, and machining.• Wrote technical reports, product specifications, and test procedures for the device.• Transferred device design to manufacturing group.• Accompanied Marketing team to United European Gastroenterology Week and Digestive Disease Week multiple times to present the device and gather physician feedback on prototypes to guide R&D work on the current and future devices.

Designed gas and liquid process control valves for the Petrochemical and Power Generation industries in compliance with industry standards and customer performance specifications. Focused on severe service applications utilizing V-Log technology.• Designed valve body and component models using Solidworks to customer performance specifications and industry standards; ASME B 16.34 and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes.• Derived valve body geometry, valve trim, and valve bolting calculations using MathCAD.• Created detailed casting, machining, and assembly drawings of all valve parts and tools for on site manufacturing and outside vendors.• Collaborated with seal manufacturers to design unique sealing solutions for Masoneilan products.• Compiled and presented documentation, reports, and calculations to show compliance to applicable codes and performance specifications.• Completed the clean-sheet design of multiple valves within a large scale project (40+ valves) for service in nuclear power plant.

• Planned manufacturing processes, from the raw casting through assembly to finished goods.• Designed machining, finishing, assembly, and inspection fixtures.• Constructed cast part solid models and drawings using Solidworks for suppliers and internal use.• Collaborated with customers to modify existing prototype parts for the die casting manufacturing process.• Designed parting lines, draft, and flow characteristics for die cast parts.• Implemented engineering process improvements in all production areas, from die casting through machining and assembly operations using Lean Manufacturing principles.• Completed root cause analysis of part defects.

• Performed flow calculations for fuel system hardware.• Executed design changes in fuel system hardware as required for the application.• Collaborated with part suppliers to substantiate and approve recommended design changes.

Fabricated parts and mechanical assemblies using machining equipment and technology, including a milling machine, lathe, and general shop equipment.Internship

Designed a mold to manufacture armor tiles for testing under a Navy contract.Internship

Coordinated process improvement and other manufacturing activities on coating line machines.Internship