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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

White Bear Lake, Minnesota, Us

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Brooklyn Park, Mn, Us

Upgraded to Principal level this year (2023)

Advanced Bone Technology, Inc, is the result of university research turned startup. I lead a team of engineers & bioscientists to develop artificial bone materials and manufacturing processes. We created new composite materials and related 3D printing techniques and developed manufacturing processes using traditional and novel techniques. I designed a specialized 3D printer for handling difficult-to-print liquid resins, providing specifications for all hardware including control, motion, and optical systems.We patented the original research and performed prior art, market analyses, and venture capital research with the intent of taking a product to market. An early-adopter product has been released and iterated based on customer feedback.In addition to performing many of our engineering duties (outlined below in a different section), I managed the company and personnel.In short:• Lead and managed an R&D team, interfaced with physicians and surgeons.• Developed composite materials and 3D printing manufacturing processes.• Performed analysis and materials testing (Instron) to create bone-like material.• Patented after performing prior art, market, and capital research.

I am researching the additive manufacturing of composite materials. Specifically, adjusting process variables in a stereolithographic (SLA) 3D printing process to align short-fiber composite fillers within the resin matrix. Intended to impart some degree of planar alignment to the reinforcement, this research will allow an increased understanding of the ability to create anisotropic materials using unmodified, existing hardware. If such a relationship can be established and further explored, it could allow every single SLA 3D printer, from industrial machinery to Formlabs-style desktop machines, to print controllable, advanced composites with little more than a software update.In short:• Utilized materials science and Design of Experiments to hypothesize and test 3D printing of specialized composites.• Investigated critical process parameters necessary for controlling material flow.• Developing process for controlling anisotropy in 3D printed composites.

I taught upper level materials science labs, lecturing on materials science-related content before performing hands-on materials testing labs, such as tensile/flexure testing, metallography, materials identification, and impact testing.

I lead and organized a team of three research assistants and six undergraduates in the pursuit of developing various intellectual property related to artificial bone. Chiefly, I developed materials & manufacturing processes to create artificial human bones for use in safety, surgical training, testing, and medical device testing & development.Following the passing of the group's (and my) mentor, I took over leadership of the Bison Microventure, mentoring and guiding ~15 students in project-based engineering & biosciences research. The timely completion of deliverables despite such adversity is a testament to the perseverance and quality of the researchers, and I am proud to have helped guide it.The Bison Microventure is a multidisciplinary innovation team composed primarily of Engineering and Biosciences majors from all credit standings at North Dakota State University. Our goals include:- Product Definition- Manufacturing Processing- Mechanical Properties Evaluation- Biological Evaluation- Business DevelopmentIn short:• Lead and mentored a multidisciplinary team of up to 15 students developing ceramic dental implants & related biomedical research.• Created and presented research internationally to technical audiences.• Designed laboratory experiments for evaluating biocompatibility and cell growth.• Broke down large research objectives into project deliverables and action items.• Oversaw team progress to ensure research met established timelines.

West Fargo, North Dakota, Us

Originally created as a student team to design myoelectric prosthetic arms featuring elbow, wrist, and finger articulation, Protosthetics has grown to design and produce low cost, high impact prosthetic devices for market areas either unfulfilled by competition or currently cost prohibitive to the end user. I participated on the original core team and left to pursue other ventures before Protosthetics was founded legally.In short:• Created high impact prosthetics, which became the startup ‘Protosthetics.’• Designed and produced a myoelectric upper-arm for a four-year-old subject including elbow, wrist, and finger articulation (Class I).• Targeted cost-prohibitive and unfulfilled market niche for product development.

Fargo, Nd, Us

At Appareo I worked primarily with designing fixtures, jigs, and mechanisms to facilitate faster, safer, and more reliable product assembly & testing. Additionally, I designed and made electrical test fixtures for use in thermal shock/stress environments. I also designed fixtures & jigs for use on Optical Gauging Probes, allowing for rapid, repeatable location & measurement of difficult parts. Finally, I worked with MRP/ERP software & company records to determine process flow for products and propose improvements.In short:• Designed mechanical, environmental, and electrical test fixtures using machining, 3D printing, and other techniques.• Implemented 5S and Kanban, streamlining manufacturing and ergonomics.• Mapped supply chain, process flow, and manufacturing documentation of FAA regulated items.• Cut costs by analyzing and optimizing manufacturing and calibration processes• Improved yield by performing root-cause analysis to identify & address failure.

West Fargo, Nd, Us

At Bobcat, I supported systems engineering by performing root cause analysis and testing on returned and failed electronics. I was responsible for performing testing on failed parts, wiring harnesses, etc. I created custom wiring and equipment, when necessary, to execute testing.

At Virtual Database Services, I created and managed a virtual digital database for clients including school districts, universities, hospitals, and care facilities.

Fargo, Nd, Us

My primary tasks at Avenue Right included helping to administer their internal databases and test software as it was produced.

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering Major, Industrial Engineering & Management Minor