Engineer and Data Scientist with the Strategic Innovation Group (SIG)

Assisted in setting up experiments, built test rigs, and analyzed data for a water tunnel and wind tunnel.

Support all aspects of running the business, especially bookkeeping, managing payroll, customer service, and training new hires. Quickly diagnose problems with bicycles, communicate proposed solutions to customers, and repair bicycles.

Designed and fabricated wedding and engagement rings, cuff links, earrings, and belt buckles. Translated clients’ ideas into viable designs, taking into account the desired aesthetics, functionality and durability of the finished piece, and budget constraints.

Planned and executed the production of jewelry for Dean Harris. Worked from sketches to create one-of-a-kind pieces for luxury retailers as well as production-ready prototypes for outside vendors. Collaborated with fashion designers Marc Jacobs, Ralph Rucci and Peter Som to create runway pieces during New York fashion week.

(Worked in the summers of 1998 and 1999) Assisted with manufacturing, including basic machining and general shop work. Learned about various aspects of production (heat-treating, tool repair, machine components) through visiting and interacting with vendors and customers.