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San Diego, California, United States

• ONLINE-BASED AI MANUFACTURING PLATFORM
• Ensured ITAR/EAR compliance, rigorously following U.S. export regulations for controlled goods and technologies within defense and commercial sectors, including auditing processes and maintaining documentation for.
• Conducted in-depth design reviews with clients, offering technical feedback and recommendations based on standards such as ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 13485 (Medical Device Quality Management) for.
• Implemented Design for Manufacturability (DFM) strategies, collaborating with teams to optimize production efficiency and cost-effectiveness while ensuring adherence to industry standards such as ASME Y14.5 for.
• Integrated AI-driven solutions into the platform, enabling instant quotes for 100+ manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, lathe work, additive manufacturing, and injection molding, while ensuring compliance.
• Collaborated directly with machine shops, sheet metal fabricators, and internal teams, implementing lean manufacturing practices and ISO 14001 environmental standards to troubleshoot and execute orders, ensuring.

• (DISSOLVED) COMPOSITE MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SPACE & SUBSEA INDUSTRIES
• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), Section VIII, Divisions 1, 2, and 3, MIL-STD-1322, ISO 13628. Covers the design, fabrication, testing, and inspection of pressure vessels.
• Executed linear and nonlinear structural analysis for subsea and aerospace payloads using FEA software (ANSYS, FEMAP), delivering precise simulations and validating designs against mission-critical requirements.
• Led the advancement of cutting-edge composite materials from R&D to industry, focusing on high-performance integration for space and subsea applications. Engineered advanced composites and hybrid structures for.
• Developed comprehensive proposals for product design, equipment interfacing, and vendor selection while implementing rigorous project management methodologies to ensure timeline and budget adherence.
• Conducted in-depth front-end studies on advanced composite materials for underwater vehicle weight optimization, utilizing computational modeling to validate performance metrics.

Phoenix, AZ

• (ACQUIRED) SUBSCRIPTION-BASED FITNESS PRODUCTS
• Directed the company through a successful acquisition process by a competitor, demonstrating significant growth potential and a well-optimized business model. Scaled a subscription box service from the ground up.
• Managed end-to-end operational workflows, encompassing procurement, logistics, and multi-vendor management, resulting in a 30% improvement in delivery efficiency and a 20% reduction in operational costs.
• Established strategic partnerships with over 350 fitness & wellness brands, enhancing products & increasing customer retention.
• Optimized supply chain processes and inventory management systems using data-driven methodologies, reducing inventory turnover time by 25% and maintaining product availability above 98%.
• Implemented CRM systems and support initiatives, driving customer satisfaction above 90% and reducing churn by 15%.

Mesa, AZ

• SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & AUTOMATION DESIGN
• Mentored and developed junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovation-driven team environment that led to increased project success rates and employee retention. Directed cross-functional engineering teams.
• Implemented rigorous quality control measures and continuous improvement initiatives, increasing equipment reliability and reducing defect rates by 20%. Managed vendor selection, procurement processes, and supplier.
• Notable Projects: - Aerospace: Designed a fully modular robotic inspection station capable of handling 150+ unique products within a unified envelope. Integrated infrared and visual inspection cameras, high-speed.

Fountain Hills, AZ

• SUBSEA PRESSURE VESSEL DESIGN & MANUFACTURING
• Engineered external pressure vessels for DOD applications and nuclear-powered submarines, employing advanced metallic materials such as 6Al-4V Titanium, 6061-T6, 7075-T6 Aluminum, CuBe (Copper Beryllium), and Super.
• Enhanced the design of test chambers and pressure vessels using Siemens NX for mesh preparation and load case files, exporting to NASTRAN solvers and occasionally utilizing Hypermesh (Altair). Ensured compliance with.
• Led collaborative sessions with clients, translating their requirements into engineering specifications while following ISO 9001 quality management principles. Managed projects through full life cycles—defining.

Chandler, AZ

• OEM SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & AUTOMATION DESIGN
• Designed and developed high-speed automation systems for medical devices, airbag inflators, and semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring compliance with ASME Y14.5 and ISO 9001 standards throughout all project phases.
• Engineered a $6 million airbag inflator line, achieving a 5.5-second cycle time, and developed a $2.2 million Class II Div I automated production system for mortar shells, maintaining a 15-second cycle time under.
• Created automation solutions for medical devices, including staple-form loading systems, high-speed inspection equipment, calibration modules, and robotic autoloading, enhancing precision and production speed.
• Designed and integrated semiconductor systems, such as metrology tools and reflow stations, for high-volume chip production, ensuring operational efficiency and consistency.
• Applied FEA using ANSYS (Static Structural, Fluent, and CFX modules) for structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis, including fatigue resistance and CFD simulations to verify material and system reliability.