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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 regulatory approval.• 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 optimizing part manufacturability. Worked with a diverse range of clients from hobbyists to enterprises.• 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 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.• 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 with ANSI and ASTM standards.• 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 customer success and operational excellence.

(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 underwater environments, optimizing mechanical properties for enhanced pressure resistance and durability.• 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, specializing in curated fitness products, including equipment, snacks, and supplements, achieving $10K MRR and expanding market reach.• 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 in the design, development, and deployment of custom automation solutions, incorporating robotics, PLCs, HMI systems, and sensor integration to enhance production workflows and reduce downtime.• 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 relationships to optimize equipment sourcing, reducing costs by 15% through strategic negotiations and partnerships.• 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 barcode readers, and AI-based circuit response analysis using radar and electromagnetic grounding techniques. - Law Enforcement: Developed a precision table-top station for pressing, stamping, vacuum testing, and visually inspecting initiators inside taser devices. Achieved sub-micron alignment accuracy (within 0.0005") across five stations, maintaining repeatability up to 1,000 cycles between calibration intervals.

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 Duplex Stainless Steel. Achieved depth ratings ranging from 100m to 6000m, covering full-ocean depth conditions. These vessels are integral to the structural integrity and operational capabilities of DOD nuclear submarines and research vessels, enabling them to withstand extreme underwater pressures.• 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 industry standards, including ASME B31.1 and B31.3 for pressure piping and ASME BPVC for boiler and pressure vessel design.• 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 budgets, establishing timelines, and delivering solutions from concept to completion in compliance with NIST and MIL-STD.

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 strict regulatory conditions.• 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.