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Portland, Or, Us

Developed new Aircraft engine/APU vibration isolator products for industry leaders such as Airbus, Boeing, Collins Aerospace, Deutsche Aircraft, and Aurora Flight Sciences by overseeing the technical development, budgets, and resources of various programs using tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel/PowerPoint, and TEAMSLed technical teams in the development of new avionics racking systems, ensuring seamless integration and support for production orders, while maintaining adherence to project timelines and quality standardsIncreased new product development (NPD) programs’ financial tracking accuracy and efficiency by developing, training, beta testing, and deploying a server-based intranet (HTTPS) automated reporting tool that integrates Hutchinson ERP system, QMS SQL server, program schedules, and PLM system using Python/VBAMentor junior engineers, interns, and support team members, enhancing their efficiency and confidence through regular training sessions, hands-on guidance, and fostering a collaborative work environment

Developed new Aircraft engine/APU vibration isolator products for industry leaders such as Airbus, Boeing, Collins Aerospace, Deutsche Aircraft, Universal Hydrogen, and Aurora Flight Sciences by overseeing the technical development, budgets, and resources of various programs using tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel/PowerPoint, and TEAMS Managed direct reports focused on software development and program qualification test execution, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards Improved new product development programs’ financial tracking/efficiency, automation of department KPIs, and usability in operation tracking by developing a server-based intranet (HTTPS) tool interacting with the Hutchinson ERP system, QMS SQL server, and PLM system using Python/VBA Enhancing precision and reliability in operation processes and quality assurance material review through machine learning algorithms utilizing decision trees, neural networks, and recommendation systems Increase department business volume through preparation of proposals, technical development white papers, improved user and operational manuals, and improvement of supplier base

Santa Clarita, Ca, Us

Torrance, California, Us

Developed maritime surveillance software with convolutional neural network (CNN) model, ruggedized maritime surveillance measurement system, and an energy harvesting system for low energy environments for commercial, government, and military customers through managing cross-functional engineering teams in technical development, product validation, and design for manufacturability using tools such as Microsoft Project for scheduling, Microsoft Excel for budget management, and JIRA for resource allocation Setup supporting functions for the development of new large area displays used on the Callidus B250 by finding supplier contacts, generating statement of work, creating deliverable contracts, and managing ongoing supplier budget and development schedules. Created an object detection module for the dam protection and efficiency product line by designing sonar signal generation and amplification circuits using Altium Designer, fabricating system test module, and validating manufactured prototype in the end use environments Increase department business volume through preparation of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I and II proposals, technical development white papers, improving user and operational manuals, and fostering strong customer/supplier relationships

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Reduced inadvertent touch sensitivity and intermittent current increase for PCB designs and firmware functions on galley equipment (beverage makers, refrigerators) product lines used in Falcon Jet and Gulfstream Improved customer relationship through program status and technical communication, professionally managed qualification, and product delivery schedules, and technical Implemented electrical engineering department structure by implementing comprehensive documentation for circuit design, PCB layout designs, firmware design, programming function definitions, and DO-160 qualification efforts Mentored junior engineers and interns by setting meaningful design goals, supporting their professional growth with challenging projects, and fostering learning through open discussions and constructive experiences

Burbank, Ca, Us

Led Kaizen events identifying compensation/acceptance testing bottlenecks and released LabVIEW software to improve output of sensor production by 56% Reduced scrap and rework by 38% after conducting lean studies, implementing operation specific SPCs, and displaying department KPIs Provided the company new innovative sensing element technology for their pressure sensing production through coordination of internal and external suppliers in design and prototype Conducted continuous improvement audits on quality and manufacturing work instructions for key processes like laser welding (laser/EBeam), soldering, thermal compensation, and final acceptance tests

Burbank, Ca, Us

Increased production output by an average of 250 sensors per month (100% increase) through Kaizen events in manufacturing that improved process order, minimized additional waste, and fostered lean design for manufacturing Reduced MRB rejections by 10% after implementing KPI tracking (6-month grace period) through SPCs, internal audits, and increased MRB communication Established and trained personnel in quality and manufacturing procedures for critical processes, including soldering, cleaning, laser and EBeam welding, SPC, MRB, thermal and pressure compensation, and final acceptance testing

Burbank, Ca, Us

Designed aerospace-qualified pressure and temperature sensors with COTs ASICs, amplification circuits, signal isolation circuits, and EMI protection circuits using Orcad Designer Reduced test time of production pressure and temperature sensor compensation by 50% from automating test methods in LabVIEW Led the electrical team in developing and qualifying a 2,000 V lightning-resistant dual temperature and pressure sensor unit, maintaining accuracy within 0.5% error of full scale per DO160/MIL-STD-810 Increased production pressure sensor full scale output accuracy by 68% after testing and implementing fixes for PCB thermal drift, thermal/electrical hysteresis, and person to person variations in soldering

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Researched and interviewed medical professors and surgeons to identify issues within the RF cardiac ablation procedureDesigned and developed prototype for stabilization of ablation catheter technology utilizing subzero temperatures to adhere to the cardiac wall during arrhythmia eventsExperimented on freshly harvested ex-vivo porcine tissue using custom built unit on a multiaxial mechanical testing system for compressive and tensile force testing

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Conducted experiments on artificial bilayers for diffusion rate, pore wall measurements, and for particle affinity for various bilayers and particles (i.e. Capsaicin and thrombin aptamers)Improved the testing from single channel measurements to multichannel measurements (up to 32 per test) utilizing data acquisition devices and a custom amplification circuit

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Certificate, Executive Leadership For Engineers

Transfer, General Education