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Sliema, MT

• Implementation of X-ray technology into wireline tools to provide downhole imaging and diagnostics of the wellbore environment.
• Modeling, simulation and proof of concept testing
• Mechanical packaging design of >150kV power supply components in high temperature and pressure environment.
• Hydraulic cooling system design using cryocooler and heat exchanger to manage thermal requirements
• Design of test fixtures and tooling to qualify subassemblies and integrated assemblies
• Integration and hand off of design files and documentation to Manufacturing

Houston, Texas, US

• Design of 30ksi pressure and 185 C downhole tools including electronic and sensor packaging, material selection, electrical connections, stress analysis, and shock and vibration in a drilling environment.Key.
• Testing of acoustic transducer element packaging for transmissibility and vibration modeling for high shock and vibration environment.
• Design of high pressure oil compensation system
• VHDL coding for flash memory controllerGamma Density Tool
• Design packaging for bulk gamma detector sensor and electronics
• Testing of previous gamma detector designs to determine root cause issues and implement lessons learned into new development

Dublin, IE

• Develop and take projects through the full project cycle from concept design, proof of concept testing, prototyping, field testing and transferring to production, including all documentation for drawings, assembly.
• Pipe Conveyed Logging-Project manager in designing and developing a system allowing for power and communication transfer with wireline tools after deployment downhole on drill pipe.-Work with 3rd party companies to.
• Formation Evaluation Tool-Project manager of a multidisciplinary and international group of engineers to develop the world’s smallest diameter formation sampling tool-Developed and integrated the sampling and fluid.
• Board Qualification Tester-Circuit design, layout, packaging, integration and documentation of a DAQ system to test boards from manufacturers for functionality at elevated temperatures
• Composite Wireline Cable-Feasibility analysis of a composite weight bearing electrical cable designed for downhole use. Included lifecycle, abrasion testing and operational integration

Provo, UT, US

Research integrating micro sensors and RFID technology for wireless, non-powered communication.

Newark, Delaware, US

Designed all circuit and mechanical components for an engineering automation test station used to verify and test automation hardware and programs.

Lehi, UT, US

- Monitor and assure quality of technical support as well as train other QA technicians- Find, document and communicate product defects and user issues

Boise, Idaho, US

- Developed a custom Java Applet-based data graphing utility to replace several off the shelf graphing programs used by Product Engineering for statistical yield analysis. - Probed silicon and packaged chips with voltage, current and temperature sweeps to isolate errors

Master, Mechanical Engineering

B.S. Electrical Engineering