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Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

o Streamlined optical modeling software workflow to increase throughput and improve simulation accuracy.o Drove LED source selection, modeling, and characterization deliverables for new surgical lighting products.o Optimized optical system material selection to deliver industry leading color quality and optical performance.o Developed software tools to optimize in-situ optical system performance based on user and sensor feedback.o Partnered with Systems and Software teams to debug optical sensor accuracy and optimize control algorithm. o Led $100K+ automation project involving hardware and software development to expand optics lab test capability.o Drove software and process development for new automated optical test equipment on manufacturing line.o Collaborated with Systems team to define optical verification test protocols to meet IEC 60601-2-41 requirements.o Joined AAMI and IEC surgical lighting working groups as optical expert for IEC 60601-2-41 standard development.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Led optical design and platform development Albeo Industrial LED fixture portfolio driving system-level optimization.o Developed 2 new platforms that increased optical capability while reducing PCBA/PSU combinations by >50%.o Designed and launched 12 new optics including a customized solution to secure a $15MM strategic account.o Created 3 parameterized lens design tools for SolidWorks that allowed optimization process to be automated.o Expanded system model functionality, enabling fixture level performance predictions validated to within 3%.• Worked across functions to improve team effectiveness, drive strategic objectives, and ensure customer satisfaction.o Visited strategic customers and worked with PM, Apps, and Systems teams to root cause and address concerns.o Conducted technical training for inside and outside sales teams covering the Albeo Industrial LED portfolio.o Partnered with Manufacturing/Ops teams to address DFA and ergo concerns while leading the ALV2 NPI program.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Led all optical design activities for 12+ successful Retail PAR and Energy Star A-line LED lamp NPI programs.o Designed, validated, and launched 20+ lenses, reflectors, and diffusers for LED A-line and PAR replacement lamps.o Developed patented lens design approach that enabled 25% tighter FHWM, greater uniformity, and >30% cost out.o Created 10 optimization and analysis tools for lens and diffuser design using SolidWorks API, LightTools, and Excel.• Developed optical design capability and increased optics knowledgebase across global Technology team.o Managed 2 EEDP rotations in optical design and taught yearly optics classes to global audience of incoming EEDPs.o Conducted in-person lens design training in Shanghai for optical engineers from GE China Technology Center.• Applied materials, mechanical, and systems engineering skillset to solve product development issues.o Performed CFD analysis demonstrating the feasibility of moving from cast to stamped heat sink for LED PAR lamps.o Directed lamp system modeling activities including LED characterization and model development.o Developed and executed reliability test plans for optical materials and root caused all issues that were discovered.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Acquired SSL, mechanical, and optical experience during 3 rotations working on OLEDs and LED replacement lamps. o Developed and managed successful integration of novel equipment/processes for encapsulating flexible OLEDs. o Designed and launched optical systems for 2 Retail PAR30 LED lamp families, including 3 custom Fresnel lenses.

Master Of Science (Ms), Mechanical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Materials Science And Engineering, Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Physics, Summa Cum Laude