Hardware consulting for various technology companies spanning a range of industries.

• Design of mechanical and electrical hardware and software deliverables for multimillion-dollar government programs in microelectronics, advanced semiconductors, and quantum sensors• Program management, proposal development, costing, and forecasting of internal and external R&D projects

• Designed a low-noise binaural microphone product with integrated drive circuitry that reduced costs while maintaining excellent performance and sensitivity • Coordinated production and integration of components and subassemblies for both microphone and audio processor product lines• Traveled to audio shows, conducted live trainings and demonstrations, and executed sales and marketing strategy for the company

• Designed hardware for an autonomous ground-based delivery robot, including: drivetrain, suspension, power distribution architecture, LIDAR mounting, and delivery door actuation• Interfaced with vendors in the USA and China to coordinate prototype manufacturing and quality control• Wrote brushless motor control firmware to support remote and autonomous operation

• Designed, assembled, and tested flight hardware for the world’s largest constellation of Earth-imaging CubeSats• Improved the mechanical design of a solar panel restraint and deployment mechanism to survive Falcon IX launch loads and prevent premature deployment• Spearheaded acquisition and implementation of a solar panel simulator to study satellite operating modes• Performed environmental testing of satellites and components according to multiple launch vehicle specifications• Wrote Python code for analysis of on-orbit data and ground testing of spacecraft subsystems

• Co-founded a small crowdfunded venture in graduate school• Designed and launched Timbre, an innovative desktop speaker system made from CNC-machined wood and stainless steel• Raised $65K (3x our funding goal) from 375 backers on Kickstarter• Gathered user feedback, planned marketing strategy, established quality and pricing benchmarks with local vendors, and successfully shipped product all over the world