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El Segundo, Ca, Us

Autocado:o Lead Engineer for hopper and dispensing subsystems of Autocado, an avocado processing robot for Chipotle, including managing design, prototyping, and testing to ensure fast, reliable throughput.o Invented and integrated a patent-pending vibratory hopper to store and precisely feed avocados while conforming to strict machine size constraints.o Developed a novel mechanism for single avocado extraction and orientation, accommodating all eight fruit sizes for seamless delivery to the cutting mechanism.o Collaborated with the firmware team to develop a C++ based state machine control scheme to eliminate failures in the hopper and dispensing subsystems.o Automated Key Performance Indicator testing using Python and Modbus communication to validate system performance.o Evaluated performance data from over 4,000 tests to determine the best design characteristics for Autocado’s subsystems, using custom-designed analysis and extraction tools.o Formulated and executed a comprehensive test matrix to determine design parameters of the vibration hopper and dispensing systems.o Produced detailed drawings with specified tolerances for manufacturing prototype and production parts, with both foreign and domestic suppliers, under tight timelines.o Redesigned prototype parts for injection molding to enable mass manufacturing.Advanced Product Development:o Self-managed and divided time across multiple efforts to successfully meet all project milestones.o Retrofit an enhanced blade deck design on Graze, an autonomous grass mower, for customer demonstrations and pilots to secure funding for production.o Designed, prototyped, and tested over 10 subsystem ideas for Autocado as part of an advanced product development team.o Mentored an offshore team of three engineers in effectively prototyping additional products.

Arlington, Va, Us

o Enhanced and extended custom Python libraries for aircraft flight analysis and presented a novel method to utilize comprehensive flight data in aircraft simulations to reviewers.o Programmed an intuitive Python framework to integrate Git version control for essential design documents, streamlining and safeguarding collaborative workflows.o Collaborated with a team to predict customer use cases for in-house software packages.

El Segundo, California, Us

o Led the build and integration of a prototype kitchen robot for customer demonstrations.o Conducted static, dynamic, and thermal analyses to evaluate and inform design decisions using FEA.o Designed and built the mechanized cutting height adjustment and electrical safeguard systems for the blade deck of an autonomous grass mower.o Mentored junior engineers in design and analysis processes to foster skill development.o Created detailed engineering drawing packages for assembly and quotation purposes, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.o Planned and led preliminary and critical design reviews for two projects, ensuring design integrity.o Managed SolidWorks and OnShape assemblies to maintain design accuracy.

o Conducted failure modes, safety, and reliability analyses for two projects and updated relevant documentation accordingly.o Designed, conducted, and documented system verification tests to ensure system requirement compliance and functionality.o Developed a Python tool for analyzing precision approaches a Himalayan airport as a part of the development of a new landing system protocol to avoid mountain collisions.o Constructed and operated an autonomous multicopter to calibrate transponder landing systems, using Python for path planning.o Executed and documented 30 days of flight tests for a transponder landing system to ensure system reliability.o Authored documentation and trained colleagues on proper use of custom-developed Python tools, enhancing team efficiency and ensuring tool continuity.o Collaborated effectively with a cross-functional team of mechanical, software, and electrical engineers.

Assembled components and wired electronics according to technical drawings. Packed transponder landing systems into cargo containers for shipping internationally. Updated assembly and packing documents. Designed a landing approach for Trujillo airport in Peru as well as create 3D models of the possible glide slopes.

Responsible for the inventory, functionality of safety boats, and gear related to holding world class sailboat races in a high wind venue. Provide on the water support in case of equipment failure, breakdown, or medical emergency. Manage setup and on the water support at weekly Community Sailing events. Offer assistance and limited instruction to youths and adults interested in sailing. Work with a range of abilities including small children, volunteers, and Professional Race Officers.