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Concord, NC, US

Daytona Beach, FL, US

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Austin, Texas, US

• NI is a global automated test & measurement systems supplier
• Led global cross-functional, multi-divisional team to launch two new product offerings for Validation Test
• Saved R&D costs by developing strategic partnerships for solution completion & delivery -> optimized product portfolio & product roadmaps
• Analyzed market potential (TAM, SAM, & SOM) & market positioning for new product offerings using Business Intelligence (BI) market research
• Established product strategy by utilizing Outcome-Driven Innovation (ODI) to analyze customers’ Jobs to be Done (JTBD) -> identified important unmet needs to target
• Coordinated with hardware & software engineering teams, internal & external, to upgrade existing platform products & create new solution offerings to grow business

Medina, Minnesota, US

• Polaris is a powersports, defense, commercial, & urban mobility vehicle manufacturer
• Sourced a modular lithium traction battery, Battery Management System (BMS) & on-board chargers (OBCs) for use in various Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) & Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) with wildly.
• Defined subsystem specifications & Key Performance Criteria (KPCs) in Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) through vehicle level requirements decomposition
• Performed make/buy analyses on complete value chain
• Collaborated with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) team & supplier Quality Assurance (QA) for Design Verification (DV), Process Verification (PV), & Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Control Plan prior to.
• Performed root cause analysis of field failures & updated supplier’s Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA) & Design Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (DFMEA)

Corona, CA, US

• Led engineering efforts for S1 vehicle systems. Product definition, supplier interaction, project management, and purchasing coordination.

Gardena, CA, US

• Faraday Future is a luxury electric vehicle startup
• Managed integration of FF91 electric motor drive unit, inverter, & battery into vehicles from other OEM customers
• Organized a team of stakeholders representing engineering, legal, finance, supply chain, customer, & customer’s engineering services vendor firm
• Completed engineering analyses (vehicle dynamics sim, thermal, weight)
• Created Failure Mode, Effects & Criticality Analysis (FMECA) with customer to identify & address system design risks
• Acted as primary liaison with the customer, holding weekly status meetings, hosting design reviews, & reporting on status (milestones, deliverables, budget, & risk)

Monrovia, California, US

• PC gaming hardware peripheral manufacturer
• Identified new product segments and market opportunities for an innovative, user-centric company in the PC Gaming Hardware industry by performing extensive market research, user observational studies, and competitor.
• Developed innovative new products and supported other developers with PC cases, fans, coolers, and other peripherals/accessories in our drive for aggressive growth.
• Led a global cross-functional team of engineers, designers, marketing, and manufacturing personnel to develop segment leading new products.
• Completed 2D and 3D concept ideation: form language inspiration, silhouette roughs, form sketching, detail ornamental and functional drawings, foamcore space claim mock-ups, 3D packaging models.

Champaign, Illinois, US

• Radio controlled hobby products distributor
• Created & led global team to develop suite of products for a new brand launch
• Selected suppliers & led production readiness, SOP, and quality control efforts
• Supported the launch of a new radio control surface brand, Vaterra, by leading a cross functional team of geographically dispersed developers, designers, marketing personnel, and international vendors.
• To ensure the long term profitability and growth of the brand, developed and managed multi-year strategic plan to ensure the correct mix of high impact products were prepared for release at key times in the RC industry.
• Led close coordination with purchasing, marketing, management, sales, and vendors to manage inventory levels and order deliveries for key buying seasons.

• MillenWorks was an advanced mobility skunk works for high-performance on & off-road vehicle
• Captured new business opportunities -> increased defense segment sales 20%
• Mentored program managers & established PMO for sharing best practices
• Removed obstacles & escalated serious issues quickly for resolution
• Presented gate reviews to customer executives and SMEs

Champaign, Illinois, US

• Radio controlled hobby distributor & manufacturer
• Resuscitated poorly performing radio control electronics line by working with customers & suppliers to understand issues, perform design changes, and complete extensive validation testing – considerably reduced returns
• Increased electronics line sales through differentiated, quality products

• Skunkworks for advanced mobility solutions for demanding on and off-road applications
• Worked with owner and President to grow company from $3M/yr with 20 employees to $30M with over 120 employees – subsequently acquired
• Expanded company capabilities and 5x client base (diversified)
• Successfully planned and executed numerous programs varying is size from $50k to $5M – typically led three to five programs simultaneously
• Spearheaded growth efforts that doubled the size of the company in less than five years, including rebranding the company, increasing business development activities in key areas, and moving to a larger facility that.
• Captured the single largest and longest contract ever for the company (>$25M over eight years).

Berwyn, PA, US

• Global manufacturer serving aerospace and military markets
• Specified, developed, and qualified electromechanical pressure transducers for nuclear, space, and commercial aviation applications

Detroit, Michigan, US

• General Motors is a global automotive OEM
• Directly contributed to achievement of numerous race wins and championships
• Developed chassis, suspension, drivetrain, and aerodynamic systems to maximize vehicle performance, drivability, durability, and safety
• Led racing programs, negotiated with race teams, and contracted drivers
• Projects included:- Open wheel racing (Indy Racing League IRL)- Short course off-road racing (Short-course Off-road Drivers Association SODA; Championship Off Road Racing CORR, Pro-2, Pro-4)- Off-road racing (Southern.

Master Of Science - Ms, Automotive Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs) - Not Completed, Transportation Design