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Portland, Me, Us

Brunswick, Maine, United States

Helping to build, test, and launch a bio-fueled hybrid rocket.

Portland, Maine, United States

Mechanical owner, four generations of camera buoys resulting in first verified offshore carbon creditsProject and mechanical lead for two generations of dematerialized camera and sensor buoysMechanical lead, fluorometer: worked closely with electrical engineers to design standalone and buoy-integrated components for a nutrient sensor for open ocean macroalgae growth operationsMechanical lead, sonde sensor buoy for measuring water quality and nutrient levelsExperienced with… Show more Mechanical owner, four generations of camera buoys resulting in first verified offshore carbon creditsProject and mechanical lead for two generations of dematerialized camera and sensor buoysMechanical lead, fluorometer: worked closely with electrical engineers to design standalone and buoy-integrated components for a nutrient sensor for open ocean macroalgae growth operationsMechanical lead, sonde sensor buoy for measuring water quality and nutrient levelsExperienced with injection molded component tooling (7 tools), PCB integration, waterproofingEstablished 3D Printing Lab, allowing inexpensive rapid iteration for prototypes, parts, and jigsDesigned and built pressure testing fixtures for evaluating depth simulation testing on enclosuresDeveloped and managed relationships with local machining vendors and overseas injection-molding and die-cast vendorsPioneered use of novel injection-moldable material to mitigate bio-fouling on offshore camera and sensor lenses Show less

Portland, Maine, United States

Brunswick, Maine

Brunswick, Maine

Princeton, Nj

Developed prototype and production scale-up foil coating equipment; designed and sourced closed-loop control system to automate process and collect data. Designed system within budget of $150k to beat custom industrial machine prices of $1+ million. Worked closely with research team scientists to optimize system and production.Helped establish 3D printing lab for part prototyping, replacement parts, custom jigs. Designed parts with SOLIDWORKS and printed using SLA and FDM… Show more Developed prototype and production scale-up foil coating equipment; designed and sourced closed-loop control system to automate process and collect data. Designed system within budget of $150k to beat custom industrial machine prices of $1+ million. Worked closely with research team scientists to optimize system and production.Helped establish 3D printing lab for part prototyping, replacement parts, custom jigs. Designed parts with SOLIDWORKS and printed using SLA and FDM machines and various slicing software. Designed wearable battery product line, worked as part of a team, sourced manufacturing.Worked with R&D department in conductive ink formulation and testing.Designed low-cost tensile testing machine to test relative strengths of composites and control samples. Show less

Jessup, Md

Designed wearable electronics accessory system: worked with a team to design components, source parts and manufacturing, and plan for marketing and distribution. Managed delivery of production-ready prototypes.Designed low-cost tensile testing machine to test relative strengths of composites and control samples, and a low-cost Langmuir-Blodgett Trough system for creating graphene monolayers on thin foils; worked with R&D department to develop and test conductive graphene inks.

Project Management: Worked with clients, staff, and subcontractors to coordinate and execute installations of finished cabinetry projects. Improved efficiency of production in workshop utilizing organizational and time-management skills.Project Engineering: Interpreted architectural drawings to create design-for-manufacture for construction and installation. Designed cabinetry with cost-engineering and strength-maximizing results. Worked with architects, designers, and contractors… Show more Project Management: Worked with clients, staff, and subcontractors to coordinate and execute installations of finished cabinetry projects. Improved efficiency of production in workshop utilizing organizational and time-management skills.Project Engineering: Interpreted architectural drawings to create design-for-manufacture for construction and installation. Designed cabinetry with cost-engineering and strength-maximizing results. Worked with architects, designers, and contractors to seamlessly incorporate millwork projects into existing buildings according to design parameters. Environmental Coordination: Initiated an environmentally-sensitive materials program, sourcing LEED-certified materials and other environmentally-friendly components.CAD Engineering: Used AutoCAD to design construction projects; introduced company to the use of CabinetVision, a CAD program for cabinetmakers that greatly improves office and woodshop efficiency. Show less

Design: Created custom tables, chairs, planters, fireplaces, beds, lighting, windows, doors, cabinets, and more.Fabrication: Worked in stainless steel, aluminum, and steel to build custom tables, fireplaces, vent hoods, paneled walls, and light fixtures for residential and commercial projects.Implementation: Created finished products from architectural drawings; worked with subcontractors to ensure proper construction, installation and coordination.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Formula SAE team: Worked in a group context to design and test the transition from a steel tube chassis to a carbon-fiber composite.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Art And The Environment

Studied environmental sciences, sculpture, and photography. Thesis art show: Photography of environmentally hazardous components.

Raptor Ecology And Conservation

Studied raptor ecology in southwest Montana, near Polaris. Trapped and tagged a Northern Goshawk, a Great Horned Owl, a Prairie Falcon.

Education record