• Led the development of the Color-Stream platform, significantly enhancing reliability, communication speed, and extending run lengths.• Managed scheduling and performance evaluations within the Electronics Design department.• Expanded the team by recruiting additional Engineers and Technologists, strengthening the department’s capability to refine and innovate designs.• Liaised with suppliers and test facilities to ensure the highest standards in components, design concepts, and testing procedures.• Continued all responsibilities from the Electronics Design Team Lead position.

• Conducted detailed investigation of existing luminaires and identified points of possible improvement through testing and consultation with other departments.• Oversaw development of Hedera M3, a vertical farming luminaire geared towards leafy green produce.• Initiated the selection and development of GVA’s new generation luminaires, adopting the same driver architecture present on Hedera Apex with further refinements for the architectural industry.• Developed and designed new prototype HL4 RGBW fixtures with new high voltage DC-DC and communication architecture, passing all CISPR and FCC EMC/EMI requirements.• Initiated and performed the transition from a local library-based Altium Designer installation to a fully managed Altium Designer 365 Pro implementation, improving interdepartmental cooperation between Electronics and Mechanical departments, and enhancing library and part consistency between designs.

•Redesigned and redeveloped Hedera Apex from scratch, a six-channel 300W Ethernet-controlled horticultural lighting fixture, enabling precise spectral adjustments tailored for specific crops, primarily used in the research and marijuana industries. This redesign included integrating a new digital driver architecture and developing software for production testing and on-site configuration.•Developed the SDR1, a ZHD data repeater that effectively doubles the leader cable length for ZHD-based luminaires, enhancing system performance and deployment flexibility.•Implemented incremental improvements on various existing luminaire designs, such as HighLighter MONO and Hedera Helix series, enhancing functionality and market response.

• Designed and deployed the STR9W Toolkit, a comprehensive cloud-based production test tracking system utilizing AWS DynamoDB, IAM, and Amazon Cognito.• Developed the STR9W Network-Attached Burn-in Rack as part of the production line for the STR9W, enabling efficient and controlled burn-in procedures for up to 20 fixtures per rack.Test EngineerGVA Lighting, Inc.Aug 2017 - Aug 2018• Designed and deployed comprehensive Cloud and IoT solutions to enhance reliability data collection, traceability, and RMA/client interactions.• Engineered electronic and electrical hardware for functional and reliability testing of luminaires, LEDs, and power supplies (3kW and above).

• Designed, developed, tested, and deployed comprehensive Cloud and IoT solutions to enhance reliability data collection, traceability, and client interactions, including architecting complete AWS implementations, developing production/factory site software, and creating barcode and label generation systems.• Developed electronic and electrical hardware to perform functional and reliability testing on luminaires, LEDs, and power supplies (3kW and up), ensuring robust performance and compliance with industry standards.• Researched, designed, and implemented testing protocols to ensure products meet EMC/EMI standards set by CISPR and other IEC committees, significantly enhancing product compliance and market acceptance.• Engineered software and firmware to automate production testing of luminaires, LED assemblies, and power supplies, improving testing efficiency and accuracy.• Conducted failure analysis and provided production support, including performing tests, reviewing data, and maintaining test equipment to optimize product quality and minimize operational downtime.

- Lead design projects by performing roles commonly filled by Technologists, such as develop firmware, selecting appropriate ICs, and perform schematic and layout design and inspection.- Client site visits where necessary to perform machine inspection and troubleshooting or provide training to site personnel.- Provide support to junior technicians and training in high voltage safety and troubleshooting techniques.- Repair, troubleshooting and support of industrial electronics, including, but not limited to Servo Drives, Open Loop Inverters, HMIs and sensor systems.

- Diagnostics and repair of Industrial Electronics, including PLCs, Variable Frequency Drives, DC Motor Shunt Field Generators, Three Phase Servo Drives, Stepper Motor Drives, and HVAC Calibration systems- Reverse engineer obsolete electronics for continued production- Design embedded electronics systems and develop associated firmware

- Quality control and routine maintenance on Digital Printing equipment, including: one Konica-Minolta BizHub PRESS c8000, two Konica-Minolta BizHub PRO c6501s, one Epson GS6000 Hybrid Wide Format printer, and one DigiXpress envelope printer- Equipment, software, and product suitability assessments for potential expansion of services- Training of operators in colour correction and operation techniques- Assist in operation of Digital Printing equipment