Results-driven Mechanical Engineer with 9 years of experience, specializing in the design and fabrication of mechanical components for a variety of IoT devices. Fast learner with proven expertise in problem-solving, prototype development, product testing, and experiment design, both as an individual contributor and as a team.▫ Delivered rapid mechanical prototypes to facilitate informed decision-making by business units. ▫ Led mechanical design efforts, collaborating closely with electrical engineering team and vendors to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components into IoT devices. ▫ Worked on a large variety of IoT devices including wireless sensors, wireless access points, cameras, handheld devices for store associate use, and handheld devices for customer use. ▫ IoT devices have enabled the business to improve processes to save labor, reduce shrink, meet new regulatory requirements, and improve both the customer and associate in-store experiences. ▫ Designed and executed tests to find answers to business unit questions regarding feasibility and performance of prospective solutions. ▫ Diagnosed problems in stores and recommended viable solutions to business units. ▫ Validated data for AI training. ▫ Mentored and guided interns, fostering professional growth and ensuring value to the company.

▫ Created parts, mechanical assemblies, and technical diagrams using AutoCAD and NX. ▫ Identified and implemented process changes on the factory floor to capture labor savings. ▫ Made design changes to reduce material costs of products. ▫ Developed naming convention and organizational system for aftermarket parts

▫ Performed traffic studies and prepared documents for permit applications. ▫ Solicited and analyzed bids for site improvements. ▫ Developed a project tracking system using VBA for Microsoft Excel.

•Worked with professor of Mechanical Engineering and graduate student to design and perform experiments investigating properties of gelation of silk fibroin. •Reviewed academic documents and made recommendations to assist in experiment design.

▫ Evaluated performance of sustainable equipment in a LEED-certified sustainable KFC store. ▫ Deployed and managed sensors to improve efficiency of restaurant water, power, and HVAC usage. ▫ Created a user-friendly Carbon Footprint Calculator for KFC meals utilizing VBA.