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Denver, CO, US

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Boston, Massachusetts, US

San Jose, California, US

• Applied attained experiences and knowledge to solve a wide range of IT and data storage issues in imaginative and practical ways
• Used in-depth knowledge of on-prem datacenter and public cloud technologies to help built out solutions aimed towards creating a hybrid-cloud environment, allowing customers to become digital disruptors and fully.
• Assisted multiple NetApp Field Sales Representatives in managing accounts; successfully pushed sales process from discovery, sizing/configuration, presentation, to finalized sale across Enterprise, Civilian Government.
• One of nine graduated SE members of the inaugural class of NetApp’s S3 Academy in RTP
• Interviewed, mentored, and organized training programs for following generations of S3 Academy Solutions Engineers, helping to ensure they develop a solid foundation for a bright future with NetApp

San Jose, California, US

Coral Gables, FL, US

• Analyzed, optimized, and prototyped design patented by Dr. Gecheng Zha of a carbon fiber VAWT; unique in its usage of a concentric outer ring of fixed stator blades which direct and accelerate airflow
• Achieved optimized turbine efficiency of 22.25% (a 57.15% increase over base-model efficiency)
• Presented designs and ideas for future implementations to senior officials of the U.S. Navy; pitched viability of turbine as a consumer product for private energy generation
• Performed aerodynamic analysis of current and alternate airfoil shapes and orientations using ANSYS Fluent
• Utilized wind tunnel machinery to compare power output and tip speed ratio at various wind speeds
• Repaired and rewired experimental low-torque generator developed specifically for use with this turbine

• Drafted and rendered 3D mechanical assemblies using AutoCAD and Solidworks according to client specifications; considered dimensioning, tolerancing, and manufacturability as required
• Succeeded as a sales representative; capitalized on exceptional communication skills to develop one-on-one relationships with customers, understand their needs, and convince them of our ability to meet those needs
• Conducted laser cuts and engravings on a variety of woods, acrylics, and other plastics using the Universal Laser Systems X-660 and VLS 6.60 platforms
• Fabricated to-scale 3D prints of digitally designed models using the Z-Corp ZPrinter 350 machine and associated software
• Generated bills of materials; tracked inventory of stockpiled MDF, acrylic, and 3D printing powder, as well as materials required for machine maintenance
• Used in-depth knowledge of material properties to assist clients in choosing the most appropriate materials to suit their needs, based on density, strength, electric/thermal conductivity, price, etc.

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

High School Diploma & Associate Of Arts Degree