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Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

** Responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and next generation development of the firmware for three boards within the NeuMoDx Molecular System (NeuMoDx 288 instrument and NeuMoDx 96 instrument), involving a combination of real-time OS and bare metal applications, a custom bootloader, and a variety of drivers for peripherals (GPIO, EEPROM, LMP90100 ADC, AD5141 digital potentiometer, TLC59116 LED driver, etc.) and communication protocols (CAN, USART, SPI, I2C, 1-wire)** Work cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, and external contractors to fully understand the PCR workflow, allowing for both optimization of the platform and for effective root cause analysis of system issues** Managed the full software development life cycle, including requirements management, system design, coding, testing, configuration management, deployment, maintenance, documentation, and process improvement, to deliver high-quality embedded software solutions** Supported the next generation of application software for the primary customer GUI

Northville, Michigan, United States

** Designed, implemented, and tested safety related embedded software, including features such as HVIL (high-voltage interlock loop) and IMD (insulation monitoring device)** Root caused software, hardware, and interdisciplinary bugs and design tests to prove out corrective actions, including both software and HiL (hardware-in-the-loop) testing** Contributed to the development of AUTOSAR modules such as CAN (ex. CAN, CANTP), Diagnostics (ex. DEM, DCM), Memory (ex. NVM), Firmware (ex. PORT, DIO, ADC, PWM, ICU), schedule managers, and communications interfaces (ex. UART, SPI, I2C)** Characterized electrical systems, built CAN-based test harnesses, automated robotic test setups, and performed various benchtop tasks as needed to enable a global team to work collaboratively and efficiently

Seattle, Washington, United States

** Designed, prototyped, and manufactured (1) custom production enclosures for cameras, chargers, and other electronics assemblies, (2) sheet metal components, and (3) auxiliary hardware that meet technical (ex. thermal management, ingress protection, packaging, weight, loading, etc.) and non-technical (cost, timing, DFA, DFM, industrial design, etc.) requirements** Led vendors, suppliers, and consulting teams in the design, manufacturing, assembly, and delivery of brand new products** Wrote embedded firmware for testing and production purposes, leveraging camera API's / SDK's, serial communication protocols, multi-threading, integration with Systemd, custom GUI's, OpenCV, Precision Time Protocol, action commands, etc.** Designed and procured production wiring harnesses for the next iteration of iUNU's flagship robot** Led data-driven problem solving to troubleshoot, triage, and fix mechanical, electrical, and software issues within production, design, and manufacturing** Supported testing and field work with rapid-prototyped jigs, assemblies, and custom components

Dearborn, Mi

** Introduced innovative and original sealing subsystem design concepts and technologies to improve the Electrified Powertrain Engineering value equation (value = function/cost)** Interfaced regularly with the sealing supply base to provide technical governance of research and development projects, part validation methods, and overall supplier engineering assessments** Used 6-Sigma problem-solving strategies to statistically evaluate novel sealing technologies as well as ongoing production processes** Authored and implemented foundation Reliability & Robustness documentation, Design Rules / Considerations, System Design Specifications, Engineering Specifications, Corporate Engineering Test Procedures, CAE procedures, etc. to ensure standardization and consistency of best practice, design and test validation strategy

** Conducted pressure drop analyses for two vehicle platform cold plates, suggested improvements to reduce pressure loss by 39%, and persuaded management with concise data to implement change** Set program pressure loss design targets by conducting feasibility analyses under given constraints (e.g. packaging, timing, cost, manufacturing methods, supplier capabilities, etc.), and evaluated progress via CFD simulations to help program teams meet all deadlines and deliverables** Initiated, orchestrated, and completed vehicle-level thermal systems analyses deriving inputs from international thermal aerodynamics systems engineering teams in China and Australia** Conducted crash / safety analyses to assess late-in-the-program bracket modifications and worked with D&R engineers to optimize design and placement

** Led engineers of all disciplines through competitor vehicles, and successfully highlighted technical component and system strategies pertinent to each individual (ex. HV connectors, EDS, EMC, sealing, battery pack managing system, voltage sense leads, BEC / BECM, packaging, etc.)** Created and communicated in-depth benchmarking reports on technical topics (ex. X- and Y-capacitor measurements, High-Voltage Interlock circuit strategies, etc.) to multiple levels of senior management** Collaborated with a variety of teams (10+) across multiple organizations (3+) to develop a 3-phase cable strategy, and cascaded my findings to relevant leaders within Electrified Powertrain Engineering** Used data-driven research and critical thinking to solve warranty and recall concerns and issues** Developed and presented many benchmarking reports to quickly and efficiently inform engineers and leadership across the organization about emerging industry trends and technology (ex. DC fast-charge, cell type and chemistry, ground strap strategies, etc.)** Used Visual Basic programming, ActiveX controls, and userforms to build a highly-detailed, fully-customizable OEM system benchmarking matrix evaluating Ford next-generation products against 12 top competitor products

** Led team of 6+ engineers (Ford / supplier) in the successful sourcing and implementation of a balance correction procedure for a hybrid transmission rotor-OWC assembly, reducing unbalance by 93% and showing capability to 11.7 g-mm of unbalance / plane** Leveraged Six Sigma practices to successfully complete a Measurement System Analysis (MSA) of balance equipment, analyzing bias, linearity, stability, repeatability, and reproducibility of collected data via Minitab and thereby earning a Six Sigma Green Belt** Set and communicated clear priorities to engineers (5+, Ford / supplier) in international cross-functional teams, to retool a transmission hub with longer spline skirt and reduced internal diameter, while supporting aggressive build cadence in the dynamic vehicle launch environment** Effectively communicated with and guided internal and external customers (2+ Ford manufacturing facilities / 5+ suppliers) at a variety of levels in the supply chain (OEM, Tiers 1-3) through standard (ex. prototype sourcing/quote/build) as well as unstructured / non-standard (ex. re-DV testing on a compressed timeline) scenarios** Practiced data-driven problem-solving skills in OWC failure issue, leading team of 7+ D&R engineers, test engineers, technicians, designers, and technical experts to conduct high-speed overrun testing, successfully identifying root cause and recording lessons learned in corporate design rules

Livonia, Mi

** Performed capability study on ten-speed transmission main control lubrication circuit to evaluate accuracy, speed, and efficiency of polyhedral vs. trimmed cell meshing, reducing simulation time by 15% and increasing efficiency by 50% while maintaining equivalent accuracy** Prepared and delivered technical progress reports to chief engineers, program managers, and D&R engineers throughout program development, while supporting ad-hoc meetings with the same executives to drive technical thermal / hydraulic issues to closure** Completed 3D (Star-CCM+) and 1D (AMESim) hydraulic models & analyses of Decrease / Lube / Elevated Exhaust / Pump Out / TO Cooler / Converter Feed circuits to support (2) prototype transmission builds** Authored and implemented a tutorial teaching new team members how to run hydraulic circuit modeling simulations within Ford's CAE software environment, saving 20+ hours/person** Completed volume-of-fluid (VOF) simulations to identify ULV oil spray path on ten-speed modular hybrid transmission stator coils, highlighting and communicating results of risk audit and mitigation opportunities to senior management

Livonia, Michigan

** Developed 2D engineering drawings / 3D CAD models and maintained bill of materials (BOM's) for multiple transmission platforms spreading a variety of vehicle programs using CATIA V5, TeamCenter, and VisMockup** Simplified 3D part design and accelerated design and development timeline for 8-speed transmission baffle by adding customizability to 3D CAD data via Functional Molded Part (FMP) in CATIA V5** Completed GD&T training and performed GD&T print sign-off

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Developed tools and platforms for using lipid bilayer vesicles containing protein parts that together would mimic the functions of natural platelets. Worked with microfluidics (micropipette aspiration and microfluidic jetting), fabrication of glass pipettes for lipid vesicle aspiration, and small and large unilamellar vesicle formation, and custom-built a microforge from scratch for producing ninety-degree breaks below ten microns.

Ford Rawsonville Plant, Ypsilanti, Mi

Managed the research, development, and initial implementation of temperature compensation in the F-150 carbon canister line to improve First Time Yield (FTY), provide flexibility in logistics, and mitigate quality risk. Assisted in creating and launching a dustbox cleaning process that recovered >$1,000 from scrap parts, and built a tracking matrix to facilitate preventative maintenance of plant hoists and lift assists.

Boston, Ma

Performed data analysis for a pending business acquisition to evaluate coastal policy risk, agency appointment strategy and competitor behavior, amongst other metrics. Developed a preliminary deal pipeline for building and buying business in New York and Pennsylvania; constructed Excel models to explore the market presence and reveal key measures of top-performing competitors. Built reports and metrics for a new national agency business start-up, leveraging Salesforce reporting tools. Assisted in ad-hoc analysis of Plymouth Rock competitors and in developing an online repository for standard peer analysis, utilizing SNL and A.M. Best data-pulling engines.

Blue Ash, Ohio

Delivered solutions to innovative challenges in a heavily team-oriented work atmosphere. Advanced current models through design concepts that met multi-dimensional requirements, component and assembly prototyping, and technical ideation within a minimally invasive and open surgical tools environment.

Leuven

Collaborated with imec engineers, imec’s outreach staff and Belgian graduate students to design a pedal-powered, electric-assist, sustainable concept vehicle with smartphone interface. Worked closely with Groep T International University Master’s students to incorporate technical components. Drafted a customer website, wrote and published marketing material and an outline of a business plan.

John Morrell Human-Machine Interface Lab

Worked to develop a technical, low-cost prototype of a weight-bearing biofeedback device for orthopedic surgery patients. Wrote simulation programs using Arduino for auditory, visual, and vibrotactile feedback, and built introductory models and programs in SolidWorks and LabVIEW.

New Haven, Ct

Hired to correct homework that incorporated “classical models of spirals in seashells and sunflowers, symmetry of honeycombs and snowflakes, and the curvature of soap films; the shape of the universe; ways to visualize the fourth dimension; and a brief introduction to fractal geometry.”

New Haven, Ct

Held regular office hours every week and was available for individual meetings outside of these established hours. The office hours served both to recapitulate each week’s lectures and to aid related problem solving. The course covered “introductory topics in mathematical modeling that are applicable to biological systems, including Norton’s chemotherapy scheduling, stochastic models of tumor suppressor gene networks, and discrete and continuous models of population, neural and cardiac dynamics.”

Michael A. Choma Lab, Mustafa Khokha Lab

Performed Xenopus embryo analysis – in stages up to forty – and examination of the effects of mutated IFT-88, Galnt-11 and DNA H9 genes known to disrupt the expression of cilia development in characteristic manners. Computationally analyzed cilia flow patterns using a variety of microscopes to isolate and collectively recognize particle movement on multiple planes. Utilized skin grafts to facilitate digital analysis by eliminating the multidimensionality of the analyzed system.

Master’S Degree, Energy Systems Engineering, 4.00 / 4.00

Interdisciplinary master's program designed to provide systems-based knowledge in energy engineering through in-depth study of distributed.

Bachelor Of Science In Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 3.96 / 4.00

Activities and Societies: Michigan Formula Hybrid Racing, Campus Symphony Orchestra, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Michigan Gospel.

International Program In Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Spent a semester studying at the University of New South Wales, one of the world's leading technical institutes ranked in the top 60.

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 3.76 / 4.00

Activities and Societies: Yale Symphony Orchestra, Yale Precision Marching Band, Yale Men's Volleyball, Yale Rugby, Student Usher.