Cobra Puma Golf, founded in 1973, is a manufacturer of high performance golf equipment played on all of the professional and amateur golf tours. I work in the innovation group to help develop and test new and innovative concepts to be potentially used in future product lines. These concepts will help continue Cobra's fast growing rise in popularity and marketshare by providing golfers with clubs that will improve their scores, shot making abilities, and enjoyment of the game.

Employed to develop innovative golf club designs using carbon graphite composite. After several iterations in construction approaches and performance targets, several commercial ready golf club designs were being finalized when BST Nano Carbon lost its funding and had to close its doors. Start up companies are risky, nevertheless, it came as a surprise to many of us that its demise came so quickly. Our technical successes were many at BST, including several in marketplaces outside of golf… Show more Employed to develop innovative golf club designs using carbon graphite composite. After several iterations in construction approaches and performance targets, several commercial ready golf club designs were being finalized when BST Nano Carbon lost its funding and had to close its doors. Start up companies are risky, nevertheless, it came as a surprise to many of us that its demise came so quickly. Our technical successes were many at BST, including several in marketplaces outside of golf, which contributed to the emotionally wrenching feelings we had that these new and demonstrably superior products were not given the chance to succeed in the marketplace. I really enjoyed working at BST and feel we were on to something revolutionary. I truly believe our products would've been amazing! Show less

Developed prototype concepts and created new designs of golf clubs for the Titleist brand. Worked in the Metalwoods (Drivers, Fairway woods and Hybrids) group. Incorporated new features and technologies into the next generation of commercial golf clubs to make better performing products. I generated the designs, specifications, 3D CAD models, and engineering drawings required to support product development and launch. I worked with suppliers to ensure products looked and performed as… Show more Developed prototype concepts and created new designs of golf clubs for the Titleist brand. Worked in the Metalwoods (Drivers, Fairway woods and Hybrids) group. Incorporated new features and technologies into the next generation of commercial golf clubs to make better performing products. I generated the designs, specifications, 3D CAD models, and engineering drawings required to support product development and launch. I worked with suppliers to ensure products looked and performed as designed. Show less

Hired in 1993 to implement the new Intergraph 3D Solid Modeling CAD/CAM system into the product design workflow. Developed new and innovative methods for CAD modeling and CAM machining to create tooling and master models for Drivers, Woods, Irons and Putters. Involved in selecting the new Unigraphics/NX 3D CAD system in 1997. Continued implementing new methods of product design which included parametric, associative, family of parts, and linked assembly approaches. My design approach is to… Show more Hired in 1993 to implement the new Intergraph 3D Solid Modeling CAD/CAM system into the product design workflow. Developed new and innovative methods for CAD modeling and CAM machining to create tooling and master models for Drivers, Woods, Irons and Putters. Involved in selecting the new Unigraphics/NX 3D CAD system in 1997. Continued implementing new methods of product design which included parametric, associative, family of parts, and linked assembly approaches. My design approach is to blend aesthetic styling to promote the performance of the product ( material selection, center of gravity (CG) location, inertia (MOI) tuning, aerodynamic reduction of drag, etc) - form follows function. Work very closely with the R&D prototype shop, outside consultants and product suppliers to develop Callaway's newest innovations and products. Have traveled throughout the country and Asia, helping our suppliers and vendors produce our products to our specifications. Experienced with using diverse materials (Titanium, Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Magnesium, Tungsten, Plastic and Graphite Composites) in my designs. Held Senior Manager positions over the Clubhead and Shaft design groups at Callaway. Credited as the inventor of over 100 design and utility patents through my efforts in product innovation. Show less