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-Design complete pneumatic power tools including variable speed pencil grinders and right angle grinders.-Using Solidworks, create and model tools in their entirety, including throttle, motor, and spindle systems.-Perform tolerance stack ups to ensure proper assembly.-Simulate fluid flow and perfect design using ANSYS CFX.-Create drawings, work with vendors to develop parts, and maintain budget.-Troubleshoot issues with legacy tools and implement fixes.

Senior Design Project.Designed and built a kicking game to help the students build muscle control while having fun.Project was selected for publication by the National Science Foundation and patent forms were submitted through SUNY at Buffalo.

Boy's 3-8 Team, May 2008 - January 2009*Ensured cost/profit margin was acceptable for development by performing initial costing on 15 different products.*Created concept layouts describing the products to manufacturers in Asia.*Worked with manufacturers to produce products for the best price possible by comparing vendor quotes to initial cost estimates and locating discrepancies.*Created mechanisms for 15 different Imaginext and Shake 'N Go products found in stores summer 2009.*Developed moldable part layouts from solid designer models.*Resolved future manufacturing problems by analyzing returned products to identify reason for defect and creating solutions.