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Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

• Researched, designed and developed novel reagent chiller and motor gantry system for new flagship product• Created models to characterize system behaviors in support of development as well as for continuous improvement efforts• Wrote new analytical tools using machine vision, stochastic methods and digital signal processing• Built neural net to identify pass/fail criteria based on impedance testing of a piezoelectric blood separation device• Mentored and coordinated co-ops and new hires

Bedford, Ma

• Responsible for developing design, controls, and characteristic system models insupport of next generation flagship product for hemostasis testing• Developed machine learning regression for identification of pass/fail condition ofcomplex acoustic fluid separating piezoelectric devices using impedance signalanalysis, as well as characterizing specific coupled and uncoupled failure modes• Designed, developed and identified suppliers for robotic systems and chillersub-modules• Developed ANSYS computational fluid models and performed mechanicalanalysis on physical and fluidic parts, submodules and overall system• Currently coordinating work efforts of ten technical professionals across fiveseparate R&D groups• Coordinated, mentored and utilized twelve coops, concurrently, across six R&Dgroups and one group in marketing

Framingham, Ma

• Used machine learning and optimization techniques to design a closed-cycle fluid water cooling system with renewable energy power for hot, arid environments which functions on 9% of electrical cost to reliably deliver 40 °F output temperatures• Built system models using energy balance equations in matlab, confirmed system model performance and controls behavior in piece-by-piece reproduction through Simulink, and verified system footprint through use of Creo• Rebuilt most of model utilizing open source software and Python• Performed finite element analysis on components for feasibility research and for investor scenarios loading for steam safety assessment and concerns• Developed customer specific system performance profiles and reports to accurately convey solution performance to technical and non-technical personnel• Led project team of up to 6 people• Built and developed mathematic and 3D models for system involving heat exchangers, pumps, pipes and system controls

Framingham, Massachusetts Area

• Developed method for enhancing student performance through locally sourced mentoring and tutoring by professionals looking to give back to their communities• Systematized mentoring method which emphasizes communication, time management and stress management techniques• Initial sessions grew from 2+ students to 80+• Currently providing to one school with plans to expand operations to 12 area schools by year end• Grew team from 4 people to 25 people, many located around the globe• Currently pursuing 501(c)3 classification, able to operate currently financially through fiscal sponsorship by Mission.Earth, while we pursue the process of being formally recognized as a non-profit organization• In talks with state level Department of Education personnel to facilitate the expansion and integration of our program state-wide• Currently providing STEM, vocational and business professionals for events and mentoring, currently utilizing museum connections to seek artists for involvement• Building student introduction to IT security. Process Involves webapps, hacking tool kits, and finally troubleshooting and reporting. Serves to create an interesting introduction to IT security while teaching reporting skills the importance of ethics and personal responsibility. Webapp and toolkits being developed for use in Linux and Windows environments.

Rochester, New York Area

• Masters Project on Paper dedicated to Digital Controls Optimization for unbalanced/non-square systems• Performed duties as part of committee to create campus Faculty and Student policy for incumbent Doctoral Programs• Encouraged growth of student organizations and interest in the study abroad program

Blossom Road Building

• Used Tribology and previous turbine engineering experience to deliver repeatable fuel additive test equipment• Developed a fuel additive testing platform that achieved goals under budget• Saved $3 million annually with a $22k testing platform• System helped company secure buyer for their technology

Dubai, Uae

• Acted as peer tutor for Transformation Mapping and Functional Calculus fundamentals• Provided evaluation, feedback and possible solutions to RIT/NY and RIT/UAE • Continued contact with onsite students and faculty, providing guidance and insight

Nine Mile Point Power Station

• Performed system-wide analysis in support of time sensitive operation issues• Ownership of Radwaste for BOP operation in service of dual BWR units• Performed maintenance utilizing ALARA and hot-system lifecycle approaches • Shadowed and then called to exercise duties in place of off-site vibrations contractor in support of power uprate activities• Built a program to analyze system and maintenance reports to identify next most likely failure modes based on previous failure trends, forecasting supported by technician feedback and documentation/outcome review• Used PM program analysis to identify key indicators for next most likely failure modes• Prevented week long controlled shutdown by assessing False-Positive condition during power uprate activities, $40M minimum savings• Tasked to generate Failure Analysis reports covering Root Cause Analysis for Industry-wide learning opportunities• Extensive experience as part of Immediate Response Teams across both Nine Mile units• Characterize design and work package viability using ALARA evaluation methods • Prevented SCRAM and mandatory 36 hour down power by quickly assessing Main Steam System condition

Research enclosure designs to safely house ergonomic sensors comfortably and unobtrusively on the body over the course of the average work day (8 hours) for the Physical Therapy Department at Nazareth College. Team operated in cooperation with a second team tasked with designing the collection system.Primary responsibilities were research into attachment styles and methods, acquiring donations of materials that already perform attachment function and are used in clinical environments; Acquiring new materials for concept testing and broadening understanding of material behavior; Handling purchasing and requisition of any materials for team; Coordinated customer meetings and needs into design. Delivered a number of attachment and enclosure styles, customer was pleased with enclosure styles and attachment methods that were delivered.

• Developed plant-wide safety solutions incorporating technician feedback and OSHA guidelines• Used improvement projects as a platform to enhance communication between technicians and engineers• Supported turbo machinery manufacturing lines and provided observation reports for efficiency research• Redesigned flywheel manufacturing line eliminating process responsible for Repetitive Stress Injury events ($100k reduction in insurance for this process)• $700K of projected annual savings from safety work reducing insurance costs and worker disability payout• Tool and part design, improvement and implementation• Development of safety and ergonomic improvements• Improvements to manufacturing line• Performed rapid preliminary analysis using ANSYS and ProE software suites.

• Developed extensive test procedures and provided significant value data for connector re-design• Ongoing cost control efforts utilizing test process provides ongoing savings in excess of $1M annually• Researched military and trade standards to ensure product compliance with ITAR and government agencies• Test design, data analysis and reporting• Rapid modeling, design and prototype support• Worked with manufacturing support team• Assigned project involving a prototype connector, developed extensive test procedures and provided significant value data for connector re-design with new vendor• Preferred operator of rapid 3D modeling system (FARO brand measuring arm)

Research and Design a home with an integrated solar heating system which would then be optimized for a particular region's climate and building codes, delivered to Professor Landschoot. Team was comprised of six engineers and each team member assigned a portion of the project. Assumed role of Fluid Systems Engineer, was in charge of hydronic subsystem, optimizing piping materials, pump, and heat transfer interface. Team delivered a sizable home with roof-mounted FPC's which would return more than three times its initial cost in savings over the course of thirty-five years.

• Engineering team support• Product testing (environmental, mechanical stress, destructive and fatigue)• Test design, analysis, and documentation• Lab maintenance

Core: Credential Of Readiness, Accounting And Business/Management

HBX CORe (Credential of Readiness) is a 120-150 hour certificate program on the fundamentals of business from Harvard Business School..

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad at RIT campus in Dubai, Graduate Student Advisory Council, Graduate Education Taskforce, Assistant.

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: ASME student member, AIAA student member, IEEE student member, Rochester Aikikai

Education record

Activities and Societies: Honor Student, Recipient of the David Budinger Leadership Award, Winter/Spring TrackTrack Captain