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Raleigh Durham, Us

Founded Momentum Marine to promote vessel docking technology. Momentum Marine specializes in automatic docking and automatic mooring systems for commercial and private vessels. Also called "positive restraint" systems, our technology reduces diesel emissions and fuel costs, and results in a cleaner environment. Invented and patented several devices that enable one person to single-handedly and safely dock a boat. SmartLanderTM Commercial Vessel "Positive Restraint" technology connects large boats to the dock, which allows operators to throttle down the engine and reduce emissions. Momentum offers design consulting and custom solutions for Commercial Vessels, Luxury Yachts, Offshore Wind and Oil projects, ROV solutions, Miltary programs as well as other watercraft projects.www.momentummarine.com

Fort Pierce, Florida, Us

Fort Pierce, Florida, Us

Focused on disrupting the boating industry by developing and deploying high performance affordable electric propulsion systems and boats for mass appeal. Leading a high caliber engineering department to invent, engineer, and collaborate to build new technology that will make the boating experience better for the world.

Apex, Nc, Us

Apex, Nc, Us

Responsible for managing and leading teams of 3-10 other engineers in multiple projects that have stringent delivery demands. As Engineering Supervisor, coordinated all phases of development including creation, prototypes, testing and analysis.Designed and developed robotic tool couplers, precision locking mechanisms, end effectors, force-torque sensors, and other custom robotic tooling. Used Solidworks along with multiple add-on packages as a primary tool to design and develop complex products.Invented and developed a Utility Coupler product line that allows for automatic machine and fixture docking. This product is in use in heavy automation applications worldwide.Invented and developed a series of manually actuated tool couplers.Invented and developed novel mechanisms for 24VDC electric tool changer applications.Developed a series of automatic collimator changers in use with Cyberknife TM systems around the world.Developed a robotic fiber optic quick coupler.Determined and established specifications through engineering calculations, FEA analysis with COSMOS and cycle testing. Investigated and resolved technical problems involving product performance, and production equipment. Built and tested prototypes and released products to verify design to customer specifications and wrote reports to document the testing. Determined and established specifications and standards and wrote manuals, manufacturing and inspection instructions.

Mechanical Engineer-Cab DesignResponsible for the development of functional specifications, competitive analysis, and concept design on the next-generation line of Small Track Type Tractors. Designed and detailed cab assemblies for current product using Pro/ENGINEER. Design Engineer-Electrical SystemsDesigned electrical systems using Pro/ENGINEER and Pro/CABLING for Caterpillar's New Product Introduction program. Responsible for the design and integration of electrical systems used for G-Series line of Small Track-Type Tractors, and E-Series Backhoe Loaders. Invented a low-cost mechanical device aimed to enhance harness routing methods on Caterpillar products.

Tolland, Ct, Us

Developed concepts for new a product line of textile cutting machines. Designed a pneumatic labeling device that was tested as a customized attachment for Gerber's standard cutting machine

Lead Mechanical Engineer for company's primary product line. Responsible for the mechanical design of a 3-fingered dexterous robot grasper. Designed mechanical systems using Solidworks and produced complete machinable drawing sets to ANSI standards. Analyzed mechanical losses in gear and cable transmission mechanisms to improve product designs. Other projects include the design revision, assembly, and testing of a 7 DOF robot arm.

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Lead a team in a series of field tests involving "Non-Lethal" weapons technology. Conducted formal presentations to senior engineers and management. Headed the manufacturing of experimental military signal panels. Worked on mine countermeasure projects involving the testing of aircraft-deployed explosive nets for eliminating landmines.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

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