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Greater Seattle Area

Tech lead for .NET desktop application for YubiKey production, implementing a Clean Architecture design using Domain Driven DevelopmentConducted cross-team meetings to identify project goals, translating them into measurable technical requirements. This resulted in a well-structured product requirements documentLed a small team in testing proprietary electromechanical system for YubiKey production, resulting in fixing issues faster, avoiding negative impacts on production line throughput, and building trust with the customers and project stakeholdersOnboarded and mentored team members to become subject matter experts, resulting in them taking on progressively more advanced responsibilities and improving the team’s business continuity plan

Greater Seattle Area

Developed critical components of the YubiKey .NET SDK, from interface design to low-level APDU implementation and documentation, resulting in on-time public releaseImproved software integration testing by creating standard procedures and utilities for xunit, resulting in bugs being caught and fixed before releaseLed the onboarding and mentoring of a QA I new hire, enabling them to deliver their first project on time and with high quality

Seattle, Washington

Performed threat modeling in collaboration with product security team to create security requirements and mitigation plansDeveloped smart card .NET library leveraging native interoperability (p/invoke), enabling sales team to close a large deal

Bellevue, Wa

Responsible for supporting the Chief Operations Officer through> Streamlined processes relentlessly, resulting in 50% workload reduction for this position>> Automated monthly data and statistics tracking in Excel, leading to greater consistency and traceability>> Designed and implemented shelter-wide supplies ordering system based on lean manufacturing principles> Provided technical troubleshooting and support for all staff with “excellent internal customer service”>> Communicated easily with staff of all technical skill levels> Managed difficult workloads and timelines effectively without oversightFrom job description: "A high degree of independent judgment is required. Diverse duties on a weekly basis as routine can vary from day to day. Must be able to self monitor to assure deadlines are met regardless of conflicting responsibilities. Needs to show good analytical, problem-solving and project management skills."

Bellevue, Wa

Combining my engineering know-how with excellent customer service to give back to the community> Designed, implemented, and managed Adoption Follow-Ups to increase adoptions and reduce returns>> Reduced follow up process time by 40% through software automation (Excel Macros and Word Mail Merge)>> Documented task processes in detail using PowerPoint with screen shots>> Trained staff and volunteers, guaranteeing long term project sustainability> Analyzed and collected visitor data to improve staffing level efficiency>> Consolidated data into easy to understand graphs using Excel's PivotTable and PivotChart tools> Proposed new procedure to both reduce animal length of stay and increase revenue> Used PetPoint daily to advise customers on animals, and also to source large scale shelter data for analysis> Gained deep knowledge of Adoptions Department and understanding of general shelter operations

Westlake Village, Ca

> Improved robustness of Temperature Coefficient of Resistance measurements for custom wire>> Used statistical analysis and engineering intuition to find areas of system to improve>> Worked independently to design and propose a new procedure for quick, accurate, and repeatable testing

Novi, Mi

> Specialized in [sensor] Monitoring Algorithms, ensuring timely, high quality software release>> Responsible for diagnosing sensor-related software, hardware, and integration problems>> Executed HiL (Hardware in Loop) testing and simulation>> Assisted with Matlab/Simulink based Driver in Loop testing and model development>> Completed in-vehicle testing and analyzed data for system performance and robustness>> Supported planning, designing, testing, and analysis of sensor and signal related software>> Communicated results, concerns, and training information to team regularly> Gained detailed understanding of ABS algorithm>> Analyzed algorithms and code changes in C programming language>> Followed software development plan for algorithm and logic changes>> Accomplished data analysis of validation tests prior to software release>> Provided in-the-field support for testing and collaboratively solved issues

Farmington Hills, Mi

> Worked on Alfa Romeo 4C pre-production vehicle testing resulting in vehicle production>> Defined drivetrain functional tests>> Performed tests for circuit diagnostics and system validation tests>> Communicated via email and phone with colleagues in Germany and India> Assisted with other pre-production vehicle projects allowing timelines to be met>> Accumulated mileage for data collection>> Developed software tools to assist with data analysis> Worked out problems on my own before approaching others for advice

Farmington Hills, Mi

27756 Ave. Mentry Valencia, Ca 91355

Forrest Machining is an aerostructures manufacturing company, making parts for both civilian and military aircraft.> Prepared part orders leading to timely manufacturing and appropriate documentation> Learned how to read drawings, modify CATIA V5 files, and understand (military) specifications> Gained knowledge of large scale CNC manufacturing processes> Took initiative to seek out additional work

Glendale, Ca

> Represented Nestle at various off-site marketing events> Built social media presence resulting in operating Facebook page> Created presentations which were used to talk about NVBIY awards and foundation> Assisted with 2009 Nestle Very Best In Youth awards ceremony

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science, 4.0

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: University of Michigan Supermileage - 3000 MPG student project teamIncludes studies in multidisciplinary design.

Automotive Engineering

Nagoya University Summer Intensive Program through the University of Michigan. I studied abroad in Japan for two months over the summer.