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Mountain View, California, Us

• Design self-driving vehicle hardware modules and integrate sensors/modules with OEM partner platforms

• Currently developing cutting-edge paintball marker technology and firing mechanisms• Designed reliable, easily maintained entry-level markers to hit strict price point requirements• Assisted in design and development of revolutionary VetGun parasiticide delivery system• Created detailed drawing packages for complex machined parts

San Francisco, California, Us

• Designed concept self-driving vehicles and future platforms using VR assets aligned with physical mock-ups• Designed eVTOL interiors and exteriors for scale models, VR evaluation, and full-scale cabin mock-ups• Developed delivery drone surfacing for full-scale models and created drone delivery packaging system• Designed several functional human-machine interfaces for a variety of self-driving vehicle platforms• Assisted heavily in mechanical design of in-house lidar components as well as molded and machined enclosures• Executed mechanical design and surfacing of advanced sensing kit for use in new mobility/JUMP scooters• Awarded 5+ patents ranging from self-driving vehicle logic, behavior, and features, to sensor architecture

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Industrial/Mechanical design of robotic platforms, manipulators, grippers, and enclosures.

• Advanced initial product line of 4 paintball markers and 3 loaders from ideation to production in 5 months• Played integral role in designing and developing a loader with industry-first onboard radar system• Designed aggressively-styled full head protection embraced by paintball players and field owners• Designed mask optimized for high-volume major retailers by simplifying assembly• Worked closely with international vendors to ensure product functionality and quality standards

• Lead CAD design for the largest, most complex part, and most expensive tools in company history• Mechanical design of safety-critical components, complex exterior surfacing, and tool-ready CAD models• Designed variety of car seats, strollers, high chairs, bouncers, and accessories from sketch to tooling• Generated high-level concept sketches, input models, sketch CAD, animations, and functional prototypes• Worked closely with marketing, engineering, electrical engineering, compliance, and supply chain

• Crafted automotive-style surfacing and solid models for powersports focused gear bags and tablet cases• Translated sketches and foam models into production-ready CAD files• Designed for hybrid hard/soft goods construction methods

• Market research and trend analysis for auto industry and renewable energy• Executed mechanical design and managed fabrication of proof-of-concept manufacturing equipment• Generated high-level concepts and photoreal renderings for client meetings and presentations• Conceived unique wind turbine component designs to reduce transportation and installation costs

• Product styling, mechanical design and complex CAD assemblies for X-Ray imaging accessories• Identified unique market needs, resulting in a solution that eclipsed competitor performance inease of operation, compatibility, cassette positioning/stability, unit durability, and tech/patient safety• Created modular architecture for cost-effective production in high, medium and low-volume scenarios• Worked closely with international vendors to ensure product functionality and quality standards

• Drastically improved interdepartmental communication, accelerated design and development cycles• Identified new market opportunities and created some of the company’s best-selling product lines• Directed high-end brand launch, multiple website launches, and several ad campaigns• Created modular packaging system allowing inventory flexibility, reducing expenses and lead-times• Developed several patent-pending technologies including mechanisms and programming logic

Sketching / 3D Modeling / Product Design / Packaging / Rendering / Paintball Apparel / POP Design

Des Plaines, Illinois, Us

Sketching / 3D Modeling / Rendering / POP Design / Multimedia Advertising

Detailed CAD Drawings / 3D Modeling / Rendering / Product Design / Prototyping / Model MakingClients: ALCOA, Confederate Motorcycles, White Box Robotics, PowerCast, chemDAQ