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Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

• Trained machine learning models (utilizing cross-validation and grid search hyperparameter tuning) to better predict which target customers will be the most likely to respond favorably to client's services/messages.
• Created ETL pipelines to manipulate stored data from data warehouse to feed into noted supervised classification models. The "best" model(s) were utilized predictions of instances not yet in their data.
• Designed a custom scoring metric for current entries not yet targeted based on unique feature set, informed by the results of the model training. Together with classification predictions, observed immediate increases.
• Visualized data results using PCA-reduced feature space for intuitive reporting to client.
• Assisted in implementing project management techniques and processes to make the flow and completion of tasks more efficient.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Developed document database and sharing protocols among suppliers/vendors; developed scalable framework for testing (QA/QC, trial, etc.) data; created custom views to eliminate ad hoc test data queries; built array of.
• Built Product Development (PD) processes and protocols; implemented project tracking systems via Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Trello for stakeholder reporting; made PD repeatable, scalable, and transparent.
• Co-led our Vendor Relations Team as primary technical contact; coordinated all new product development efforts from 2016-2023, helping to conceptualize, research, design, and prototype all new products (50+) for and.
• Individual project/product driver for 20+ new product efforts since 2013, driving 8+ products simultaneously.
• Managed operations within Technical Sub-Division framework; oversaw team of four; earned colleagues’ respect by providing balance of autonomy and direction, advocating for professional advancement and development.
• Authored 15+ technical blog articles on variety of science-driven topics; developed 100+ internal technical training tools (seminars, documents, etc.); developed 50+ technical sales tools.

San Clemente, CA

Product conceptualization, research, design, development/testing, and technical sales training.

Southwest United States

• Responsible for sales efforts within the Southwest United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Clark County Nevada, Washington County Utah, and El Paso County Texas), reporting directly to our West Regional Director.
• Developed marketing strategies to the design and construction communities for the built environment; created effective pricing structures and incentive programs.
• Provided technical education (seminars, meetings, etc.) on product offerings, latest technologies, and industry standards and best-practices.
• Developed lead, project, and sales tracking systems in Excel, and helped to customize our CRM for more efficient use by our Sales team.
• Conducted sales training with distribution, assisted or led in general and region-specific marketing efforts through various professional organizations, and provided comprehensive product support and in-field service.
• Grew regional revenue each year of regional management; worked fully remotely (~40% travel) with minimal oversight; created a smooth hand-off to next-generation employee.

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer, Varsity Soccer Captain 2006, Cornell Tradition Fellowship, Cornell Engineering AmbassadorsI.

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