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United States

New Zealand

As a Hobbiton Tour Guide, I lead guests through the iconic movie set, sharing insights into The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. I create memorable experiences by delivering engaging tours, providing excellent customer service, and bringing the magic of Middle-earth to life for visitors from around the world.

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

• Role: Led engineering teams in the design, development, and testing of industry-leading medical devices and instrumentation, driving innovation and ensuring product excellence.• Highlights:­ - Spearheaded the successful FDA approval and release of the Olympus Renaflex Single-Use Flexible Ureteroscope, orchestrating collaboration across two companies (Biomerics and Olympus), multiple manufacturing sites, vendors, contractors, and personnel, resulting in a seamless product launch.­ - Led a 5-member cross-functional team in the development of 10 prototype scopes, delivering on critical project milestones and contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge medical technology.• Further Responsibilities and Achievements:­ - Led the design and development of complex mechanical systems, focusing on performance, durability, and manufacturability.­ - Utilized SolidWorks software to create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings for medical devices and components.­ - Conducted rigorous testing to validate design concepts and optimize product performance.­ - Managed relationships with manufacturing partners, ensuring alignment on design requirements and quality standards.

Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area

• Role: Project Manager of product development activities for spinal division; Lead mechanical engineer responsible for all manufacturing projects, laser manufacturing techniques, and customer interactions.• Highlights: ­ - Enhanced spinal implant production efficiency by pioneering advanced laser texturing and manufacturing processes, resulting in increased yields.­ - Streamlined communication between Business Development and Engineering teams, fostering stronger collaboration and improving alignment between SINTX and its customers.• Further Responsibilities and Achievements:­ - Developed and optimized prototypes, working closely with the manufacturing team to refine production processes.­ - Conducted design reviews and implemented feedback to enhance product quality and functionality.­ - Played a key role in the commercialization of new products, leading to a significant increase in market share.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

• Role: Maintained USAF aerospace systems' readiness (B1-Bomber, B-52 Bomber, and AWAC) through prototyping, data analysis, FEA, SolidWorks modeling, and systems engineering. • Highlights:­ - Innovatively addressed airflow restrictions in the MSN-7 canopy by designing and prototyping a collapsible air-jack, utilizing origami box-folding techniques.­ - Leveraged MATLAB to perform advanced data analysis, solving complex problems for USAF systems and optimizing maintenance strategies for improved operational efficiency.• Further Responsibilities and Achievements:­ - Designed and analyzed mechanical systems for aerospace applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.­ - Performed finite element analysis (FEA) to validate designs and potential improvements.­ - Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative engineering solutions.­ - Prepared and reviewed detailed mechanical drawings for fabrication, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GD&T.

Anchorage, Alaska Area

• Role: Maintained and upgraded FAA facilities and equipment, focusing on remote field installations, project analysis, AutoCAD drawings, site visits, and technical documentation to ensure the continuous and safe operation of critical systems.• Highlights:­ - Successfully traveled over 3,500 miles to remote Alaskan villages, executing the installation of vital FAA equipment, ensuring operational reliability in challenging environments.• Further Responsibilities and Achievements:­ - Performed in-depth project analysis and on-site fieldwork, contributing to the seamless installation and maintenance of FAA systems.­ - Developed detailed technical documentation to support ongoing project efforts, improving team communication and project transparency.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

➢ Engineered a low cost, common material, water purification system➢ Worked under the supervision of the Engineering and Biology departments at Oklahoma Christian University➢ Gained experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, project design, and project testing