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Saint Paul, MN, US

• Advise founders on GTM strategy, PMF for SaaS service.
• Drafts strategic partnership agreements.
• Creates contract pricing for Defense Contractors.
• Creates Presentations and Demos Service.
• Authors Counterfeiting Mitigation Strategy Guides.

Advisor for developing blockchain technologies that address challenges in Supply Chain and Healthcare. Governments worldwide increasingly recognize the potential of blockchain, with progressive regulations fostering a conducive environment for its growth in areas beyond Binance.

Holliston, MA, US

• I give R&D the confidence to design enhanced, innovative features in already complex products while maintaining or exceeding quality expectations. Drives total quality rigor. Data Sciences division of Harvard.
• Ensures quality of components by monitoring Government Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) and SiliconExpert counterfeit and NC reports. Mitigates risk using SAE AS6171, SAE AS5553, and JDEC JESD243A standards..
• Proficient at discovering continuous improvement opportunities with regular monitoring and reporting on PowerBI and MiniTab. Discusses findings with Engineering groups and runs meetings with production floor to sustain.
• Lead in ISO 9001:2015 audits and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.
• Applies expertise effectively, collaborates with others, and delivers innovative and successful solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Holliston, MA, US

• Harvard Bioscience is a global developer and manufacturer that leverages 14 global brands that each uniquely focus on scientific instruments used to advance life science, support research and drug discovery. Founded in.
• Identifies gaps and associated risks in programs and processes relating to quality, drives superior and consistent level of quality performance.
• Effectively collaborates with Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Executive Leadership; all internal and external stakeholders that have a direct effect on Quality goals and objectives.
• Supports a robust product development process to ensure quality risks are mitigated and facilitate cross-functional communication.
• Provides on-the-floor data to leadership and offer direction for the development and implementation of robust Quality Systems.
• Identifies and qualifies improvements to product reliability using in-depth process validation and statistical tools, viz.: MiniTab, Instron, and specialized electronics testing equipment.

Eden Prairie, MN, US

• Nominated and elected President of a 4-State regional technology trade organization. Proud to represent the Upper Midwest Chapter, one of the highest membership Surface Mount Technology Association regions.
• Leverages team of top-performing veteran professionals to brainstorm and execute on electronics industry events.
• Frequently discusses industry trends and how the Upper Midwest Chapter can add value to SMTA members.
• Partners with corporate members to create memorable and informative training sessions, job fair, and factory tours throughout 4-State region.
• Responsible for identifying and developing programs to involve, develop, engage and manage members
• Utilizes Cognitive Flexibility, Win-Win mindset, and People Management to encourage volunteer participation.

Shakopee, Minnesota, US

• SolarPod is a US Engineering and Design Firm founded by a Material Scientist and Professional Engineer that improves how solar is installed. SolarPod is an innovator in the field. Joined SolarPod to uncover processes.
• Maintain and grow existing repeat solar business through outstanding service, relationship building, product knowledge, and application knowledge.
• Worked collaboratively with leadership to design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures. Set targets for milestones and ensured adherence to deadlines.
• Organizes interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget and timeline constraints.
• Works closely with internal teams to develop, fund and execute ROI-based integrated marketing communications campaigns that influence target audiences and grow sales.
• Develop and drive new business utilizing pull-through sales efforts with End-Users, Consulting Engineers and other non-purchasing accounts for the purpose of creating specifications and demand for SolarPod products.

Burnsville, Minnesota, US

• Dimation is a World Leader in cutting-edge electronics prototyping, assembly, and failure analysis. Work that is considered impossible is done on a daily basis. Dimation’s strong resources validates and offers thorough.
• Leads company strategy and implementation of higher volume production builds.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
• Strong influence during quoting stage and NPI/kick-off meetings to be ready for every step of ramp up.
• Coaches less experienced engineers and technicians. Motivated and organized multiple efforts to accomplish goals.
• Helps customers validate and improve functional testing approach.

Mendota Heights, MN, US

• MetroSpec is a global leader in custom OEM light engines for architectural lighting applications. MetroSpec’s numerous patents in manufacturing and functionality offer high-performance lighting solutions that are both.
• Discovers and integrates innovative tooling and automation systems for improving high-volume production, efficiencies, yields, and changeovers.
• Performs supplier quality audits. Valued liaison between engineering departments, purchasing, and account executives. Handled RMA requests to vendors and from customers.
• Leads development of manufacturing processes utilizing lean or other advanced manufacturing concepts/methods. Improved floor layout to reduce waste.
• Works with engineering team and production to develop, qualify and implement new tools, equipment and other process improvements.
• Daily prioritizing, organizing, coordinating, and directing production materials and human resources throughout plant to optimize workflow, quality and output.

Spokane Valley, WA, US

• KeyTronicEMS specializes in design for manufacturability –improving product designs without sacrificing quality, to lower final product costs. Customer reports have insightful interpretations which facilitate measured.
• Creates CAD models, drawings, and prototypes in order to cut assembly time, eliminate defects, and reduce cost.
• Understands the elements that go into the development of a printed circuit board, from design consideration, layout principles, component and assembly issues, to overall physical demands and requirements that need to.
• Understands relationship between manufacturing processes and printed circuit defect conditions, especially latent defects.
• Creates high-value, creative custom tooling by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Operates in a team environment with other functional areas providing input to design solutions and participating in design reviews.

Spokane Valley, WA, US

• Lead engineering support for the professional manufacturing of 206 unique PCB assemblies and box builds. I work closely with customer’s engineers and internal engineers in a team environment to develop and improve.
• Verifies individual layers of PCB and creates report for improved manufacturability
• Custom Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) programs for challenging components
• Designs and builds custom fixtures to aid manufacturing scalability (machining and 3D printing)
• Optimization of Production Floor / Facilities Layout
• Complex 1D/2D label template creation to satisfy UDI FDA requirements

• Strategic and Innovative Leader of a variety of projects. Served on committees, networked with professionals, focus-grouped customers, and self-directed studies. I add value by identifying new ideas, markets, and.
• Proven ability to build something out of rough ideas, concepts, intuition, and tell the story of how it addresses customer pain points.
• Lead CAD Designer for Placemakers Rochester's prototype festival.
• Spent years developing a solar product that won semi-finalist and finalist recognition at two inventor/start up contests. Presented at Inventor’s Congress.
• Uses academic studies and reports. Conducts surveys and focus groups. Experienced with Survey Monkey, Mechanical Turks, and Adobe JS documents.
• Leverages AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, Visual Studio, 3D-printers and off-the-shelf components to secure internal buy-in.

• Flickr: 1.2+ million views and 500+ favorites.Featured in:
• Dunn Bros. Coffee Internet Advertising
• "Ivete"​ Album Art: (Rock Band) Rome, Italy
• "Vice.com"​: A website focused on arts, culture, and news topics
• "Smithsonian.com"​: Online magazine of the Smithsonian Institute
• "AOL Huffington Post"​: (Offering news, blogs, and original content) aol.com

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Engineering

Associate’S Degree, Engineering And Entrepreneurship

Control Panel Assembly

(Visualization And Software) Prototyping And Entrepreneurship

Development

Business Management, Environmentalism, Clean Energy, Computer Programming

Hazwoper 40, Epa Field Experience, Osha 10, Purdue University Green Specialist