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Arizona, United States

• Continuous improvement and process efficiency. Installing and qualifying Optical Critical Dimension (OCD), CD-SEM, Overlay, and other metrology tools to perform critical measurements that ensure manufacturing quality and improved efficiency.• Sustaining and maintaining metrology tools. This includes tool availability, tool-to-tool matching, fab-to-fab matching, tool calibration maintenance, and various continuous improvement projects to uphold industry quality standards.• Cross-Functional Manufacturing Support: Collaborate within a cross-functional team to provide essential support to the manufacturing process. Responsibilities encompass automated equipment troubleshooting, facilitating effective cross-functional communication, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the manufacturing operations to improve in-line and offline metrology measurements.

California, United States

• Cross-Functional Manufacturing Support: Collaborated within a cross-functional team to provide essential support to the manufacturing process. Responsibilities encompass automated equipment troubleshooting, facilitating effective cross-functional communication, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the manufacturing operations.• Process Improvement and Change Control Management: Identified and implemented process improvements, managed change control processes, and meticulously documented all relevant procedures. Utilize Lean Methodologies, including DMAIC, PDCA, and Standard Work, to drive continuous improvement initiatives within a cGMP/GDP environment in the Medical Device/Pharmaceutical industry.• Versatile Process Engineering Tasks: Undertook process engineering tasks beyond assigned process improvement teams, showcasing adaptability and a broad skill set. Participate in equipment-based breakdown investigations, driving effective corrective actions, and coordinate corrective maintenance activities with maintenance teams or Original Equipment Manufacturers

Brea, California

• Collaborated on a committee of 20+ Professional Engineers and Industry Experts to produce an Internationally recognized Standard for Hot Water Storage (Solar Tanks) at domestic and commercial levels, applying Engineering principles for Building Safety and consumer safety. (ICC 903/SRCC 500, Solar Tanks). • Conducted technical evaluations of diverse solar thermal collectors, including Glazed, Unglazed, Concentrating, and Pool Heating Collectors. Utilized advanced MS Excel and POLYSUN modeling software to analyze and simulate system performance effectively. • Reviewed and assessed critical documents such as test reports, product drawings, consumer manuals, complex performance ratings, and calculations, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations specific to building and mechanical systems

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Self-educated machine learning algorithms and data science analytics with the Python programming language applied to analyze a year's worth of 15-minute time series energy consumption data for residential buildings.Projected source of high energy consumption during on-peak and off-peak hours using supervised and unsupervised machine algorithms.Investigated the energy consumed by each component of the residential building using limited real-time data.

Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Assisted students with leveraging their understanding and performance in this innovation and design course.Provided constructive feedback on student capstone design and manufacturing projects, held 2 office hours per week. Assisted professor with course work and grading, graded over 100 submissions a week, helping students to have final grades on time for graduation.

• Hired and coordinated a team of seven (7) to achieve a smooth and successful daily operation with strategic planning and analytics.• Designed and implemented business operations that optimize profit while promoting company culture and vision. Developed SOPs and ROPs used for employee training and maintaining quality control. • Administered and supervised the role and work of employees, ensuring maximum customer satisfaction and employee comfort. • Generated financial budgets, bill of materials, and purchased materials that enhanced product quality and profit. Grew the business five overfold in the first 3 years.

• Played a pivotal role in preventive maintenance of the hydropower plant focusing on critical components such as the Francis turbine, wicket gates, and generator bearings to ensure safety and save the cost of corrective and reactive maintenance. • Executed a comprehensive Root Cause Analysis on the deluge system, covering pumps, filters, air, and water lines. Implemented condition-based maintenance strategies to restore two outdoor 3-phase Transformers (Ratings-200/MVA) to the production line, emphasizing cost-effectiveness.• Collaborated with a team of 5+ engineers and industry experts to conduct predictive maintenance. Employed advanced acoustic testing techniques to investigate and address cracks in a 24ft diameter penstock. This initiative extended underground up to 278ft below sea level, showcasing a commitment to proactive problem-solving and system reliability.

• Led the redesign and precision machining of gears essential for malfunctioning weaving machines. Produced over 20 high-quality gears, facilitating the addition of 15+ machines to the production line. This strategic initiative not only addressed operational challenges but also maximized profitability for the company.• Re-engineered and fabricated roller pens and successfully machined 300+ Pens per day to ensure smooth continuation of production thereby saving the company thousands of dollars.

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering