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Santa Barbara, California, United States

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Technical support and new product development for ABC -- a financial analysis software for modeling and optimization of large asset transactions (Leases and P-Flips)I continue to design, build and implement custom projects including partnership-flip modeling mechanics, complex API tools, and custom reporting using a combination of ABC, Haskell, and Excel. I additionally provide live technical support by assisting clients with ABC file debugging and troubleshooting.

Goleta, California, United States

• Increased throughput and capacity by designing and installing dispense and bonding tools for semiconductor processes, requiring thousands of lines of code, lasers and advanced optics, and linear motion systems.• Tripled throughput by developing laser processes that utilize galvo-scanners and stage motion simultaneously.• Improved in-process positional accuracy by 1000% using machine vision and multivariate regression. • Automated production using 3- and 4-DOF robotics, and programmed motion with Galil controllers.• Measured and improved astigmatism, asymmetry, alignment, and laser power using various tools.• Reduced contamination by running control wafers through process steps, and improving based on Pareto. • Analyzed and visualized in-process data to discover and implement process improvements.• Repaired tools on the production floor in a high stress environment, under tight deadlines.

Ventura County, Ca, Usa

• Self-employment through self-marketing, self-learning, networking, and independent leadership/effort. • SolidWorks projects, MatLab scripts, technical drawings, system design. 100% customer satisfaction. • Designed and prepared injection molded parts in CAD for manufacturing floor.Desalination Membrane Test Bench (Sept '16 - Dec '17) • Designed and built small-scale desalination system to test membrane technology in development at UC Irvine. • Designed housing to hold membranes in place, while allowing for easy/cost effective test iterations. • Used pneumatics and Allen Bradley PLC/HMI to control pressure, control timing, and record data. • Worked with UCI and funding group to develop IP and commercial market strategy.

Santa Barbara, California

--- http://www.qsenergy.com/ & http://www.stwa.com/ ----- Created automated engineering analysis tools used to reverse engineer client assets and create case studies.-- Managed multiple projects including customer acquisition, installations, and manufacturing, all while traveling.-- Worked creatively with design team to create unique product based on university lab findings.-- Developed functional electrical systems utilizing 3P power, transformers, SCADA/PLC.-- Conducted market research to justify new projects and understand client needs.-- Used first-principles to apply a research concept to a commercial market.Reference: Bjorn Simundson – Chief Operations Officer & Ray Flores - Project Manager

Blackjack with Self-taught AI • Used OOP and Python to build blackjack card game to be played at the command prompt. • Developed optional computer player that uses statistics of past decisions to play the game.Robo-Rats – ME179L (Team) (3rd Place) • Built an autonomous Arduino controlled robot that completed a task using sensors and feedback control. Self-Balancing Two-Wheeled Robot • Programmed and built a self-balancing robot using Arduino, motor IC, and gyroscope. Automated Plant Watering System --- Designed and built an automated watering system for an herb garden. --- Utilized Arduino MC to measure soil conductivity and determine if/when the plant needed watering.STEL Design LLC (Team) --- Helped found product design/development consulting business. --- Serving over a dozen clients including NOMAD Goods and Bob Long Paintball.Lacrosse Timer (Team) --- Created a new product from scratch based on customer demand and dissatisfaction with available products. --- Brainstormed and ideated possible design directions. Completed mechanical, industrial, and PCB design. --- Manufactured / printed beta prototypes for customer trails.3D Printing (Team) – Owned and operated LulzBot TAZ 4 3D printer.CNC Router Table (Team) (Incomplete) --- Built a CNC router table project following and collaborating with internet designs and hobbyist forums. --- Stood on self-made frame, rode on linear bearings, powered by stepper motors, and controlled by G540’s.

Santa Barbara, California

-- Taught the fundamentals of calculus to undergraduates, including lesson planning, grading, and testing.-- Led four classes of twenty-five students every quarter (300 students/year).

Ucsb

• Developed a functional prototype for capturing deep sea methane spring samples.• Designed following customer needs to create an initial prototype that was deployable at 1000m. Reference: Frank Kinnaman – Education Program Coordinator

Carpentaria, Ca

CWP was a mid-size wind turbine start-up company in Carpenteria, Ca• Worked within a startup company in a reemerging industry with small budgets and expedited timelines.• Created parts and drawings in SolidWorks during the initial design of a midsize wind turbine. • Developed a skill set with Excel while working with the marketing department to analyze competitors and create comparison charts. Reference: Cliff Hannel – Chief Technical Officer

Valencia, Ca

• First internship after freshman year of college.• Created part drawings of RVDTs/LVDTs to be sent to manufacturing• Included in the entire design process: brainstorming, manufacturing, and testing Reference: Quenton Olson – VP Engineering

Saugus, Ca

Served, delivered and catered food in a fine restaurant setting.

Valencia, Ca

Handled incoming crowds and over-saw ride queues.Dealt with guests in service, crowd control and emergency settings.

Master'S Degree, Economics, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Technology Management Program; New Venture Competition; SURE; Excursion Club; Machine Shop Club;Econometrics.

Engineering And Programming

Machine Learning Python for Data Analysis Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Simulation Using MatLAB Simulation Using Simulink.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering, 3.82

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi, ASME, S.U.R.E., Excursion ClubKey Courses: MatLab, Robotics, Numerical Analysis, Fluids, Heat.

Education record