NTI Product Design Engineer, wearables

• Lead engineer and first engineering hire for Velo3D’s XC 1MZ program, a large capacity powder bed laser fusion 3D printer• Companywide CAD/Agile PLM admin responsible for troubleshooting, installing and introducing new customizations• Ideated and developed a new build chamber capable of 600mm dia by 1000mm prints in various metal alloys, capable of micron level resolution while supporting 3000kg+ of metal powder• Designed a powder recovery system consisting of a custom glove box and 400L capacity vacuum capable of unpacking a print in a fully inert environment increasing overall printer throughput by up to 20%• Worked closely with manufacturing during assembly and supported customers onsite during tool bring up

• Responsible for initial concept design based on basic design requirements, detailed design and mechanical drawing generation, sourcing, implementation and testing, assembly specification, and manufacturing support throughout product lifecycle• Supported multiple system level products as design engineering authority making final decisions on product roadmaps • Designed and implemented a new wafer pedestal which increased uniformity by doubling the number of heater zones, added wafer edge/bellow purge capability, and reduced RF impedance changes during process steps• Redesigned an existing vacuum chamber sealing door to improve manufacturability/assembly while reducing cost 25%• Took initiative to design an in-situ wafer leveling system for etch chambers improving on wafer uniformity and creating a new process control knob to tune radial uniformity• Design/manufacturing experience with actuators, gas panels, process gas delivery, RF plasma chambers, electro-mechanical devices in vacuum, chemical/plasma resistant coatings

• Designed and built a self-contained, food-safe, automated appliance to dispense a predetermined amount of spice• Created a unique mechanism that can reliably dispense any spice with 1/12 teaspoon resolution and 90% accuracy • Led the design process, including prototyping, testing, and analysis, while constrained by size and cost• Managed client expectations and created aesthetically pleasing designs with design for manufacturability in mind

• Designed and executed networks of temperature, air speed, and pressure sensors to diagnose HVAC and pneumatic systems• Managed air handling units and reduced energy costs by 5% yearly by updating equipment and installing electronic actuators and variable frequency drives• Researched and implemented innovative ways to conserve energy, including LED lighting, high efficiency fan belts, and pneumatic booster pumps

- Develop and build a new electrical system and wiring harness, from start to finish, for an open wheel formula style car to compete nationally in the Formula SAE design competition- Design system to be completely modular to facilitate serviceability on the race track- Innovate and implement an unloader circuit, never before used by previous teams, to reduce current draw when starting- Reduce weight by 5% from previous years while improving functionality- Managing a $5,000 budget

- Explain complex concepts in university-level Dynamics, Vector Mechanics, and other key Math and Physics topics in easy-to-understand terms to groups of up to 20 students at a time- Resulting in an increase in GPA and exam scores- Providing personalized and timely instruction to students on a walk-in basis- Consistently and efficiently grade homework for a class of 60 students

- Act as ambassador to the restaurant by providing excellent table service in a fast-paced and personalized dining experience, increasing guest satisfaction- Train 20+ new employees on policies and procedures while also leading by example and providing clear explanations- Increase sales by providing information and suggesting food-beverage combinations, while effectively orchestrating tasks in a time efficient manner