Wearables Hardware Development

Focused on developing strong competencies in system architecture, engineering, and design; new product strategies; team and organizational leadership; and business acumen to solve complex and interconnected problems for companies and industries.

Managed a team of HW engineers that supported Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Robotic Arm workcells, and Directed Palletization process paths for warehouse logistics.

Partnered with HW and SW engineering development teams and Fulfillment Center (FC) Operations Managers to provide support and optimization best practices for new warehouse robotic systems.

Bose HealthManaged product requirements and full product hardware assembly of audio device and charging case from concept approval to mass production for the Bose Health/Wellness division.Partnered with engineering, operations, suppliers, marketing, and sales to meet product release milestones and program budgets for the Bose SleepBuds II (2020 release).

Managed display-sensing hardware assemblies from prototype concept to mass production for mobile and portable devices by working with engineering and operations to meet product release milestones.Partnered with Asia-Pacific contract manufactures on project schedules and planning of build events and test validation requirements.-2019 MacBook Pro 16"-2018 iPad Pro (11" and 12.9"), with first Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) support-2017 iPad Pro (10.5" and 12.9"), with ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate-2016 iPad Pro (9.7"), with first Apple Pencil (1st Gen) support

Designed, prototyped, tested and qualified components and systems for minimally invasive stapling device (MicroCutter) from inception through US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) clearance and market production.- Design and develop product from inception through release to steady state manufacturing.- Manage various manufacturing suppliers in production of components: Stamping, Injection Molding, MIM, Photo-etching, Laser Etching, and Machining.- Analyze physical and chemical properties of conventional and more exotic materials (plastics and metals) in numerous applications.- Collaborate with cross-functional team to develop manufacturing and assembly techniques to increase capability, output, and quality.- Lead development builds that validate new component designs and assembly techniques in rapid development cycle environment.- Conduct projects in compliance with FDA, GMP, ISO, and product specific regulatory requirements.Cardica, Inc. changed names to Dextera Surgical in June 2016 and was later acquired by Aesculap (B.Braun subsidiary) in February 2018.

Designed the hydraulic pump and four-bar linkage mechanism for an electromechanical ankle-foot prosthetic (Hosmer Raize). Utilized Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modeling, machine manufacturing knowledge and standard test protocols.- Worked in cross-functional team including engineers, vendors, patients and doctors.- Developed, and tested mechanical, hydraulic, and PCB components.- Created project timeline and documentation for standards and regulations needed.- Worked with amputees on user studies to gather feedback on the mechanisms and controls - Worked with vendors and suppliers in receiving components and assemblies that met our quality standards.Hosmer Dorrance merged under parent company Fillauer LLC in 2017

- Operated computer cluster while troubleshooting residents' computer issues.- Organized and lead dorm activities to bring together new residents.

- Project Name: X1; Project Funded by Nissan.- Manufactured an electric drive-by-wire vehicle that serves as a test-bed for research.- Used Solid Works in order to design vehicle suspension and structural components.- Assembled brake system, motor differential, and vehicle sensors.

- Designed/taught curriculum in math and physics for underprivileged minority middle school students.- Organized program science activities while Head Coordinator of the Science Department.