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Morgan Hill, California, United States

Morgan Hill, Ca

Towson, Md

Lead a team of engineers and designers in the development of new cordless nailers/staplers for DeWalt and Bostitch. End results were best-in-class and "world's first" cordless tools.

Towson, Md

New Product Development - Cordless Nailers - June 2013 to present+ Design, prototype, test, and iteration of mechanisms and parts for new nailers and R&D projects+ Lead a team of 3 designers for improvement of existing SKUs, generation of derivative mods, and the creation of new SKUs+ Collaborate with marketing to bring the right products to market+ Design of test rigs and methods+ Understand capabilities of various mfg methods including investment castings, stampings, plastic injection molding, metal injection molding, and machined partsNew Product Development – Dust Extractor & Drywall Sander Jan. 2011 – June 2013+ Iterative Design Process to meet customer CTQs and price points+ Creation of 3D part geometry, 2D drawings, and assemblies+ Design for Manufacture, Assembly & Service – Plastic & Metallic parts+ Travel to production facility in China for sample lot builds & visiting suppliers* Value Improvement & Warranty Reduction – Construction Saws & Drills July 2009 – Jan. 2011+ Modification and redesign of injection molded plastic, cast aluminum, stamped, and powder metal parts to improve quality and reduce cost+ Resource and standardize parts to reduce cost+ Qualification of changes through testing.+ Travel to production facility in Mexico* Technical Operations & Business Excellence training program August – Dec. 2009+ “Mini MBA” conducted by Univ. of Maryland’s R.H. Smith School of Business+ Finance, Sourcing, Negotiations, Supply Chain, Ops, Lean Mfg., Branding, Leadership+ Team Project - Completed Make vs. Buy analysis for 2-shot injection molded parts+ Stanley, Black & Decker training program for selected employees

Newark, De

Customer Service - aided customers in bicycle selection and fitting, accessories selection, and provided general riding advice.Mechanical Work - built bicycles to be sold on the floor, and complete basic bicycle repairs.

Newark, De

Composite Manufacturing & Performance - examined how manufacturing methods affected the performance of advanced composites with integrated electronics.

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Cycling Club

High School