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Terrell, Texas

Design thinking, strategic planning and management for complex systems and diverse industries. Clients and projects include UI/UX design for patented ways of medication management/delivery and mortgage payment, a non-profit developing a 10,000 acre wildlife refuge and research facility, a user interface for a drone system for use in mining and forestry, a dental product, enhanced virtual reality goggles for a global leader in software, and an ambulance system.

Boulder Creek, Ca

Independently owned and operated TrueValue Retail Hardware Store. Providing friendly and quality small town service and giving back to the community. Garden, Paint, Housewares, Electrical, Plumbing, Farm & Ranch, Pet Food, and Small Engine Repair. Santa Cruz County's oldest hardware store. Listed as a county historic landmark built in 1892.

Cupertino, Ca

Managed team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers for a well funded early stage company to develop a wireless digital hysteroscope and system. Integrated development process utilizing a partner engineering and manufacturing company in Ukraine. Responsible for draft and approvals of regulatory documentation. Participated in user testing and met with luminary doctors and industry experts for design input. Provided Human Factors input and direction. Helped to develop in-house 3D printing capability for rapid prototyping.

Las Vegas, Nv

Results-oriented expertise in project and program management, design research, product design, human factors, and accessibility. Provided research and development for products and systems for multiple industries that included industrial design, human factors studies and usability test plans, and strategic corporate initiatives for Fortune 500 companies. Developed strong partnerships that achieve goals and objectives for clients.

Los Gatos, Ca

Financially responsible for management and development of complex biotech and medical systems for use in lab automation, diagnostics, life sciences, and medical research. Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software, manufacturing, and industrial design. Provided design direction and participated on projects as a key contributor. Initiated design and engineering efforts and optimized use of resources of both in house and outside vendors. Developed strategies and provided marketing support in new business. Generated successful proposals with budgets and schedules that provided value to both the client and to the company. Active participant in documentation, regulatory requirements, functional testing, verification testing, and transfer to manufacturing. Key team member developing a QMS for ISO13485 certification. Familiar with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, UL, and CE requirements.

San Francisco Bay Area

Instructor ID2 (industrial design)

Milpitas, Ca

Created a full service product development consultancy partnering to provide expert design, human factors, engineering, analysis, and project management. Developed in-house machined prototyping capability, short run production, and partnered to provide injection molding.

Santa Cruz, Ca

Managed multidisciplinary teams of engineers for a medical device design and manufacturing firm under ISO13485 and Federal FDA guidelines. Responsible for schedule, budget, documentation, and resource allocation for multi-million dollar projects. Researched, designed and developed hand held devices, implants, biotech products, medical devices, and diagnostic devices.

San Leandro, Ca

Senior level program management and strategic business planning. Created manufacturing development and design teams. Managed new business for three plastic injection-molding companies under the KS Manufacturing umbrella. Markets included automotive, custom molding, and medical devices. Tooling management and quoting. Supplier process development, qualification, and quality assurance.

Boulder Creek, Ca

Consultant providing expert design, engineering, and project management services to companies for consumer products and medical equipment.

San Jose, Ca

Responsible for team management, business development and marketing providing industrial design, human factors, graphic design, and tradeshow exhibit design.

San Jose, Ca

Responsible for business development and industrial design departmental growth for a product development consultancy. Provided project management and design including sporting goods, consumer products, telecommunications, medical devices, commercial equipment, and transportation.

Bsid, Industrial Design

Magna cum laud

Bsid, Industrial Design