Materials Science Engineer with a passion for developing unique materials phenomena into marketable product applications. Currently focusing this passion in the Battery Materials industry.Early member of the R&D team at Group14 Technologies focused on process science of battery materials ranging from production support to developing novel characterization methods. Supported the commissioning and development of Group14's inaugural production facility in Woodinville, WA which attracted $600M+ in the company's subsequent funding round. Academic research experience in ceramic materials development in the Nanoceramics Thermochemistry Laboratory in the UC Davis MSE Department. Developed novel ceramic processing techniques for crucible and refractory materials applications. Co-inventor of patent pending filed under the University of California, Davis.Designed, tested, and qualified fire and ballistic rated building products with SAFTI First Inc. Coordinated the development of new products and subsequent certification of prototypes with Underwriters Laboratories according to ASTM Standards.