- Mechanical Engineer at GameStop specializing in consumer electronics refurbishment.- Utilizing a diverse background in consumer products to design mechanical, electrical, and software solutions for enhanced product quality while minimizing refurbishment expenses.- Design comprehensive reverse manufacturing processes based on repair data requirements, optimizing efficiency and accuracy.- Proficient in collaborating with diverse vendors to determine innovative solutions for refurbishment challenges. (Injection molding, electrical components, sheet metal, and adhesive/abrasion vendors) - Responsible for end-to-end refurbishment process for multiple game console systems, ensuring quality and functionality.- Identifying mechanical and electrical failure points, devising effective repair procedures to address issues.- Develop innovative solutions for addressing cosmetic refurbishment challenges, enhancing visual appeal and marketability.- Design manufacturing software to enable process improvement and automation, enhancing efficiency and quality in consumer electronics refurbishment.

-Developing next generation metal detectors (hobby and security) with a focus on aesthetics, user experience (UX), and expanded functionality-Designing complex injection molded and sheet metal components/assemblies to bring to large scale manufacturing-Managing the development of several product lines within the company. Coordinating between various engineering teams, manufacturing vendors, and management to ensure the release of high quality consumer electronics. -Performing detailed analysis of designs with FEA to identify and eliminate potential points of failure. -Utilizing engineering theory and design iterations to improve performance and durability.-Creating detailed part drawings for consumer electronics using GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis

-Designed and fabricated a Rotordynamic Test Rig to study the dynamic effects of variable frequency speed control on induction motors.-Programmed rotordynamic software used by several major corporations to model the coupled electrical and mechanical response of a user defined system. The software output the transient and steady state response of a motor driven system to identify natural frequencies, modes, and fatigue life.

• Designed internal electronic housing fixtures with consideration to thermal performance, tolerances, UL Safety Standards, and material properties. • Designed and machined a test fixture to analyze product performance under various real world conditions. • Ran thermal tests to determine performance of various thermal interface material solutions. Processed data to recommend several improvements to current solution.

• Discovered target areas for efficiency improvement and designed new processes to reduce waste which resulted in yearly savings of over $70,000• Lead the integration and standardization of rapid prototyping plant wide to decrease lead time and costs involved in research and development• Identified and redesigned high fault parts to reduce maintenance costs• Troubleshot and supported the implementation of a new product material to reduce manufacturing costs by $1 million per production line

• Piloted a new program focused on small group learning• Instructed college freshman in engineering mechanics

• Coordinated the development of a new Maker Space• Developed introductory and intermediate level classes for laser cutting, 3d printing, and machining• Planned and instructed 4 engineering camps geared for kids over the topics of engineering and robotics

• 3-time national medalist in engineering events including the design and construction of high precision vehicles, planes, and trebuchets. • 5-time state champion in individual events