Partners with teams and leaders across Nautilus to drive success in the creation of unique and effective consumer experiences in the home fitness industry. This experience is driven through merging our JRNY app with best in class physical product. We're driving towards a deeper understanding of our consumers through data and analytics, leading to an optimized consumer experience from first contact to end of the product life.Leads cross functional research and development activities in definition and creation of the desired consumer experience and mechanical engineering of the physical product. Focused on leading the creation of a new consumer-focused approach to Advanced Development (R&D), bridging the gap between innovation and new product introduction. Working to redefine and elevate the role of a ME in the larger org.• Develop and communicate shared vision for ME and AD teams, define goals, motivate team• Evaluate and propose appropriate team structures• Resource planning, external resource acquisition and management• Participate in strategic planning and consult in road map creation• Collaborate with team and other leaders to create and optimize the product development process• Develop partnerships across org and with external resources to keep projects advancing• Merge knowledge of fitness, science, manufacturing and business to balance the 'right' solution with needs of the business• Crafted and leading new consumer insights driven advanced development process (currently in test)• Introduced Design Thinking as a philosophy to product development org, providing a framework aligned with our key initiative to place consumer needs first. Set up educational / discussion portal in Teams.

Responsible for providing leadership and coaching to a small and diverse team tasked with conceptualizing and developing the 'next big thing' at Nautilus. What initially began as a team of three mechanical engineers focused on R&D activities eventually became a team of five focused on developing full product experiences - including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and software developers in collaboration with teams across product development. We prioritized and enabled the front end creative process to drive new product success.• Established and led the Innovation Steering Committee - an innovation project decisioning group made up of product development, marketing and business leadership & executives• Created an open Innovation Funnel in Trello to increase transparency and simplify processing• Initiated a small 'go/kill' team with marketing and product owners to eliminate ideas that weren't interesting to them, reducing the burden on the larger team• Conceptualized and launched a series of company-wide "Nautilus Innovation Challenge" ideation events, leading nine events, resulting in 58 unique concepts presented and participation by 100+ employees• Conceptualized and supported "NIC@Nite" happy hour ideation events - led by innovation engineers, creating free space to ideate and discuss relevant topics• Created Innovation Idea Submission Portal, allowing employees to submit concepts directly to the team regardless of their role• Credited with creating a cultural shift towards a more innovative mindset in the organization• Multiple award winning and/or market disrupting concepts advanced through production: - VeloCore IC Bike - Open Platform digital concept - Adaptive Cardio Programming - Adaptive Strength Programming• Led collaborative development of digital content for VeloCore, including training content• External inventor relationship management, concept development & pitching ideas to leadership team

Key Accomplishments:SelectTech 560 Dumbbell - Conceptualized and led team in design and development of an all new selectable dumbbell, featuring automatic rep counting while enhancing the consumer experience. • Creation of Nautilus first digitally connected product • IP awarded for built in sensors and for space maximizing design • RedDot Best of the Best Award, 2016 • ISPO Product of the Year in Health & Fitness, 2017Successfully proposed and established dedicated Innovation team focused on early stage R&D in 2017, with associated promotion to leadership position.The connected 560 dumbbell was a bit ahead of it's time. Our teams integrated an IMU (3 axis gyroscope, 3 axis accelerometer), BLE and magnetic potentiometer into the handle of the dumbbell. The initial scope was intended to track workout activity, recognize and learn movements, track reps and how much weight was selected. This turned into quite a challenge for the internal and external partner, particularly in a tight timeline. Some great lessons were learned in what you can accomplish with innovation, and what happens when you force it into a production timeline. (Not to mention, how challenging it is to track human motion, algorithm development, on line sensor calibration, while establishing brand new vendor relationships and setting up a production line in Juarez, Mexico!)

Key Accomplishment: Conceptualized and led team in design, development and launch of the Bowflex Max Trainer, including related IP to protect our positioning. • Generated ~$88M in incremental sales in 2014/15 season alone • Represented the first in house designed (non-licensed) product in ~30 years with significant success. • RedDot Design Award winner in 2015 • International Design Award Gold Medal 2013 Responsible for leading collaborative efforts to design and develop new cardiovascular and strength training equipment for the direct and retail markets. • Coached and mentored engineering team members, and served as a design resource providing expertise across channels. • Collaborated with management to build team, improve teamwork, define roles, and implement new / improve existing processes. • Conducted research on new technologies and emerging markets, developed new product ideas and constructed prototypes for evaluation. • Provided expert level guidance to contract manufacturers in Asia during development and launch of new products.

Product development engineer, working to design and develop cardiovascular and strength training equipment for direct and retail markets. Products are sold under the Nautilus, Bowflex, and Schwinn Fitness brands.Designs and development of cardiovascular and strength training equipment for direct, retail, and commercial markets. Mentors junior level engineers, acts as a design resource, and provides expertise to members of the engineering group. Collaborates with management, marketing, industrial design, program managers, and reliability engineering as part of a team to bring new products to market.Key tasks include: design and development, FEA analysis, cost take-outs, product quality and manufacturability improvements, providing leadership to Asian contract manufacturers, providing general engineering expertise.

MotoCzysz was a start-up company in Portland, OR focused on the development of an all new road race motorcycle known as the C1. During my employment we were focused on internal combustion engines. Much of our work supported later success with the E1PC electric motorcycle.Responsible for all suspension and chassis design and development. Including design and analysis, testing, fabrication, suspension tuning / ride work, and track support. Served as a general 'jack of all trades'.Developed solutions that met performance goals, were manufacturable, reliable, and could be easily assembled. Coordinated and completed lab and track testing to validate designs. Provided track side expertise in suspension tuning and development. Coordinated prototype construction with both internal and external vendors. Developed complete CAD models, engineering documentation, and GD&T. Very "hands-on" position, serving as a key support mechanic, assisting in fabrication, construction of prototypes, transportation, track support, etc.

Design and development of high pressure die cast and permanent mold aluminum castings. Focused primarily on the heavy truck and turbomachinery industries.

Mechanical engineer in the Powersports group, focused on development of damping systems for ATV, snowmobile and motorcycle categories. Developed novel high and low speed compression damping mechanism. Developed strong customer relationships, provided tuning support, and successfully won placement on the Polaris Predator ATV.