Business Development and Sales Engineer for Universal Hose & Braid, an industry leader in the design and production of precision metal hose assemblies and braids. Universal has one of the most all-inclusive fabrication capabilities in the industry, it provides a wide range of products, including cryogenic metal hose assemblies, vibration eliminators, flexible metal hoses, corrugated metal hoses, high crush resistant hosing, and a great deal more.

Consult in engineering specialties related to 3D industry and manufacturing, industrial, AEC, home sales, energy, and warehousing.

We are able to help lenders who are now the owners of commercial property. The property needs to be assesed for conditions, conform to local municipality rules and regulations, plus prep for sale and other operational needs. Emprici is that source for your bank-owned CRE property. Empiric is a Part 107 holder for commerical drone inspections. Empiric is a consultant in the 3D data industry, open to working with enterprise businesses seeking input from an industry expert. Empiric can perform post-sales technical training and pre-sales consulting.

Coordinated and implemented a limited repair workflow for a private professional auto racing team in the Chicago region. Work focuses on Porsche products, including the 2023 911 GT3 R and the previous version 2019 911 GT3 RSR, racing in the North American IMSA series at the 2023 Dayton 24-hour race. Work draws on my experience in technical project management, 3D laser scanning, the development of technical repair workflows, carbon fiber repair of aero to <5mm tolerance, and primary resource knowledge about the automotive industry.These race cars became what are known as Rexy and Roxy, two of the three popular AO dinosaur livery cars.

Laid-off in massive lay-off round. Developed and managed training programs for enterprise clients, capture techs, and high profile projects, including highly detailed spaces, custom capture requirements and large enterprise projects. Designed and built a two- sided training program for clients and members of Matterport's Capture Tech network. This required a deep understanding of client use cases as well encompassing the client needs, ensuring spaces get properly captured, based on the end-user's use case. Also was able to test and consult on the development of the Matterport Pro3 camera.

Matterport’s sole sales engineer pre-IPO. Partnered with the enterprise and mid-market sales teams to engage with customers, providing pre-sales technical qualification, identifying key technical challenges and owning the strategy and execution in order achieve a sales win. Lead the technical components of the sales process including product and solution meetings, proof of concepts and collaboration with other technical resources throughout the customer’s implementation.Field- tested technology to demonstrate integrations and prototypes using the APIs and SDKs.Built and delivered technical sales training programs for both direct and VAR/channel partnersPartnered with Matterport product teams to gather and provide feedback from customers.Presented at and attended trade shows and conferences for direct and VAR sales.Also was able to test and consult on the development of the Matterport Pro3 camera.

Worked as the sole sales engineer at Matterport leading up to its listing on NASDAQ.Responsibilities ranged across a significant number of areas related to sales, customer/VAR and employee on-boarding, and technology adoption.Developed Matterport as an enterprise tool, meeting in person with Fortune 500 companies.

- Project Manager for $60,000,000 investor-owned property development projects in Chicago, working with general contractors, subcontractors, and ownership. - Manage pre-development of future-build properties, including zoning, bidding, signed document marshaling, and permitting.- Manage, operate, store and secure Matterport 3D Scanning camera system. - Serve as Senior Procore Administrator for all projects, managing budgets, bidding, prime contracts, schedules of value and all related Procore communication. - Advance zoning change initiatives for property development portfolio, meeting personally with Chicago Aldermen and their staff as well as appearing as representative of project in front of the Zoning Committee of the Chicago City Council. - Supervise subcontractors while maintaining a safe and productive worksite. - Obtain multiple competitive bids from contractors for work to be performed on properties. - Communicate with the Title Insurance Company to ensure all proper documentation is collected and provided for processing of payments.- Collect letters of intent, certificates of insurance, W-9s, waivers, and other related documents from contractors before payments are distributed. - Application coordinator for Enterprise Zone special tax-free status for select project.- Act as project representative in communications with community groups and decision-making stakeholders. - Ability to develop working relationships with neighboring property owners and managers, including operations like LendLease, which require a positive rapport in order to accomplish unique tasks.- Coordinate internship program with the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, including qualifying to be awarded interns paid through federal funding via the Department of Labor, vetting and interviewing candidates, supervising intern duties, and fulfilling all paperwork needed to receive intern. - Teach new job skills to workers.

Coordinate the installation of a set design and theme decor, including event logistics and the management of our on-site staff members. Duties included directing the loading and safe transport of valuable display items, designed sets and other important items of decor on company trucks. This also includes the safe installation of these valuable items as designed, including the eventual strike of the set. Past work venues include the Chicago Botanic Gardens, the Lincoln Park Zoo, Medinah Country Club, and Cinespace Film Studios.

Assisted in the operations and maintenance of multiple properties in the Chicago area.Responsible for meeting contractors in person to discuss and present issues that need tobe resolved on properties.Engaged in face to face dialogue with tenants regarding all issues, requiring patience, acalm demeanor, and a confident attitude.Performed basic handy-man services like painting, repair, and light electrical work.Acted as a responsible, reliable, consistent and well-organized troubleshooter and ashort-notice problem solver.Experience with placing work orders, getting job quotes and identifying/retainingvaluable service partners.

Operator on a 3-axis Thermwood CNC router. Work includes converting CAD files to post-process files that properly communicate with the Thermwood brand of machines. Work also included optimizing the 4x8 foot table so the maximum amount of available raw material can be utilized. Highlights of work include fabricating several winged drone aircraft as well as a line of custom carbon fiber rowing seats. Also includes consulting and teaching work for local partners.

Assisted my identical twin brother with his campaign to be Alderman of the 46th Ward in Chicago. Duties included writing and communications, administration, logistics, coordination, volunteer management, public relations, platform development, and campaign fundraiser. Experienced in every aspect of running a political campaign in Chicago.

Responsible for the strategic distribution of the company’s products and its customer service obligations in North America. Worked closely with the Director of Sales, Director of Communication, and acted as a liaison between regional sales representatives from around North America and the company’s headquarters.Coordinated the distribution of all sold products in North America originating from headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut. During 2008, nearly $2,500,000 of business was processed and distributed directly through this position.Assisted the Director of Communications in the development and implementation of alternative marketing for the company, specifically online networking websites, targeted e-blasts and production of original “viral video” content.Represented the company at competitive events throughout North America, acting as a sales and service representative. Approximately thirty events were attended in 2008.Set up and performed product demonstration events throughout North American with customers. Approximately fifty events were held in 2008.Traveled extensively throughout North America via 1-ton truck and 41’ trailer. Total distance traveled in 2008 easily surpassed 75,000 miles.Verified and processed entire shipping containers in the US originating from the manufacturer in China. Maintained fleet of vehicles and trailers for company in 2008, four trucks, six trailers, three motor boats, and over one hundred rowing boats were maintained in the fleet. All were purchased, registered, maintained, and repaired in varying capacities by this position.

Coordinated the sale of rowing shells to colleges, high schools, rowing clubs and individuals in the thirteen state Midwest region. The position required good communication skills, attention to customer needs as well as team dedication to the goal of constant improvement and growth. The position also required extremely flexible hours, a willingness to travel long distances for extended periods of time, competitive rowing experience, and a complete knowledge of the industry.