I started my career at a small grind-shop in Gardena, Ca, where i quickly rose to the lead of 2nd shift production. I soon learned that I had a love and talent for manufacturing. I soon finished my degree, and then apprenticed at Northrop Grumman, where i ended up leading the prototype micro-machining division, specializing in swiss-style turning. From there i found opportunity at Georg Fischer Signet where my team and I developed a manufacturing cell capable of bringing 97% of outsourced machined products in house, resulting in a huge cost savings and lean manufacturing improvements. Now, i work for ABL Space Systems as the Lead Lathe CNC Programmer/Machinist, helping the company develop its flagship designs and bring a new era of rockets to market.In my spare time, I build and drift s-chassis, as well as indulging in other "nerdy" hobbies such as DND and MTG.