Lead and maintain 8,000 square foot innovation lab space at Marriott International headquartersDirect physical and digital prototype development for strategic innovation partnerships (robotics, sustainability, room automation, construction processes, spatial computing, generative AI, customer experience) with major technology companies including LG, Carrier , and HoneywellApply diverse technical skill set in prototype development: CAD - Fusion360, 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking, electrical work, Python, Raspberry Pi mechatronics, shop equipment, foam core constructionFacilitate in-person customer research sessions to validate new hospitality product concepts, gathering critical user experience insights that inform product development and refinement within the innovation pipelinePartner with Engineering Operations to lead water conservation initiative, implementing IoT-enabled metering and leak detection systems to achieve enterprise sustainability targetsDevelop comprehensive pilot deployment strategies for innovation initiatives, including implementation timelines, success metrics, and scalability assessments across hotel properties

Created drawing packages in Revit (2020-2022), AutoCAD (2021) and Bluebeam RevuCoordinated with other disciplines, oversaw installation/implementation, and testing of designsTrained in Telecommunications and Wireless technology to design Distributed Antenna Systems and Structured cabling systems for large scale government and client projectsLead Engineer for Microsoft Data Center Structured Cabling System and DAS; creation of shop drawings and field coordination during installation and testing of Coaxial Cables with Anritsu Field Master Tester, and Structured Cabling Testing with Fluke Test EquipmentLead Engineer for Walter Reed National Medical Center Distributed Antenna System; design of PSDAS, creation of shop drawings, and field coordination for system install and testing for Coaxial Cables with PCTel TesterSupporting Engineer for Salt Lake City International Airport PSDAS Project bid-build; use of iBwave to design PSDAS for Airport, creation of shop drawing packages, wiring diagrams, and training on Avari Wireless SystemsOther Projects: QTS and Microsoft Data Center Structured Cabling and DAS, National Air and Space Museum Structured Cabling

Led $25,000 equipment acquisition initiative for new Additive Manufacturing systems, including setup and development of comprehensive training and operational proceduresManaged 35 commercial-grade AM machines (FFF, SLA, SLS) for maximum uptime through preventive maintenance, repairs, and consumables managementSupervised team of 30+ student employees, implementing training programs for 25 new hires per semesterProcessed 50-100 weekly 3D printing orders for academic and research clients while maintaining quality standards and cost efficiencyDeveloped business case and ROI analysis for AM equipment acquisition, analyzing profit potential, operational efficiency, and equipment lifecycleLed cross-functional product development projects, utilizing both additive and subtractive manufacturing techniques to deliver client solutions

Completed manufacturing orders submitted by students and facultyWorked with multiple 3D printers as well as other manufacturing machinery and equipmentManaged lab personnel on a day to day basisTrained new hires on the functions and inner workings of the lab

Completed manufacturing orders submitted by students and facultyWorked with multiple 3D printers as well as other manufacturing machinery and equipment

Supported the development and design of oscillator and wireless component housings for radio communication and space applications Made use FastRad to perform Radiation Shielding Analysis and Ray Tracing for oscillator housingsWorked with the machine shop to ensure products are designed properly for sheet metal manufacturingEdited and created 10 to 15 mechanical drawings/parts/assemblies in Autodesk Inventor and Solidworks weeklyMade use of PLM software to ensure updated drawings and parts are accessible to staff at all times

Supported construction lead to ensure progress and completion of various projectsOperated various power tools and machines to complete plumbing, woodworking, electrical work,roofing, tiling, and sheet rocking