Developing low-cost, scalable solutions for monitoring aquatic ecosystems

Co-led the Research and Advanced Development Team for the Home and Outdoor Division of Helen of Troy covering OXO, Hydro Flask and Osprey. Managed the identification, selection and execution of priority projects covering advanced materials, new manufacturing processes, new technology investigations, design explorations and sustainable materials and manufacturing processes

Started and co-led first dedicated R&D team for the Housewares Division of Helen of Troy covering OXO and Hydro Flask

* Engineering Team Lead May 2015 - Present* As an engineer at OXO I work on products from concept through production and beyond. Working with Industrial Designers and Design Engineers, I provide feedback on usability, interaction, mechanical design, mechanism design, design for manufacturing and material selection. Working with Product Managers I give feedback on timelines, cost of manufacturing and collaborate to bring the product to market on schedule and in line with our expectations… Show more * Engineering Team Lead May 2015 - Present* As an engineer at OXO I work on products from concept through production and beyond. Working with Industrial Designers and Design Engineers, I provide feedback on usability, interaction, mechanical design, mechanism design, design for manufacturing and material selection. Working with Product Managers I give feedback on timelines, cost of manufacturing and collaborate to bring the product to market on schedule and in line with our expectations. Working with factories overseas I communicate regarding manufacturing methods, tool construction, material selection, timing and the quality and production plan. * As a Senior Product Engineer and Engineering Team Lead I work with Product Managers and Industrial Designers to develop new products as well as review projects on my team and provide support and feedback on products in development* Specialize in seal designs, compliant mechanisms, FEA of flexing systems and design for manufacturing in multiple materials (plastic, steel, glass, ceramic and wood)* As an Engineering Team Lead I work with other Engineering Team Leads to improve our systems and processes to assure we are working intelligently and efficiently with consistency across teams. We also work on improving our quality control methods and systems as well as improving collaboration with design firms, product managers and factories* Started and run internal R&D team exploring new materials, technologies, manufacturing methods, prototyping processes and design and analysis tools. * The R&D team enables OXO to pursue new product concepts not previously possible and find new technologies that give us tools to improve our quality, testing and design processes. I both conduct research and manage the overall team. Show less

• Manage projects from concept through launch for the Corporate Product Development team• Design for manufacture with: injection molding, stamping, machining, heat treating and casting• Use SolidWorks to create models, engineering drawings and perform stress analysis on concepts • Conduct user observations and interviews to understand the user and find new product opportunities

- Constructed MakerBot Cupcake CNC for the production of affordable, custom made parts for students and researchers. - Work with clients to optimize designs for printing and consult on next stage of design

• Designed and prototyped packages for the Global Upstream Packaging Innovation Team using human centered design principles and practices • Performed FEA on packages under development to optimize design• Led project identified as major growth and expansion opportunity for confections market segment• Worked in cross functional teams to manage entire packaging process from design to production• Managed pilot line for a new package form for market testing• Designed new… Show more • Designed and prototyped packages for the Global Upstream Packaging Innovation Team using human centered design principles and practices • Performed FEA on packages under development to optimize design• Led project identified as major growth and expansion opportunity for confections market segment• Worked in cross functional teams to manage entire packaging process from design to production• Managed pilot line for a new package form for market testing• Designed new patent-pending method of dispensing that enhances consumer experience• Conducted a global sustainability assessment on existing portfolio of packages which is being used by Wrigley to set sustainability goals Show less

• Designed and manufactured high precision research equipment for emerging technologies• Used LabView and machining experience to optimize face texturing process for thrust bearings• Assumed responsibility for research of graduated doctorate student