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Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States

Developed internal system to enhance adherence to mechanical budgets, resulting in the subsequent completion of the next three systems under budget with additional profitability as high as 35%.Oversaw the implementation of a project management software to improve project workflow and workload visibility.Presented quoted system designs to potential customers, assisting those from non-engineering backgrounds in their understanding of various technical processes. Coordinated project schedules with internal groups, external vendors, and end users to ensure project milestones and timelines are adhered to, while still meeting system performance indexes.Provided mechanical technical expertise, consultation, and oversight on projects for junior engineers.

Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States

Demonstrated strong leadership as the project lead for over 15 automated systems in the last 3 years.Integrated projects ranging from $200,000 to $4M in value for customers across the United States like thyssenkrupp, Matheson Tri-Gas, Form Energy, PGW, TimkenSteel, Cleveland Cliffs, and Kennametal to name a few. Utilized SolidWorks and SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM) assist in the design of system assemblies, individual components, pneumatic schedules, and cable management systems.Utilized Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to develop detailed part level drawings, for distribution to internal resources and/or local machine shops for fabrication.Directed project installations at customer facilities, collaborating with unfamiliar contractors, showcasing strong team-building skills to ensure adherence to installation schedules.Generated motion path routines for 12 systems using Fanuc’s Roboguide and Yaskawa’s Motoman programming software. Acted as the primary liaison between internal teams, external vendors, and end users to ensure important project information is conveyed effectively, project timelines are adhered to, and overall project goals are met. Coordinated project schedules with other internal groups to manage shop floor space, manage project shipping schedules, and manage project marketing activity.Performed mechanical analysis using FEA and internally built calculators to evaluate the performance of system-critical components.

Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States

Conducted Proof of Concept testing for end-of-arm tooling designGenerated automation designs and quotes for potential customersPerformed detailed analysis for robotic cell components and end-of-arm tooling

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Ran online Mechatronics labs where students were evaluated on the correct operation of that weeks lab, the code written to run the lab, and their understanding of the concepts presented in their code/demonstration/that weeks lecture material

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Generated lecture quizzes to test student's general understanding of the lecture's contentHeld office hours to help students with homework questions and quiz/test preparation

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Ran SolidWorks lab sections teaching basic to intermediate 3D modeling and drafting skills. Prepared students for a metrology final project where students measured a given part, clarified critical dimensions, produced a 3D model, defined a CNC tool path, and then tested parts to see how well they fit together.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Organized and coordinated meetings with Freshmen Engineering groups to provide feedback regarding their conference papers and assist with their conference presentations.Dedicated ~5 hours per week to reviewing weekly assignments and communicating with both the engineering groups and the coordinators for weekly progress updates.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering, Sophomore

Activities and Societies: Intramural soccer, intramural frisbee, intramural football, co-founding member of Pitt Rocketry Club, ASME.

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Ambassador club, Key Club, Varsity Soccer

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering