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Fairport, New York, United States

Fairport, Ny

University Of Florida

May 2014 – Present: Graduate Research Assistant• Executed research and development of Magnetic Abrasive Finishing for surface tailoring hard-to-machine materials such as cobalt chromium (CoCr), Carbide, and Cermet• Optimized finishing process applied to carbide tools used to turn titanium- Increased tool life by up to 100%- Slashed required finishing time by 80%- Automated finishing process while proving project scalability- Optimized finishing tool performance through force and geometry data analysis- Used data and statistical analysis techniques to optimize process• Achieved nanoscale (<10 nm Ra) roughness on CoCr and Aluminum workpieces through automated processes• Designed tool paths to ensure geometric tolerance were met after finishing• Tribology – Improved lubricant life on tool surfaces by tailoring surface lay and roughness• Personally performed the following tasks during research: experimental design and scheduling, material handling and procurement, design and manufacturing of project resources, automation of surface finishing, workpiece handling and cleaning, surface measurement with optical and diamond stylus profilometers, and force measurements• Research accepted to be published in Procedia Manufacturing for 2016May 2014 – Present: Laboratory Safety Manager• Completed safety management training and ensured compliance with standards set by UF and OSHA• Trained students in chemical handling, machine operation, and safety guidelines• Successfully met deadlines for updating and reporting chemical inventory• Completed optional courses in air and gas handling

Non-Traditional Manufacturing Laboratory

May 2013 – May 2014: Undergraduate Research Assistant• Assisted research of automated finishing of CoCr prosthetic knees• Designed process to predict material removal during finishing of free-form surfaces• Trained with Fanuc 6-axis robot arm and successfully programmed for workpiece manipulation

Master Of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering, 3.83

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering