• Directed migration of batch logic from RS3 to DeltaV control system, converting HLBL to S-88 standard.• Led Process Control Improvement projects across multiple units, achieving a 70% reduction in MMBTU and steam usage.• Developed and automated custom batch procedures, enhancing plant operational efficiency for a key client.• Led Hardware and Software FATs (Factory Acceptance Test) for a DCS migration project

- Created in-depth articles on crypto, blockchain, DeFi, GameFi, and Web3 trends for GrandpasCrypto.com, delivering insights to both industry veterans and newcomers.- Thoroughly researched layer-2 protocols, security breaches, and metaverse gaming developments, ensuring content remained accurate, timely, and engaging.- Simplified complex technical concepts into accessible explanations, empowering readers to stay informed and confident in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.- Published additional thought leadership pieces on platforms such as Substack (The Web3 Envoy, The Loot Herald) and Paragraph.XYZ (The Three-Legged Stool) covering collaborative worldbuilding, on-chain gaming, and decentralized social ecosystems.

- Wearable Tech Initiative: Founded Tuff Wearable Solutions, leading all aspects of early-stage development—from building a website and recruiting technical talent to managing R&D and filing a provisional patent (June 2021). Although the device never reached market, the venture provided invaluable experience in product ideation, talent acquisition, and intellectual property management.- GameFi & Narrative Projects: Raised over $7,000 to launch an innovative blockchain-based game. Collaborated with NFT initiatives such as Loot for Adventures and contributed to Divine DAO’s multimedia universe, orchestrating a team of 40+ authors to produce short stories and secure grant funding.- On-Chain Innovation & Creatorship: Secured five grants over two years to support a social game on Discord and a web-based experience on StarkNet (Layer 2). Authored multiple short stories for an upcoming anthology, released art collections on Ethereum L1 and Base L2 with low-code/no-code tools, and created Inscriptions on the Bitcoin Ordinals protocol. Also contributed pixel art to a notable CC0 on-chain project.- Community Building & Ambassadorship: Managed and moderated two large Discord communities (including one with 80,000+ members). Served as a Web3 ambassador for over two years, guiding newcomers through onboarding processes and hosting multiple Twitter/X Spaces focused on Web3 and AI topics.- Generative AI & Bot Development: Early adopter of GPT-3.5 and GPT-4, pioneering a “Persona bot” that emulates historical figures, enhancing user engagement and facilitating interactive learning experiences.- Farcaster Channel Games & Hackathons: Developed “channel games” on Farcaster, such as Farcastles, utilizing bots to create simple, engaging gameplay loops within the social feed. Achieved third place in an on-chain Bear Cage competition for Farcastles and invested the $2,000 prize to host a hackathon, empowering other builders to innovate on Farcaster’s platform.

• Monitored and optimized day-to-day batch processes for the manufacturing of QH10 and Ubiquinol, as Sitewide Process Control Engineer for Kaneka North America. • Cultivated continuous improvement by developing and implementing a master alarm database for recording an authorized list of rationalized alarms and associated attributes. • Enabled high-precision ethanol analyzer values on DeltaV to be read more easily by programming a 64-bit decoder. • Mitigated risks that might deter production by installing and configuring new antivirus and recovery software while leading the end-to-end investigation of source code bugs.

• Maintained 2 50 MW steam turbine generators by steering control systems & instrumentation upgrades, while overseeing 11 air compressors & multiple effluent treaters, as a Control Systems Engineer. • Improved sitewide safety and reliability by overseeing and executing a range of small projects and MOCs in coordination with a high-performing team of specialists, inspectors, and engineers. • Established a benchmark of excellence by facilitating the advancement of a 20-year-old+ Allen-Bradley PLC 5 to a modern Control Logix PLC.

• Achieved bottom line results by producing and retaining SharePoint site for a Master Alarm Database, while steering efforts to update sitewide SIS documentation, as an Automation Engineer. • Facilitated the implementation of Shell Deer Park's inaugural Virtual DeltaV DCS by planning and overseeing all aspects of the project, while ensuring all deliverables were executed on time and budget. • Expedited the upgrade of Honeywell and DeltaV systems by leading the day-to-day activities of a highly skilled team of CSEs, digital system inspectors, and CSIs.

• Maintained accountability for the safety and well-being of 50 ethnically diverse undergraduate students, as the Resident Advisor of one of the university’s on-campus complexes. • Cultivated an inclusive environment where students from all walks of life felt empowered to thrive, while leading by example through a servant leadership approach. • Provided peer-to-peer leadership and guidance to students while steadfastly enforcing all of the university’s and department’s rules and guidelines.

• Garnered extensive hands-on experience and knowledge in electrical design engineering, while serving in an internship capacity with Sensata Technologies. • Coordinated within a fast-paced team dynamic to design tools for testing the 4th generation of ASIC for the Automotive Pressure Transducer group.• Assisted with all aspects of the project, including designing, testing, and validating the evaluation board, DPI board, and 4 generic sensor bill of materials.

• Guided and directed the day-to-day activities of a small army of plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and general laborers, as an Assistant Supervisor for Ahlborg Construction.• Ensured the bathroom renovation project was completed in a timely manner by contributing to weekly project meetings to discuss project status and updates. • Elevated teamwide productivity through training and coaching while monitoring progress to supply constructive feedback and encouragement.

• Empowered 100+ first-year engineering students living within the Engineering Living and Learning Community by mentoring and coaching them, as one of 6 mentors for the department. • Facilitated a cohesive environment by planning & coordinating monthly social & educational programs.• Enhanced educational outcomes by participating in weekly physics review sessions while distilling complex topics into easy-to-understand concepts.

• Aided in the implementation of a new Energy Management System as a Science and Engineering Fellow for the Kathleen M. Mallon Outreach Center.• Assisted with 2 other outreach and educational projects related to the energy field (i.e., an Envelope Model project and a NetZero building project).

• Maintained accountability for recording graduate ceremonies and providing technical support for the community showcase, as a support specialist for the high school (May 2010-June 2011).• Empowered ~25 students by providing comprehensive technical support and guidance during a summer academic enrichment training program within the robotics and electronics program (July-Aug 2010).