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Bristol, Rhode Island, US

Needham, MA, US

• Mentor, lead and coach the Ninja Quality Test Team
• Assess product specifications through testing
• Maintain test plans at the component and product levels
• Develop, validate and document test protocols
• Build automated test fixtures for all Ninja product types
• Analyze and process test data for reporting to product teams and executive leadership

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Drive the NPI process with multiple APAC contract manufacturers to successfully launch two ground-breaking connected fitness rowing machines
• Collaborate with industrial design consultants to balance styling and functional requirements of rowing machine
• Conceptualize and produce prototypes through a combination of hands-on fabrication, local machine shops, and third party prototyping vendors
• Manage sustaining efforts through BOM cost reductions, quality improvements, and implementation via ECOs in Arena
• Perform failure analysis, determine root cause, design and implement corrective actions for issues found in the field, at manufacturer, and during qualification testing
• Make field service visits to investigate, troubleshoot, and complete in-home repairs of customer’s rowing machines

Pawtucket, RI, US

• Ideate, develop, and pitch concepts to internal and external stakeholders
• Evaluate requirements, conduct feasibility studies, and validate against performance, cost, and schedule targets
• Work with manufacturing engineering to develop product specification packages and design manufacturable products
• Kick off both local and overseas model makers to produce engineering prototypes
• Manage cost-feature trade offs with all stakeholders and propose mechanical design solutions
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary team members, global colleagues, local and overseas vendors

Burlington, MA, US

• Single point of contact for all client-related technical activities with multiple vehicle manufacturers
• Engage with clients via regular meetings and on-site visits to provide engineering expertise and consultation
• Manage diverse team of application engineers to deliver in-depth aerodynamic and thermal analyses with insight-richdesign recommendations
• Represent client goals and priorities to internal software and application development teams
• Collaborate with sales executives on both pre- and post-sale initiatives
• Coordinate proof of concept projects, validation studies, and subject matter training for clients

Portland, OR, US

• Head of aerodynamics for Freightliner’s US Department of Energy sponsored SuperTruck program
• Manage 1M+ annual budget for aerodynamic development at third-party wind tunnel
• Personally direct over 1,000 hours of wind tunnel testing and coordination of all CFD simulations
• Saved $50K in annual testing costs via creation of reconfigurable test property and extensive use of rapid prototyping
• Generated 16 engineering and design patent applications, 2 design patents granted to date (D721999, D735614)
• Lead diverse, multi-functional team of engineers, CAD designers, technicians, clay modelers, and model makers

• Consultant and technical inspector for nationally televised, Dodge Viper Cup professional racing series
• Enforce series rules through rigorous inspection of race vehicles and assessed penalties when infractions occurred
• Maintain official record of driver’s point standings and vehicle weights throughout the season

• Provide customized 3D scanning, photogrammetry, and metrology services at a national, 3D-imaging design house
• Client list included Disney, BMW, GM, Tesla, VW, Mattel, Disney, Space-X, and US Navy
• Post processed raw scan data and generated mesh and CAD files for clients
• Perform on-site hardware and software demonstrations to prospective clients
• Represent the company at industry trade shows cultivate relationships and generate new business

El Segundo, CA, US

• Write automotive-themed articles for CarsDirect.com and Auto.com e-commerce websites
• Generate original content based on Search Engine Optimized (SEO) article titles
• Edit articles submitted by other freelance writers to ensure conformance to style, voice, and brand message

• Travelling race mechanic and pit crew member for Gruppe Orange Racing's ALMS GT3 Challenge and IMSA Patron GT3 Challenge racing efforts.

London, England, GB

• Lead aerodynamicist for Dodge Viper ACR, Viper Competition Coupe, Challenger SRT-8, and Chrysler 300 SRT-8
• Worked hand-in-hand with Design Office stylists to optimize concept vehicles whilemaintaining key styling language
• Conducted component and vehicle-level testing at in-house and third-party test facilities
• Created 2008 Viper ACR aerodynamic package that increased aerodynamic downforceby 233% over base Viper
• Awarded patent for Viper ACR Adjustable Aerodynamic Splitter (US Patent #20090115221)
• Supervised dynamic team of CFD engineers, CAD designers, technicians, clay modelers, and model makers

London, England, GB

• Planned, coordinated, and conducted aerodynamic and thermal wind tunnel testing
• Determined test vehicle data acquisition requirements and supervised instrumentation installation
• Provided on-site engineering support to Dodge motorsports customers and teams
• Increased downforce of Viper Competition Coupe by 40% for 2005 race season

London, England, GB

• Rotated through five strategic engineering positions within Chrysler while concurrently obtaining Master's Degree during evenings
• Manufacturing: Participated in daily quality audits and led prototype parts trials during new model launch
• Active Chassis Controls: Arranged test vehicle suspension retrofits. Carried out testing of ESP systems
• Powertrain Systems: Planned testing, prepared test properties, and supervised prototype vehicle build
• Aero/Thermal Engineering: Performed aerodynamic and thermal testing of high performance vehicles
• HVAC Systems: Carried out HVAC system testing and edited vehicle owner’s manual technical information

Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bs, Mechanical Engineering