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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New Jersey, United States

- Designed, developed, built and currently manage state-of-the-art labs: Advanced Robotics Development Laboratory (ARDL), Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory (AML), Avionics Development Laboratory (ADL) and the Unmanned Surface Vehicle Laboratory (USVL).- Currently manage 5 cutting-edge Unmanned Systems projects in the civilian and non-civilian sector.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Successfully engineered, designed and built a mecanum-wheeled, robotic platform for Robotics and AI educationPerformed a ground-up design of the platform chassis and motherboard PCBDeveloped test jigs and testing protocols for all the sensing systems on the platform: Ultrasonic, TOF, encodingDeveloped the associated curriculum and teaching pedagogy for the robot platformDeveloped relationships with component suppliers for series production of the robot

Teaneck, New Jersey, United States

Managed the University's fast-growing Pre-Collegiate and Dual-enrollment programs.Developed Robotics and AI course offerings for the University's Pre-Collegiate programsDesigned and engineered the equipment and lab facilities required to offer courses in Robotics and AISuccessfully expanded the number of partner schools Enhanced the quality of course offerings for dual-enrollment students.Developed new markets for the expansion of the University's Pre-College program.

Managed the Research and Development of 9 cutting-edge Robotics and Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) projects. These projects range from GPS-guided ground delivery systems to Heavy-Lift Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Some of these projects were developed with software and hardware that was designed and developed in-house, while others used commercially-available flight controllers and systems. I also managed the operational and reliability testing of these projects;Designed and implemented an innovative training program in AI, Robotics and Mechatronics for technical instructorsSuccessfully developed and implemented a comprehensive hands-on training program for Tactical UAS PilotsDeveloped and implemented two technology-centric specializations for the Bachelor of Arts Degree Completion program: Digital Media Arts and Applied Technology

Developed instructor curriculum material and technical demonstrators for the Advanced Automotive ProgramDeveloped cutting-edge curriculum for programs related to alternative energy vehiclesDeveloped and managed revenue-generating instructor training programs for Technical High School instructorsConceived, designed and successfully developed one of the first Plug-in Hybrid Systems for Light Commercial VehiclesSuccessfully managed the design, engineering and delivery of custom-made components for vehicle development projectsManaged the engineering and development work on the Dual-Drive Ford E-150 plug-in hybrid van. Managed the design, procurement, coordination and delivery of components, subsystems and custom engineering work from external vendors for our automotive projects. Was responsible for the final integration of the components and sub-systems for these projects into the final vehicle.Assisted in setting up partnership programs with automotive programs at various NJ-based technical and vocational schools. Instructor training was also carried out for instructors of schools who were part of this curriculum delivery partnership.Developed technician training coursework, demonstrators and developmental vehicle platforms for alternative energy vehicles.

Developed and built one of the world's first plug-in gasoline-electric hybrid conversions on a Ford E-series platform. The project was funded by the US Department of Transportation.A full size Ford E-150 van was retrofitted with a Dual-Drive Plug-in Hybrid system which was developed, engineered and fabricated at FDU. Engineered and installed the powertrain mechanical interface, the battery pack, Battery Management System (BMS) and proprietary charging system. Calibrated the electric drivetrain software to optimize the vehicle's performance. The greatest challenge of this project was the powertrain design, component integration and calibration.

Designed, developed and installed a prototyping machine shop equipped with CNC and manual turning and milling capabilities. Installed and worked on 3-D SLA prototyping machines and their interface to various popular 3-D modeling software. Serviced equipment as necessary and trained staff and students on equipment setup and operation. Ensured that the shop complied with current OSHA safety regulations and workers compensation safety compliance.

Greater San Diego Area

Worked on a project to develop Predictive Maintenance Systems for critical laboratory equipment.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: ASME, ASEEStudent Sections Committee Representative, ASME,( NY, NJ, PA region) from 2005 to 2007.