I am a mechanical engineer based out of the Washington D.C. metro area with a passion for design and prototyping. A top-notch proficiency in 3D CAD modeling allows me to quickly turn a napkin sketch into a malleable, parametric model. Following this up with run to the machine shop or 3D printer and that napkin sketch is now a tangible prototype ready to be refined and iterated upon.Having experience with a multitude of analysis and testing tools allows me to determine the best route to take in the development pipeline. Whether it’s fundamental system modeling in a computational math program, or more succinct finite element analysis of a current device, I can move the design process in the direction that best suits its current stage.One of the abilities that helps me throughout development is my capacity to envision the final product and how that product will be manufactured. The design is only useful if it can be physically produced in a timely, cost-efficient manner. With over four years of experience in producing prototypes through standard machining and manufacturing practices, I quite experienced with what it takes to turn a chunk of aluminum into what is on the computer screen. This also guides me toward designs that are naturally easier to manufacture and assemble, decreasing both the time and cost of the product.I have alluded to a number of technical and software skills that could use some specificity. Below are some of these specifics:o SolidWorks Certified Professionalo Experience with Autodesk Inventor and Unigraphics NXo Proficiency with MATLAB, Mathematica, and Scilabo Proficient in LabVIEW DAQ interfaces and programmingo Experience with FEA programs including ANSYS and Abacus/CAEo Proficient in standard machining and manufacturing practices including CNC and CAMo Experience with rapid prototyping and 3D printing, specifically FDM