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Des Moines, Iowa Area

Urbandale, Ia

- Managed design projects and worked towards cost and quality targets- Produced designs and drawings for equipment and parts- Researched, designed, and made recommendations for design changes of existing company products- Worked with outside vendors to implement design changes- Developed, managed and worked between multiple, on-going projects- Ensured Design met both Nutritional and Engineering Requirements- Designed and prepared support structure, stand & bin drawings- Created/Updated equipment/operational manuals- Managed equipment development including calendars, budgets and benchmarks- Reviewed and critiqued proposed changes to Engineering Standards or Details- Worked with Engineering team to set departmental strategies and goals

Shenandoah, Ia

- Collaborated with ethanol plant to use waste streams to grow algae as an ethanol by-product- Construction manager for scale-up projects ranging from proof-of-concept to commercial scale in less than a two year time frame- Gathered field data for the engineering department in Rhode Island concerning simultaneous operation and testing of new equipment for the second generation product- Prioritized engineering designs and daily operational needs of the algae farm- Met with potential customers on site for informational tours of the algae growth platform- Working hands-on with employees and contractors to install new equipment- Managed the Engineering/Maintenance department at the Shenandoah location- Worked daily with Biology group to maintain healthy algae cultures in automated greenhouses- Collaborated with biologists, engineers and scientists in several different locations

- Designed flow conditioning components for 16,000 gpm recirculation loop- Lead investigation on highly corrosion resistant materials including setting up experiments to test real conditions- Developed P&IDs and wiring diagrams for chemical processing system- Simultaneously managed Small Scale Design Verification Testing and Mechanical Design groups- Directed startup operations on large equipment: 30,000 gpm pump and 60,000 ACFM ID fan- Sized and developed filtration systems to remove accumulated solids: hydrocyclone, wire screen, membrane and activated carbon- Lead construction and retrofit operations at Colorado Springs Utilities coal fired power plant- Lead system testing of a pilot scale flue gas desulfurization scrubber- Studied open channel flow to evaluate drainage problems- Specified centrifugal, peristaltic, slurry and progressive cavity pumps for various applications- Investigated sealing issues on mating components- Introduced new types of sensors for process control- Oversaw large scale system cleaning- Designed chemical injection systems for anti-foam and sodium hydroxide- Flue gas duct velocity and pressure drop mapping to verify models

- Managed projects in excess of $5 million- Lead Project Manager in charge of implementing technology transfer for two product lines- Worked with mechanical, electrical and drafting disciplines to develop the project cost, schedule, development, communications, project goals, and organize personnel in a team concept- Oversaw design changes and assisted Project Cost Accountant on summarizing delays, claims, backcharges, and contract requirements- Insured compliance with all contract related documents including but not limited to; commercial and technical documents, meeting minutes, letters of agreements, daily contract correspondences, etc.

- Implemented D&M Service Quality Standards and assured operations were conducted as per the D&M Operational Management Guidelines- Maintained accurate revenue and activity forecasts as well as precision estimates of personnel and equipment requirements; approved and controlled expenses from personnel- Acted as the liaison between field management and the field- Reviewed the performance of employees and provided feedback during their appraisal

- Provided real time decision support to the drilling team to maximize drilling efficiency and minimize risk while achieving the well objectives- Ensured good communication, information, and knowledge transfer in drilling team

- First Prize 2007 Meritorious Award for Engineering Innovation, E&P, Schlumberger PowerDrive Rotary Steerable Systems enable directional coiled tubing drilling – a world’s first (2007)- D&M NAM Area VP Service Quality Award Winner - USL World's First PowerDrive Job Using 3 ½" Coiled Tubing For BP San Juan Basin, CO (2006)- Trained, coached, and mentored junior engineers or specialists following training program- Responsible for pre-job planning and mobilization- Developed and maintained a positive relationship with the clients to ensure repeat business

Master'S, Mechanical Engineering

Master'S, Biorenewable Resources And Technologies

Bachelor'S, Mechanical Engineering