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Vienna, Va

Baltimore, Md

• Spearheaded implementation of Beckhoff and EtherCAT-based hardware and software to shorten development time and improve functionality & reliability of special effects control systems.• Led design, fabrication, & integration of a large-scale special effects control system; responsibilities included design specification, detailed design, assembly planning, programming, and commissioning.• Developed process documentation including design specifications, FAT worksheets, and product manuals.• Applied knowledge of modern industry practices and technologies to optimize systems architecture.• Prepared cost and labor estimates to quickly and comprehensively budget upcoming projects.

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

• Implemented engineering design process to create an electronic control system for mechanical stage effects.• Interfaced with stakeholders and production team to scope technical and artistic requirements.• Applied CAD, electrical, and network design skills to design and create prototype & final product.

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

• Engaged in hands-on research working towards development of robotic scenery platform.• Designed and fabricated physical components and electrical systems of robotic scenery prototype.• Worked to develop automated line following and obstacle detection robot navigation modes.

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

• Designed a selected scenic element of a stage production for manufacture by scene shop team.• Responsibilities included creating cost estimate, time estimate, technical designs, and load-in plan.• Created shop-ready construction plates and technical drawings using AutoCAD 2D & 3D.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Applied construction and design skills to construct components of two immersive escape rooms.• Performed fine-detail work finishing and refining tactile interactive puzzle elements.• Assembled automated escape room elements controlled with networked microcontrollers.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Applied construction and design skills to construct components of two immersive escape rooms.• Performed fine-detail work finishing and refining tactile interactive puzzle elements.• Assembled automated escape room elements controlled with networked microcontrollers.

San Francisco, California, United States

• Applied construction and design skills to construct components of two immersive escape rooms.• Performed fine-detail work finishing and refining tactile interactive puzzle elements.• Assembled automated escape room elements controlled with networked microcontrollers.