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Seattle, WA, US

Seattle, Washington, US

• Setup and operated Haas and Datron 3-Axis CNC machining centers to produce custom wall plates, control panels, interface panels, rugged cases (e.g., Pelican), and enclosures.
• Managed and executed various custom machining and hand-tool modification projects to meet customer specifications.
• Generated TRUMPF VLF configurations, setup and marked laser engravings on Alloy Steels, Aluminum and Plastics using TruMark Station 5000 to achieve near-micron precision and repeatability.
• 2D drafting tuned via Autodesk AutoCAD for speed as Sketch environment, prior to importing into Inventor/Fusion 360/Mastercam 3D model.
• CAM toolpath generation utilizing hybrid Inventor HSM and AutoCAD workflow.

• Wrote articles viewed at the intersection of pop culture, technology, and the human condition.
• Positive and uplifting content creation with a preference for finding content creators and gaining copyright license agreements to comply with Creative Commons content use.
• Used WordPress interface to create engaging articles full of relevant links and inline media to keep users on site for a richer experience.

Shoreline, Washington, US

• Assisted Advanced Manufacturing students earn Certificates of Completion in the MFGT 105-Basic Engineering / MFGT106-Principles of Precision Machining / MFGT 120-Manufacturing/Machinist Technology classes.
• Assisted students with skills development: Order of Operations approach, G-Code Toolpath validation, Workholding selection, Milling/Turning setup and operation, and Materials & Tooling selection for optimal & safe CNC.
• Built VERICUT templates for 3/4/2+3/5 Axis G-Code Milling program verification.

Mclean, Virginia, US

• Generated 3D models of products for design studies through contract manufacturer startup via strict revision control/BOM synchronization
• Generated/maintained 2D manufacturing documentation, assembly, and patent illustrations
• Collaborated with Contract Manufacturers/Vendors to successfully start up multiple simultaneous products
• Launched multiple short-run production lines for JIT manufacturing
• Coordinated contract manufacturing of multiple concurrent products
• Develop and test prototype hardware and needed test fixtures

Auburn, WA, US

• Designed small to large scale Low and High Voltage commercial and residential electrical systems
• Responsible for designing and drafting schematics, physical layouts, conduit layouts, lighting photometric, large-scale warehouse conveying systems, panel schedules, single-line diagrams, and O&M Manual management.
• Collaborated with Project Managers, AHJ, and customers on all aspects of Design, Build Electrical Construction
• Mentored a team of entry-level draftsmen on AutoCAD and Design Master Electrical

Pleasanton, CA, US

• Designed small to large scale Low and High Voltage commercial and residential electrical systems
• Designed lighting systems to meet AHJ photometric specifications
• Responsible for designing and drafting schematics, physical layouts, conduit layouts, lighting photometric, large-scale warehouse conveying systems, panel schedules, single-line diagrams, and O&M Manual management.
• Collaborated with Project Managers, AHJ and customers on all aspects of Design Build Electrical construction
• Coordinated BIM to 2D CAD documentation for construction
• Generated JIT CAD for field teams in high paced high rise poured concrete construction

• Generated 3D models of products for design studies through contract manufacturer startup via strict revision control/BOM synchronization
• Generated/maintained 2D manufacturing documentation, assembly, and patent illustrations
• Designed & Illustrated technical product documentation, including Patent submittals, installation/user manuals, and quick start guides
• Collaborated with Contract Manufacturers/Vendors to successfully start up multiple simultaneous products
• Launched multiple short-run production lines for JIT manufacturing
• Coordinated contract manufacturing of multiple concurrent products

Rueil Malmaison, Paris, FR

• Principal access control engineer and CCTV system and hardware design collaborator on $10M upgrade to Memphis International Airport
• Created/Maintained Security/CCTV/Life Safety CAD documentation from bid to RFQ to permit submittal to As-Built stage.
• Designed rugged campus-wide fully integrated access control and CCTV systems for severe weather/vandal conditions
• Modernized CAD capabilities of Security & Fire engineering group with SSM Implementation and mentorship

Columbia, Maryland, US

• Part of 3 member CAD team on $10M Bio-Safety level 4 laboratory project at Fort Detrik, MD
• Documented Andover Continuum Access Control System
• Generated/Managed CAD documentation and field construction details just in time to enable construction teams to meet strict deadlines.
• Utilized SSMProp Editor to live manage Large Dynamic (200+ Page SheetSet) construction document set
• First Beam Signing

• Successfully established R&D, Operations, Installation, and Service Departments within an impressive two-month time frame upon activation of the Technical Operations Center
• Demonstrated excellent project management and customer relationship skills under continuous intensive installation schedule
• Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving ability in critical and urgent situations, providing long-term solutions by recommending new US suppliers, thereby ensuring the use of suitable quality components
• Contributed innovative ideas in the product redesign and fine-tuning process based on prototype performance evaluations
• Produced highly detailed engineering and manufacturing drawings from concept to final manufacturing packages
• Created product patent drawings from accurate 3D models to prove concept and design details

• Generated and manipulated CAD drawings to increase effective impact of the Sales and Operations departments
• Initiated full restoration of existing network hardware and software to empower stronger users and invigorate infrastructure scalability. Led full network service/infrastructure overhaul after PDC critical disk failure
• Integrated Building Control systems communication with remote monitoring locations via the Internet, POTS or Leased Line routes
• Involved in early stages of engineering/design of system integration ending in a successful turnkey deployment
• Installation of computer based systems for control and administration of Integrated Building Control systems

• Created and refined existing electrical schematics and architectural drawings for all forms of electrical engineering drawings with AutoCAD 14 & 2000
• 50% reduction in production time by utilizing creating and modifying AutoLISP code
• Assembled and wired Process Logic Control systems from shop drawings and electrical schematics
• On-site verification and modification of As-Built engineering drawings

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Advanced Manufacturing

Aaa, Industrial Design Technology