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• Managing a team of embedded systems hardware and software engineers developing power electronics, embedded software (C, C++, Python), new product introduction and leading technical customer developmental meetings. • Leading development electronics and firmware for low and high voltage (>800V) brushless fans and pumps for automotive, industrial, and commercial applications. (Medical & Transportation applications)• Modernized development practices and implemented new software development standards and improved software development process. (Pads, Altium, Azure, GIT, static analysis, Doxygen)• Managing certification reviews (U.L, IEC) for safety critical applications, and electromagnetic compliance testing. (60730/61580, Fault Trees, Class B safety Library, CAN bus systems)

Wadsworth, Ohio, Us

• Leading development of handheld toxic and explosive gas analyzers for measurement of landfill gas, including Bluetooth, GPS, pressure sensors, pumps, solenoids, and gas sensors. (Circuit design, PCB layout and Software) - Explosion Proof low voltage UL compliance for products and UL audits• Created new explosion proof circuit boards for compliance with UL regulations using Eagle CAD • Developed new Bluetooth enabled temperature probe design to replace unavailable electronic components. • Maintained and improved C# programs for gas analyzers with Windows Forms, and WPF. • Developed C code for microchip PIC18 and AVR microcontrollers including implementing ADC buses with SPI, temperature sensors with I2C, UART communications between processors.

• Developing embedded systems software for DO-178 compliant aircraft components in C and RTOS frameworks• Architecting new product specifications, bid proposals and requirements documents with a cross-functional team, resulting in successful bids and new contracts• Reviewing software from both in-house and external partners for code quality and functional safety compliance• Implemented complex DSP algorithms in C for robust control and detection of system current faults, failed hardware and system errors which is now in production• Testing high-voltage aircraft heaters, potable water controllers and de-icing systems by developing C, C++, MATLAB, LabView, Python, Javascript, QT, and Visual C# code• Meeting with customer engineering teams to review designs and support customer review of embedded software and hardware• Developing systems to test both hardware and software components of complex aircraft heating and potable water systems.• Designing circuits and circuit boards for embedded systems test benches for new product prototype development using KiCad, Eagle, and LT-Spice• Currently implementing numerous sensor systems and motor drives using RS-485, CAN, I2C, SPI, RS-232 on PIC16/PIC18/dsPIC33, STM32, and TI microcontrollers

Portland, Or, Us

• Managing a team developing a diagnostic platform that can quickly and easily diagnose malaria and hemoglobin disorders, such as sickle cell disease, from a drop of blood• Leading data analysis efforts to develop novel machine vision algorithms for interpreting electrophoresis sensor data • Developing low-cost, high-volume medical device cartridges and processes used for detection of sickle cell disease• Designed a new coating machine for application of proprietary optical films to improve device performance• Managing the production of medical device cartridges developed for worldwide clinical trials of the sickle cell disease testing• Completed design of experiments and statistical data analysis to optimize test processes and electrophoresis test parameters

Valley City, Ohio, Us

• Managed the engineering efforts to develop new automated robotic mowing products resulting in prototype builds and a successful seed program for golf greens mowers• Collaborated with the leadership team to develop the strategic vision for robotics resulting in over 30 new U.S. and international patent applications filed• Provided technical insights into motor technology during the acquisition of Core Outdoor Power Products, resulting in the launch of battery-powered products• Contributing member of the OPEI committee developing the U.S. robotic lawn mower standards• Established training and career development for software, electrical and mechanical engineers in the department resulting in an outstanding product development team• Developed procedures for implementing IEC 60730 safety-critical code for robotics and processes for best practices in software development with internal and external partners• Worked directly with T.U.V. in Europe resulting in products that complied with international safety standards for batteries, mowers, motors, and electromagnetic interference• Collaborated closely with marketing, I.T., design, manufacturing, and quality ensuring the team was aligned with complex cross-functional product development requirements• Set standards for software engineering, coding , compliance, product design reviews, and M2M strategies for robotics• Led development of a snow-blower electronic-shoot-control resulting in 50,000 units sold• Managed the team that delivered the electrical system for the ground-breaking electric RZT riding mower a Breakthrough Product of the Year award at the Consumer Electronics Show• Guided the leadership team regarding technology roadmaps resulting in key decisions about electrical technology development• Collaborated with multiple outside consulting firms and vendors to deliver hardware and software solutions for new products and new product categories

New Britain, Ct, Us

• Supported the development of prototype tools, gearing, and electronics for critical fastening applications resulting in patent applications and new product releases• Successfully developed new Texas Instruments digital signal processor C code to run permanent magnet synchronous motors using the latest digital signal processors• Created LabView code to develop new motor, circuit, and product testing systems• Designed and implemented new floating-point digital filters for the measurement of current, voltage and torque in industrial torque tools• Designed prototype PCB circuits for use with replacement parts in legacy products

• Attended University of Akron Law School night classes and passed Ohio-Bar Exam in 2009• Prosecuted patent applications for multinational companies resulting in successful patent grants for area patent law firms* Completed both educational and promotional presentations on current topics in patent law, including the K.S.R. v. Teleflex and In Re Bilski cases* Developed electronics prototypes for independent industrial designers and independent inventors

• Developed advanced toy concepts and dc-electric ride-on toys, designing electronics including, circuits, PCB's motors, switches, batteries, battery chargers, connectors, and wire harnesses• Designed and programmed test fixtures with MCU's and PLC's, saving over $200,000• Supervised Hong Kong electrical engineering staff and provided direction to electronics quality testing engineers• Completed five U.S. patent applications for exciting new toy-related inventions

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Created competitive market-analysis reports detailing competitor display designs which were used to set Motorola’s display module technology roadmap• Developed engineering standards documentation and played a key technical role in quality assurance meetings with numerous component suppliers• Completed the StarTAC OLED display project resulting in the first OLED phone display• Designed Motorola’s patented V60 display module resulting in a successful product launch• Completed new electroluminescent (E.L.) back-light designs for multiple Motorola cell phones

• Successfully created working reflective LCD prototypes with plastic substrates and conducting polymer electrodes for the Naval Research Laboratory• Developed LCD demos for Kent Displays Inc. and DARPA for completion of grant requirements

J.D., Law

Mba, Businss Administration

M.S.E.E., B.S. Physics, Electrical Engineering And Applied Phsyics

Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering And Applied Physics