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Indianapolis, In, Us

In a role dedicated to engineering innovation and technical solution delivery, responsibilities spanned from conceptualizing and executing complex projects across various domains, including product design and system analysis, to ensuring client satisfaction through high-quality, resilient solutions. • Conducted CFD conjugate heat transfer analysis for an Airforce communications pod, enhancing defense capabilities, while maintaining an ITAR compliant tech stack with a remote distributed team. Delivered regular, detailed thermal analysis updates, ensuring projects met and exceeded client expectations. • Redesigned critical products using finite element analysis, achieving optimal functionality and design efficiency. • Developed a line of injection-molded gardening products, setting a new sales record for the client. • Automated DXF file creation with a custom Python plugin for Fusion 360, significantly reducing time and cost. • Directed a cost reduction strategy, achieving 90% cost savings and enhancing production quality while maintaining "MADE IN USA" standards. • Innovated a maintenance system with QR codes for an air filter production facility, improving operational efficiency.

At Electric Pro Academy, the focus is on revolutionizing electrical trade education and building a network of electrical business owners. Initiatives include entertaining & engaging video education for apprentices and the EPro Masters mastermind group, driving industry innovation and peer-to-peer growth. Key achievements include developing robust production and sales systems, forging strategic marketing partnerships, maintaining financial health, defining organizational goals, and upgrading IT & software infrastructure to support community engagement and operational efficiency.

Directed the development and rebranding of the LEXO Temperature Control Mug, to ‘Burnout’, enhancing brand visibility and market penetration. Innovated product design including several lid variations, coating technologies, and PMC enhanced mug designs (patents below). Collaborated with a premier marketing firm to develop a compelling narrative, increasing consumer engagement. Implemented a verification process for bulk orders to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. Managed patent filings and investment documentation, bolstering the intellectual property portfolio and securing innovation funding.

Singapore, Sg

Managed the Analysis group, fostering customer relationships, mentoring team members, and overseeing the lifecycle of AS9100 compliant global projects. Cultivated a diverse team of engineers while building a team culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and customer satisfaction, while ensuring operational excellence and compliance with export control laws. • Established and led the Analysis group, achieving timely delivery of high-quality work across Stress, Thermal, Fluid, and Dynamic analysis, exceeding customer expectations.• Developed strong relationships with customer managers and technical teams, ensuring consistent, exceptional work product delivery.• Mentored employees towards personal and professional growth, enhancing team capabilities and achieving company objectives through targeted development programs.• Championed a culture of teamwork and accountability, leading to heightened customer focus and personal development within the team.• Successfully managed over 200 projects, invoicing over $1.9 million, while maintaining compliance with AS9100 standards and complex export control regulations (ITAR, EAR), demonstrating operational excellence and technical proficiency.

Singapore, Sg

Managed IT infrastructure strategy for QuEST Global, ensuring seamless engineering workflows with strategic software, hardware, and network management, compliant with IP and export controls. Orchestrated computer hardware logistics and software licensing, notably boosting productivity and analysis capabilities by negotiating a cost-effective shared license infrastructure with Rolls-Royce.

Singapore, Sg

Initiated and developed the Thermal-Fluids Analysis Team, rapidly scaling operations to achieve over $300,000 in revenue within the first year. Established and nurtured key relationships with clients to secure and execute analysis projects successfully. • Launched the Thermal-Fluids Analysis Team, driving growth to exceed $300,000 in revenue in the inaugural year through strategic customer engagement and project acquisition.• Cemented strategic relationships with clients' thermal and fluids management, enabling the team to successfully compete for and secure vital analysis projects.• Oversaw the recruitment, training, and management of the Thermal-Fluids group, enhancing team capability and project delivery efficiency.• Implemented rigorous review protocols for accuracy and completeness, ensuring high-quality outputs from both local and offshore team members.• Administered comprehensive project management duties including bidding, budgeting, scheduling, billing, and progress tracking to uphold financial and operational accountability.• Advanced the team's expertise in thermal and fluid analysis through targeted training initiatives, boosting internal competencies and service offerings.• Ensured stringent adherence to complex export control regulations, maintaining compliance across all team operations and project engagements.

London, England, Gb

Specialized in developing finite element thermo-mechanical models to assess engine part temperatures and displacements under various conditions, enhancing part durability predictions. Created optimization and automation tools for design efficiency, significantly reducing analysis time and costs.•Developed thermo-mechanical models to forecast engine part performance, leveraging proprietary software for static and transient analyses, directly impacting durability assessments and technical documentation.•Engineered custom optimization and automation tools, streamlining design processes to maximize performance within constraints, thus improving analysis efficiency, accuracy, and visualization.•Wrote custom graphing software, slashing task time by 90% and achieving an annual saving of $25,000 per analyst.•Conducted many DOE optimization analysis for flow and heat transfer features, and established turbine thermal testing protocols, validating models with empirical data to enhance model reliability.•Utilized CADfix and SC03 to reduce meshing time from days to hours, supporting rapid design iterations. Shared technique with team members who achieved similar results.•Pioneered the composite thermal design methodology for the FAA CLEEN project, developing a novel secondary flow analysis technique to accommodate the thermal sensitivity of the CMC material.•Authored JSF 135 LiftFan FAA verification reports, design documentation, and work instructions, facilitating compliance and operational excellence.•Material and component review analysis to assess tolerances and resulting impact on part functionality.•Enhanced global collaboration and skill exchange through international assignments in Canada and Germany, bolstering team knowledge and cross-functional support.•Mentored thermal group members, fostering skill development and team cohesion, and defended technical findings across various forums, including FAA reviews, ensuring credibility and trust in results.

Worked on the design, fabrication and testing of the HHP-Jet cooling system.

Columbia, Mo, Us

Instructed technical lab sessions: Four sections, 6 students persection.

Columbia, Mo, Us

Advisor: Dr. Hongbin Ma• Designed, constructed, and tested nano-fluid flat plate oscillating heat pipe (NF-FPOHP) for proposed laptopapplication.• Developed an electroforming setup to produce Flat Plate Oscillating Heat Pipes.• Developed a process to create ‘Fuzzy Copper’.

Columbia, Mo, Us

Instructed two lab sessions with 20 students in each.Graded homework and exams from entire class (10 sections).

Columbia, Mo, Us

Advisor: Dr. Hongbin Ma• Produced and tested heat pipes for Outokumpu Copper Franklin to determine the effectiveness of their coating on the capillary force.Advisor: Dr. Satish Nair• Created lesson plans to be used by teachers to teach design and engineering principles to grade levels K-12.• Organized a 4-day conference for local teachers where they were taught how to use the lesson plans I created and partnered the teachers with NSF GK-12 2005 Fellows.

Masters, Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering

Education record