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Lexington, Kentucky

• Incorporated new design changes for a new client, using MVC, ASP.Net, Sql 2008r2, .NET 4.0• Development platform using Visual Studio 2010,2012 and 2013• Designed and developed applications for database utilities, username email notifier and supplier certification validity.• Designed and developed Duns and Bradstreet service implementation to incorporate D&B suppliers into NDS databases.• Administrated and developed multiple websites and web applications on Sql Server 2008r2

XHTML – web page designed for final project based on specific requirements by instructor.; Developed Project Ensemble developer tool.Ensemble is a wpf application that is written in C# with database access in Sql Server 2008 r2.Designed and developed the ensemble database in sql server 2008 r2 with user account access linked to specific companies that drive custom tools per company.

Designed enclosures using Solidworks to help with productionInputted bill of material data into MRP systemProduced detailed manufacturing prints, bill of materials and purchase orders

Developed initial product design automation using Inventor with iLogic and VB.NETIncorporated C# translation of automated skid system designed with iLogic and VB.NETImplemented the entire engineering department from the ground upImproved product design by implementing current standardizationDesigned oil field enclosures, fuel tanks and manufacturing support equipmentImplemented manufacturing processes to increase productionProduced detailed manufacturing prints, bill of materials and purchase orders

Programmed design changes of generator enclosure to implement further automationConsulted with companies in design automation, product design, engineering standardsConsulted with designers in design automation conceptsDeveloped design automation for a water tower manufacturer using iLogic and VB.NET

Automated generator enclosure designs using Inventor, I-Logic and VB.NETIncreased engineering output from 3 designers/3 days/1 project to 1 designer /1 day / 3 projectsImproved product design by implementing current standardizationDesigned generator enclosures, fuel tanks and manufacturing support equipmentImplemented manufacturing processes to increase productionProduced detailed manufacturing prints, bill of materials and purchase orders

Programmed bearing designs in I-logic, VB.NET and ExcelDesigned hydro-dynamic stack and thrust bearingsDeveloped current design standards for manufacturingIncorporated a 3d parametric model archiveProduced process control documents and routersTrained engineers in InventorProduced detailed manufacturing prints and bill of materials 08/2008 – 12/2008 Image Point Florence, Kentucky Mechanical DesignerDesigned signs and brand image products such as McDonalds, Ford and ChevyProduced detailed manufacturing prints and bill of materials Assisted assemblers with interpreting drawings

Designed land and spaced based telescopesDeveloped and designed infrared cameras used in spaceDesigned mirror support handling equipmentDesigned optical testing equipmentIncorporated 3-d parametric modeling into the departmentTrained designers from a 2d environment to 3d parametric systemEvaluated new design softwareBuilt robust computers for engineering and designRecommended computer hardware components for design deptTroubleshoot archiving and backup systemsTrained personnel in interpreting drawingsProduced detailed manufacturing prints and bill of materials More available upon request

Bachelor'S Degree, Information Technology, 3.94

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude President's Cup Dean’s ListBachelor of Science in Information Technology - Summa Cum Laude.

Bachelor'S Degree, Information Technology

Associates Degree, Mechanical Design And Drafting