As the founder of Dutton Brown, I’ve spent over a decade bringing bold, modern lighting designs to life from our home base in Minneapolis. What started in 2013 as a passion for combining creativity and craftsmanship has grown into an internationally recognized home decor brand. With 15 years of experience as a design engineer, I’m deeply committed to ensuring that every piece we create blends style and functionality.Over the last three years, I’ve embraced the power of AI to elevate our eCommerce presence, helping customers from around the world discover our unique designs with ease. By integrating AI into everything from product recommendations to supply chain management, we’ve been able to scale our business while staying true to our roots—offering handcrafted, high-quality lighting solutions that transform spaces.I believe in the power of great design, the potential of technology, and the importance of building genuine connections. Whether you’re looking to collaborate or chat about AI, design, or business, I’d love to connect!Responsibilities / Accomplishments- Lead development of design and manufacture of all product lines- Launched auditing program to UL list products- Lead development for Shopify-based website, www.duttonbrown.com- Collaboratively create content showcasing product lines and our processes- Lead development of digital assets including CAD and 3D files- Coordinate digital marketing and SEO efforts to grow brand- Partner with Room & Board to design and manufacture exclusive product lines of lighting and hardware

I worked as a project/process engineer in areas of project management, process development, and R&D to develop a proprietary fluidized bed steam reforming technology as a treatment solution for hazardous waste streams. Responsibilities/accomplishments include the following:- Development of project schedules, cost estimates, and proposals for bench-scale, pilot-scale, and full-scale projects.- Development of process flow sheets, equipment design, design and safety reviews, equipment procurement and installation, logistics planning, testing, data reduction, technical reporting, and giving conference presentations.- Authored Engineering Group's first ISO-9001:2008 style QA program.- Performed facility audits and authored original decommissioning plan for waste processing facility.Specialties:Fluidized Beds, Steam Reforming, Carbon Chemistry, Paper & Pulp, Polymers, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis