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Oakland, CA, US

Berkeley, California, US

• Led the design and development of custom electromechanical systems, including robotic end effectors integrating PCBs, solenoids, vacuum systems, and controls.
• Designed and automated test setups using Arduino and Python to validate assemblies and output actionable data analysis.
• Managed deployment teams, overseeing workflow, logistics, and quality control to ensure on-time delivery of large-scale installation and decommissioning projects.
• Established best practices for design documentation, inventory management, and product lifecycle processes.

Sacramento, CA, US

• Integrated dynamic analysis (MATLAB) alongside the product development process, enabling rapid component substitutions through future iterations.
• Designed and fabricated custom tooling saving $100,000+ in prototyping costs.
• Defined, constructed, and programmed (DAQExpress) testing rigs. Analyzed outputs and minimized unnecessary liability before product release.

• Coordinated the ground-up design of a 9,500 sq ft fabrication facility. Modeled budget, throughput, and staffing required over three stages of production.
• Directed training programs and process flow for teams within the company.
• Implemented project management (Asana) and oversaw production timelines.

Sacramento, California, US

-Managed domestic/international supply chains, totaling $1.6 million in yearly purchases.-Trained and directed a team of Associates through process improvement projects.-Reduced inventory on hand by ~15% by consolidating components, transitioning to greater JIT production, and driving leaner purchasing behaviors.-Built out a new ERP system, defining.

Sacramento, California, US

-Responsible for new product development, managing projects from conception, overseeing revisions through prototyping, and ramping up to full-scale manufacturing. -Manage legacy product updates, communicating ECNs internally and to manufacturers.-Controlled large assemblies in Solidworks, designing product using weldments, sheet metal, various surface.

Hoffman Estates, IL, US

-Streamlined assembly processes and created process improvements.-Troubleshooted erroneous developments, determined and applied appropriate fixes.-Assessed and reported inconsistencies in component and assembly quality.

Served as Battery Manager of a community-based music program designed to facilitate the development of local talent. Directed workflow of staff members, presented daily goals to staff and members. Managed interactive education in large group (30+), small group (3-20), and one-on-one settings.

Taught with the Mandarins Drum Corps – a youth-focused performing ensemble – during their 2014 and 2017 DCI seasons. Traveled across the country in tour buses while teaching 12-hour days and crafting a show to be performed in 20+ states over the course of 3 months. Served as a clinician for the Mandarins Academy, a community-based program designed to.

Served as a educator, writer, designer, and clinician to many youth groups and non-profits throughout the Bay and Northern California Area. These groups include: Lodi HSVanden HSBenicia HSAmerican Canyon HSFairfield HS