Resume

MS Robotics

Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

BS Mechanical Engineering

Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Lead Engineer

Naxos Lab LLC

Spinout startup building interactive devices and bespoke lab equipment for research and academic institutions

• Responsible for design and fabrication of novel laboratory and educational devices
• Utilized 3D printing for rapid prototyping and development
• Created manufacturing roadmap to scale with business
• Implemented chain of visibility, traceability, and accountability
• Mentored CEO through the business creation process
• Liaised with Canadian and US universities to develop product

Research Associate

Département de Neurosciences, Université de Montréal

Trained NHP in lab apparatus operation, designed and characterized novel scientific equipment, facilitated operations and automated tasks

• Rehabilitated NHP for reintroduction into laboratory environment
• Maintained, calibrated, and tested advanced laboratory equipment
• Designed, characterized, and documented novel scientific instruments
• Facilitated laboratory activities, managed inventory and procurement
• Coordinated with university engineering, maintenance, and veterinary personnel
• Synchronized communications, schedules, and automated tasks and reporting
• Supported onboarding and safety training

Design Engineer

Pearce Services Inc.

Coordinated infrastructure plans for major metro ISPs and carriers, oversaw projects from small businesses to residential subdivisions. Budgeted for construction and labor costs, dispatched on-site engineers as needed.

• Facilitated telecom infrastructure plans for major metro ISPs and carriers
• Scope of projects ranged from small businesses to residential communities
• Budgeted construction and labor costs, dispatching engineers on site when necessary

Product Engineer

Drive Spotter

Developed a construction zone dectection system using OpenCV, demonstrated working prototype to investors and manufacturing partners.

• Developed a working driver assist prototypes in fast paced start-up environment
• Utilized computer vision and machine learning algorithms for scene analysis
• Established partnerships with industry leaders to further prototype development
• Traveled frequently, giving demonstrations to investors and securing accounts
• Conducted prior art research; assisted in writing, editing, and revising patents and proposals

Research Intern

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Worked in a small team to develop a novel adaptive wheelchair controller for spinal cord injury patients, utilized ML algorithms to optimize sensor data with user ability

• Worked in a team to develop a novel adaptive wheelchair controller for spinal cord injury patients
• Utilized machine learning algorithms to optimize sensor data with user ability
• Volunteered for BMES conference

R&D Materials Technician

Medline Industries

Conducted tests evaluating material properties of medical products for manufacturers in compliance with relevant ISO regulations, quantified finals figures in a report

• Conducted tests evaluating material properties of medical products for manufacturers
• Constructed new testing procedures in compliance with relevant ISO regulations
• Quantified experimental data in the final report of quality assurance investigation