ABOUT
Throughout my life, I’ve approached every challenge with enthusiasm, creativity, and ceaseless desire to achieve success. This passion and drive have paved the way to countless opportunities, unique experiences and exceptional relationships both personally and professionally. If you’re interested in learning more about me, keep reading or get in touch.
MY EXPERIENCE
The following is an outline of my current and past work experience. Each role has provided an opportunity to learn, grow, and continue developing both as a person and a professional. Take a look to learn more.
Kubota Research and Development North America
Hired into the Turf Engineering group on-site in Gainesville, GA
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Year 1 – Design Engineer 3
Developed commercial lawn equipment as a member of the Operator Station and Control Systems team. Responsibilities include 3D design of critical human interfaces while factoring in cost, ergonomics, stakeholder requirements and project schedule. Implemented a new department communication method resulting in a 46% increase in cross-functional awareness. In addition, responsibilities included 2D drafting and tolerance analysis using ASME Y14.5-2018 GD&T. Trained and mentored new engineers in best design practices, GD&T and managing stakeholder requirements.
Year 2
Additional responsibilities including development of MATLAB and Simulink models to virtually validate complex fluid vessels and kinematic systems to ensure proper electromechanical systems integration prior to prototyping.
TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES
Sept 2020 - Sept 2023
Hired into the Snow / Chore New product development group on-site in Greenville, South Carolina.
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Year 1 - Project Engineer 2
Assisted the development of the new generation of Ryobi and Hart cordless snowblowers including TTI’s first cordless 2-Stage snow blower. Responsibilities included the design of deep draw sheet metal chassis components and injection molded appearance plastics. Created technical drawings and tolerance stacks for components utilizing GD&T (ASME Y14.5). Field Tested and validated units across the US.
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Year 2 - Project Engineer 3
As a Project engineer 3, additional responsibilities include project lifecycle management. Assisted with project cost and manpower estimates. Coordinated and managed field-testing across the United States. Introduced NX based FEA to the engineering team to reduce design time. Developed a new patented method for achieving low profile heated grips.
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Senior Project Engineer 1
Further responsibilities include technical drawing review, project management and training of new design engineers. Coordinated concise cross-functional meetings to improve communication between teams and reduce electro-mechanical design issues. Designed and prototyped a new high-torque gearbox. Developed a new patented method for electric self-propel interlock to reduce mechanical complexity and assembly.
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Year 3
Managed the development and implementation of a new snow blower from ideation thru production. The project included extensive cross functional work with industrial design, electrical engineering, sales and overseas engineering teams. Developed a new assembly methodology to drastically reduce assembly time and complexity. Performed extensive analysis on field testing data using Python, Excel and Power BI to develop new cross functional tools to better understand and predict new product performance.
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YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY - DESIGN ENGINEER
June 2018 - Sept 2020
Hired into the Terrain Vehicle Design Group, on-site at Newnan, GA factory.
Year 1:
Supported the rest of the terrain vehicle group to bring multiple vehicles into production. Projects included design and analysis of thermal management solutions, appearance plastics design and sheet metal design for the chassis and roll over protection system (ROPS). Prepared technical part and assembly drawings for mass manufacturing
Year 2:
Additional responsibilities include management and development of complex cooling and safety systems for new vehicles. Key responsibility was insuring that new seatbelt and seat systems adhered to the appropriate SAE and FMVSS standards.
Completed formal in-person certification for GD&T and Advanced NX Surfacing
DUAL STRAPPING SOLUTIONSÂ - CO-FOUNDER
Dec 2017 - June 2018
After winning the 2017 Capstone Expo for Mechanical engineering, our team of engineers co-founded Dual Strapping Solutions. Our device was created to secure irregularly shaped loads using polyester strapping, an industry first. Using polyester strapping instead of the prevalent steel banding improves worker and customer safety. We later went on to be finalists in the 2018 Inventure Prize. Check out our pitch!
My role included ideation, design, gear train selection, market research and assembly drawing preparation.
GEORGIA TECH SOLAR RACING - SUSPENSION TEAM LEADER
Sep 2015 - Dec 2017
Managed the manufacturing and assembly of the suspension for a 700 lb solar car. Manufactured a full independent suspension using manual mills and lathes and a HAAS milling machine. Coordinated the manufacturing of complex hubs with a professional machine shop. Responsible for the training of new team members in the machining area.
Primary driver for FSGP 2017 at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX
MY SKILLS
ENGINEERING
Product Development
Bill of Materials creation and management
Project schedule management
Technical drawing preparation
Design for manufacturing and assembly
Sheet metal part design
Injection molded part design
Complex Weldments
CAD | CFDÂ | FEA | PLM
Catia V5
Siemens NX (5+ years)
Fusion 360 (2.5+ years)
SolidWorks (1 year)
AutoCAD (1 year)
NASTRAN FEA
FloEFD (CFD)
Siemens TeamCenter
PROGRAMMING
MATLAB
Python
Java
VBA
Data structures and Algorithms
Swift for iOS and iPadOS
PROTOTYPING
CNC Laser Cutting
Manual Lathe
Manual Milling Machine
Horizontal Bandsaw
3D Printing
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Project Management
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Project
Microsoft PowerBI
FastTrack10
Microsoft OneNote
CERTIFICATIONS
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
ASME Y14.5-2018
Siemens NX Advanced Surfacing and Modeling
MY EDUCATION
Aug 2013 - July 2015
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Studied Mechanical Engineering
Later transferred to my dream school of Georgia Tech for increased academic rigor
Aug 2015 - Dec 2017
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Graduated December 2017 with a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Honors
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GPA: 3.42 / 4.0
