My approach to engineering focuses on functionality and manufacturability above all else. I enjoy taking projects from initial concept through detailed CAD modeling and into physical assembly. My experience covers designing personal automation projects, developing early product prototypes for clients, and creating practical tools for manufacturing environments. While function is my primary goal, I also greatly respect the importance of presentability. Whether it is to assist with getting buy-in for a prototype or ensuring a technician enjoys using a tool, the way a design is presented matters. This entire website was designed around this premise and the following projects are no exception.

I began my engineering path early, learning CAD at age 10 and purchasing my first 3D printer at 14 to design custom parts for drones and small robotics projects. This lifelong passion for building has continuously driven me to develop new skills, allowing me to execute increasingly intricate projects like the Robotic Camera Motion System (RCMS). To realize this vision, I created the entire system from the ground up, designing a custom printed circuit board, a dedicated Android control app, and multiple innovative drive mechanisms to fully automate cinematic camera movements.

I have worked with clients and startups to turn rough concepts into functional, tested prototypes. My experience includes optimizing consumer products, such as the shell and ergonomic design for the Clean-Clip nail clipper, and designing the 4-Way Jump Cup to improve usability over standard equestrian options. Also, recently I designed a Self-Destructing Apple for a theater production, creating a remotely activated solenoid mechanism that triggers wirelessly on cue. Additionally, for my senior project with Howmet Aerospace, I was the primary designer of a handheld fastener installation "drill", intended to reduce operator fatigue during manual assembly tasks.

With my experience in Manufacturing Engineering, I have designed tools and aids that ensure consistent production quality and safety. At Entegris and ESAero, I worked on developing custom lifting aids for heavy equipment, rapid cutting tools, automated testing fixtures, and other devices that assist with productivity, safety, and quality. My priority is to ensure that the final product stays within tolerance, regardless of operator technique. I achieve this through intentional design decisions that mechanically constrain the process, comprehensive work instructions, or usually, a strategic combination of both.

Rapid prototyping is key to validating designs and accelerating product development. I specialize in 3D printing and leverage my trade degree in Machining and extensive experience in welding to ensure that my concepts are grounded in manufacturing reality. This background allows me to practice true Design for Manufacturing (DFM), creating parts that are not just theoretical, but buildable. My personal projects reflect this passion, from designing a fully 3D-printed Inverted Projector Mount to developing a Smartphone-Controlled System for my car. I also utilized these fabrication skills during a rapid, three-week build for a Mark Rober Production by designing and working on the assembly for a custom self-launching ride vehicle. These projects demonstrate my desire to be hands-on and innovative in creating manufacturable solutions for any problem that comes my way.