Nine roles in medical-device R&D, product development, automation, equipment repair, research and student leadership.
Roles
Mechanical Technical Lead
Generate Product Development Studio / Lumafield Project
Leading mechanical development of luX-Ray, an automated five-axis gantry system designed to map X-ray emissions around Lumafield Neptune CT scanners.
- Design the top-level architecture of a ≈200 ft³, five-axis motorized gantry for detecting and logging errant X-ray emissions of industrial CT scanners, projected to save ≈1 hr of operator time per unit.
- Manage four mechanical engineers, direct subsystem design, assign action items, and run meetings.
- Control frame and axis squareness and eliminate play in mounting for a projected 2–5 mm repeatability.
- Manage integration between the mechanical, electrical/firmware and user-interaction systems.
- Own the mechanical architecture and design direction for a ≈7 ft × 7 ft × 4 ft, five-axis gantry, targeting 2–5 mm positioning repeatability.
- Translate a measurement task into functional requirements, motion envelopes, load cases and mechanical interfaces the electrical and controls sub-teams can build against.
- Direct gantry, axis, mechanism, frame and end-effector decisions, including the interface for a Thermo Fisher RadEye G20 survey meter.
- Run iterative design reviews, record the reasoning behind decisions, and coordinate mechanical work across the project team.
- Balance stiffness, deflection, alignment, repeatability, cable management, safety, assembly, transport and calibration access.
R&D Mechanical Engineering Co-op
Stryker (Endoscopy)
Built a $25,000 precision optical-positioning fixture for experimental testing and ran mechanical and environmental verification and validation.
- Designed a 10 µm resolution optics bench with four motorized and four manual axes and a full blackout cage, including supplier management, machining and anodization, build, testing and control documentation.
- Designed and iterated one-off test fixtures across a camera head, coupler and camera control unit: laser intensity measurement, interface mechanical reliability, focus-ring torque over lifecycle, and front cover vibration testing.
- Led verification and validation on next-generation endoscopy camera heads to establish patient and user safety and lifecycle factor of safety, and to support FDA compliance: vibration, thermal, thermopile and mechanical reliability testing.
- Created custom FDM and milled fixturing to integrate prototypes with HALT and linear and torsional Instrons; used a vibration table, and MJF and MJP printing for alignment-critical features.
- Optimized prototype manufacturing methods (MJP to FDM) to reduce materials spending by 57%.
- Worked to medical-device R&D standards for experimental control, documentation and repeatability.
Mechanical Engineer — Sageware
Generate Product Development Studio
Designed tooling and fixturing for a compact automated system that upcycles fabric scraps into jewelry beads.
- Automated reliable fabric upcycling through a compact, process-based bead production solution.
- Formulated a robust cutting process with a machined steel stamp and a high-temperature SLA resin fixture, linearly actuated by a stepper motor, ball screw and linear rail, and integrated with the molding and dispensing systems.
- Iterated tooling geometry against a deliberate spread of fabric weaves, thicknesses and blends.
- Balanced reliability, compactness and safe operation, guarding cutting edges by geometry rather than instruction.
Power Equipment Mechanic — STIHL Certified Silver Technician
Richey & Clapper Inc.
Diagnosed, repaired and modified petrol, diesel and electric power equipment across engines, drivetrains and hydraulics.
- Fully rebuilt 2- and 4-stroke petrol, diesel and electric motors, transmissions, gearboxes and carburetors, and serviced belts, hydraulics and tires, across the full range of contractor-grade lawn machinery.
- Performed cost and failure-mode analysis to determine repair and parts modification procedures.
- Modified and fabricated custom parts where correct replacements were unavailable.
- Diagnosed faults from customer-reported symptoms using systematic elimination rather than parts replacement.
- Earned STIHL Certified Silver Technician credential.
Mechanical Engineer — Uplift Solutions
Generate Product Development Studio
Designed and manufactured an advanced walker with powered legs and an integrated seat for people with limited mobility.
- Designed and manufactured an advanced walker with powered legs and seat for low-mobility individuals.
- Iteratively developed static and dynamic stiff conduit linkages — FDM and SLA 3D-printed in PLA and Grey Pro, designed in Onshape — to withstand axial load and fully constrain relative motion on a powered walker with a raising and tilting seat and legs.
- Coordinated with the electrical sub-team to integrate motors, house electronics and protect the battery.
- Reserved electronics volume and cable routing early so both sub-teams could iterate in parallel.
Program Co-Coordinator
Northeastern University Center for STEM Education — Young Scholars’ Program
Managed a six-week NSF-funded university research program for 27 high-school seniors.
- Managed a six-week NSF-funded university research program for 27 high-school seniors.
- Coordinated experiential education through field trips, guest-faculty presentations and seminars.
- Tutored students in professional development, college preparation, and communication and public speaking.
Research Assistant & Co-author
Northeastern University Center for STEM Education — Young Scholars’ Program
Researched impact mechanics in advanced combat helmet systems; contributing research published in Annals of Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 53.
- Researched impact mechanics and force propagation in advanced combat helmet systems.
- Quantified precompression of helmet padding via experimental testing (89 subjects) for finite-element analysis.
- Contributed to research published in Annals of Biomedical Engineering, Volume 53.
Co-Founder
VolunTeachable.com
Co-founded a global linguistic-exchange and mentorship program connecting more than 500 students and schools.
- Founded a global linguistic exchange program for virtual mentorship of underprivileged children.
- Organized relationships with over 500 students and schools across South America, Asia and Europe.
Captain and Varsity Competitor
LSRHS Math Team
Led a 70+ member math team to a seventh-place statewide MML finish.
- Ran weekly meetings for 70+ members, organized spirit events, created and hosted tryouts, and tutored members.
- Led the varsity team to a seventh-place statewide MML finish and placed in the top three individually school-wide.
Leadership
- Managed a six-week NSF-funded university research program for 27 high-school seniors.
- Coordinated field trips, guest-faculty presentations, seminars and experiential education.
- Tutored students in professional development, college preparation, communication and public speaking.
- Co-founded VolunTeachable, a global linguistic-exchange and mentorship program connecting more than 500 students and schools across South America, Asia and Europe.
- Led a 70+ member math team, organized events and tryouts, tutored students, and helped lead the varsity team to a seventh-place statewide MML finish.
Education
BS, Mechanical Engineering and Design
Northeastern University, College of Engineering · Boston, MA
- FEA & Design · Dynamics · Mechanics of Materials · Thermodynamics · Statics · Materials Science · Physics 2 · Calculus 3 · Differential Equations and Linear Algebra · Design Perspectives + Process
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