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Mechanical Design and Prototyping Engineer
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
designing and manufacturing for the public

Prototyping and Mechanical Design Consultant for the companies first consumer facing product

Developed dynamic spreadsheets to standardize marketing and sales communication translating engineering data into marketing resources.

Interning for this Chicago based non profit, I assisted in building 3 story wooden structures to test burn in preparation for a city wide performance piece, the Chicago Fire Festival.

Prototyping and Mechanical Design Consultant for the companies first consumer facing product
EDUCATION
(2016-2021)
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, Michigan
College of Engineering, class of 2021
STAMPS School of Art and Design, class of 2021
Intended Majors: Industrial Design & Mechanical Engineering
Active Member of Theta Tau professional engineering fraternity
GPA: 3.6/4.0
Deans List: College of engineering 2016-2019, STAMPS School of Art & Design 2016-2017
(Summer 2018)
DIS COPENHAGEN
Copenhagen, Denmark
Architecture and Design Department
Studied Scandinavian furniture design and Scandinavian furniture design history.
EXPERIENCE
MECHANICAL PROTOTYPE, MARKET VALIDATION, AND DESIGN CONSULTANT
Expanse Medical
(September 2020 - Present)
Designed, Managed, and developed multiple neurovascular products from origin through feasibility in under 2 years.
Conducted in person interviews with Physician and other industry professionals to define stakeholder prioritization, project objectives, project direction, and success metrics.
Ideated with management and c-suite team members on future products.
Organized Cadaver and Animal studies including managing a neurovascular intravenous intracranial acute porcine study.
Managed international suppliers and manufacturers to develop and produce functional intravenous surgical devices as small as 1mm in diameter in under 3 months.
INTEGRATED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TEACHING ASSISTANT
Ross Graduate School of Business
(January 2020 - Present)
Leading multidisciplinary student teams through the practices of human centered design.
Skills taught include: conducting design ethnographies, rapid prototyping, mechanical design, Generating BOM for prototyping and scale production, manufacturing and sourcing for cost, and works-like looks-like prototyping.
PRODUCT COORDINATION AND PURCHASING INTERN
Therma-Stor LLC
(Summer 2020)
Conducted new product and government regulatory research generating reports to support marketing, sales, and engineering in significant decision making processes.
Created dynamic digital tools to improve interdepartmental communication of engineering data to marketing and sales in order to improve customer service consistency.
DESIGNER & MANUFACTURER
Liquid Gold Concept
(December 2017 - January 2020)
Innovated precision texture molding and finishing in the mechanical manufacturing processes of a biomedical startup by creating hyper realistic lactation simulation models for teaching breast health and breastfeeding in hospitals, clinics, and schools around the world.
Collaborated with engineers, medical professionals, and designers to remodel products and assembly lines to improve production efficiency by 30%+, production quality from the consumer and medical professional perspective, production consistency between runs, and mechanically realize new products.
DESIGN & MANUFACTURING INTERN
Vault Furniture
(Summer 2019)
Worked directly under the two co-founders to design and manufacture new products to increase portfolio breath without increasing BOM sourcing and manufacturing costs.
Conducted statics analyses to ensure stability and safety of new designs
WEALTH MANAGER/FINANCIAL ADVISING INTERN
Morgan Stanley
(Summer 2016)
Participated in broad spectrum of activities with wealth management group, including investment research, data research and financial planning.
Interacted with clients to evaluate investment philosophies and observe professional financial guidance.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND DIGITAL DESIGN INTERN
Chicago Ideas
(Summer 2016)
As an assistant to the Director of Marketing, engaged in collaborative work in a time-sensitive environment to digitally edit video and other visuals for social media and community outreach.
Learned to use new editing software quickly and effectively under minimal supervision.
CONSTRUCTION AND SHOP INTERN
Chicago Redmoon Engineering Theatre
(Summer 2015)
Responsible for following strict instruction for construction of three-story tall wooden architectures for public art performance in an annual Chicago Fire Festival.
Developed on-the-job construction, power tool and power saw skills (including sanding, metal grinding and basic carpentry skills) to build sound experimental structures for controlled burns.
SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
SKILLS
Proficient in, digital fabrication processes, including 3D printing laser cutting, vinyl cutting and CNC milling, 3D rendering and digital assemblies in Solidworks, Rhinoceros and Fusion 360, manufacturing processes, including injection molding, rubber epoxy and plaster molding and casting, porcelain casting, woodworking, metal construction, and mig welding. Experienced in coding in Matlab and Excel.
ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITIONS
Professional Development committee head for Theta Tau CO-ED Professional engineering organization Theta-Gamma chapter
Original work "Eco Lamp" Exhibited in the 2019 Penny Stamps Juried Exhibition in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Awarded “Irene Byschinsky Bendler Award in Design” in 2018 Penny Stamps Juried Exhibition for the original handmade furniture piece “Workstool S".
Participated in 2-week Outward Bound self-sustaining backpacking trip working with a team of 9 other young adults, covering over 65 miles of wilderness in approximately 8 days.
Exhibited 3 pieces in the Penny Stamps National Review Show in the fall of 2017 in Ann Arbor.
Exhibited in the 2017 Regents’ and President’s Tailgate at the University of Michigan.