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Mechanical design engineer with 3+ years of experience across a hard-tech startup and a product design consultancy. MS in Design Engineering (Brown/RISD), BS in Mechanical Engineering (Tufts). I spec... Read more

Mechanical design engineer with 3+ years of experience across a hard-tech startup and a product design consultancy. MS in Design Engineering (Brown/RISD), BS in Mechanical Engineering (Tufts). I specialize in early-stage physical product development — taking concepts from rough sketches or ID intent through to engineered, manufacturable geometry. I'm comfortable working across the full development arc: ideation support, proof-of-concept, detailed part and assembly design, DFM, and manufacturing handoff. I put particular care into building CAD models that are clean, well-structured, and easy for others to edit and build on. Particularly drawn to consumer products, softgoods and soft/hard goods integration, and electromechanical systems. I communicate clearly, stay organized, and work well with designers, founders, and cross-functional teams. I'm used to moving fast in resource-constrained environments and figuring things out as I go. CAD: SolidWorks (primary), Onshape, Fusion 360, Creo, AutoCAD (2D & 3D), PDM/PLM What I do well: Parametric and surfaced modeling, translating ID concepts into production-ready geometry, integrating engineering architecture into designed forms, electromechanical prototyping Manufacturing: DFM across injection molding, sheet metal, CNC, and softgoods; rapid prototyping (FDM, SLA, laser cutting, OTS integration); softgoods construction and soft/hard goods integration; experience with CMs and overseas manufacturers

I am a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer and the founder of Solvify LLC, an independent mechanical engineering consulting firm based in Covington, Washington. I hold a B.S. in Mechanical Engin... Read more

I am a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer and the founder of Solvify LLC, an independent mechanical engineering consulting firm based in Covington, Washington. I hold a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington, where I graduated with a 3.89 GPA, and an A.S. in Pre-Engineering from Green River College with a 3.90 GPA. Since founding Solvify in 2025, I have specialized in helping industrial clients in the oil & gas, nuclear, combustion, hydro, and manufacturing sectors tackle complex challenges through design calculations, failure analysis, reliability engineering, and risk-informed design. I bring a strong foundation in thermal-hydraulic and fluid system analysis, combined with practical experience in codes and standards such as ASME B&PV, B31.1, and B31.3. Before starting my own firm, I gained valuable experience across research, operations, product development, and large-scale engineering projects. At TerraPower, I worked as a Fluid Systems Design Engineer on a first-of-a-kind sodium fast reactor, where I developed thermal-hydraulic models, supported nuclear licensing efforts, wrote technical reports, and mentored other engineers. Earlier, as a Gas Products Engineer and Product Technical Lead at Algas-SDI, I led design projects for propane vaporizers, conducted FMEAs, developed capacity calculation tools still used by the sales team, and drove product improvements that enhanced reliability while meeting UL and ATEX requirements. My background also includes hands-on power plant operations at the University of Washington’s steam plant and published research in knot theory. This combination of deep technical analysis, manufacturing and operations experience, and leadership allows me to deliver practical, high-impact solutions that improve safety, reliability, and performance for my clients. I am deeply passionate about helping my clients succeed by delivering engineering solutions that are not only technically sound but also practical, reliable, and aligned with their real-world operational goals. My goal is always to leave clients with stronger systems, greater clarity, and the tools they need to perform effectively long after the project ends.