About

Diverse background in custom machine and equipment design.
Extensive background in Aerospace Tooling & Equipment
Extensive background in Live Event Production including stage machinery, rigging, and set construction

Experience

  • Sr. Tooling Engineer GE Aviation · Full-time Aug 2019 – Present 4 yrs 8 mos Vandalia, OH, United States Responsible for all tooling related projects at GE Vandalia Site
  • Engineering Manager SpaceX · Full-time Mar 2018 – Jul 2019 1 yrs 4 mos Redmond, WA, United States Chief architect of all production and automation equipment for Starlink Constellation.
    Formed and managed engineering team for automation and controls, tooling, logistics, and maintenance.
  • Mechanical Design Engineer SpaceX · Full-time May 2014 – Mar 2018 3 yrs 10 mos Hawthorne, CA, United States Concept, design, analysis, and implementation of production equipment across all SpaceX product lines. Systems includes Machine Design, structural design, fixture design, and test equipment design.
  • Technical Designer Production Resource Group · Full-time Apr 2011 – Aug 2013 2 yrs 4 mos New Windsor, NY, United States Design, analysis, and implementation of custom mechanical and structural systems, including servo mechanical and temporary structures with a focus on rapid deployment. Specialized in the live entertainment & theater industry.
  • Adjunct Instructor University of Cincinnati · Part-time Sep 2009 – Apr 2011 1 yrs 7 mos Cincinnati, OH, United States Developed and taught introductory & advanced Computer-Aided design courses in AutoCAD.
  • Technical Director Playhouse in the Park · Full-time Jun 2008 – Apr 2011 2 yrs 10 mos Cincinnati, OH, United States Managed 30,000 ft scene shop
    Structural, mechanical and automation systems design and implementation
  • Technical Designer Setpoint Design & Production · Part-time Nov 2007 – Dec 2008 1 yrs 1 mos Las Vegas, NV, United States Technical designs and drawings for local production shop supporting entertainment industry
  • Drafter Cirque du Soleil · Full-time Sep 2007 – Jun 2008 9 mos Las Vegas, NV, United States Drafter for Luxor 2008 Project for Cirque du Soleil

Education

  • City College of New York - CUNY Bachelor of Engineering, Mechaical Engineering, 3.69 2011 – 2014
  • University of Cincinnati Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatrical Design & Production, 3.59 2001 – 2006