Background.
Manufacturing Engineering Technician, Cascade designs, 2022-2024
Produced outdoor gear using technical fabrics in a variety of manufacturing methods, such as radio frequency welding, impulse welding, heated press forming, and CNC fabrication.
Contributed to manufacturing efficiency and documentation. Created tooling and fixtures, increasing repeatability and reducing cycle time.
Assisted with the relocation of manufacturing from Seattle, WA, to Reno, NV by transmitting knowledge and skills to production staff.
Electrical Engineering Technician, James Loudspeaker, 2018-2022
Fabricated and prototyped custom architectural and landscape loudspeaker designs to deliver full-range sound from hidden or discrete locations.
Contributed to loudspeaker manufacturing end-to-end to ensure quality fabrication of custom loudspeakers.
Conducted electro-acoustic measurements of systems to validate crossover and component design requirements. Prototyped and designed loudspeaker crossovers to blend driver performance for custom and standard loudspeakers.
Performed quality control for custom-fabricated aluminum enclosures.
Professional photography for loudspeakers to create visibility on custom design capabilities for dealers and end-users.
HVAC Service Technician, CSA Heating and Air, 2017-2018
Installed heating and air conditioning systems for new and retrofit residential customers.
Diagnosed mechanical, electrical, fluid, and refrigeration systems to restore comfort and safety to homeowners.
EPA 608 Type II certified for safe handling of refrigerant gases.
Lead Guitar Technician, Napa Music Supply, 2016-2017
Repaired and maintained instruments and gear for customers, such as guitars, violins, cellos, and amplifiers.
Retail sales for musical instruments.
Silver-level certified for repair work on Taylor acoustic guitars.
Trained guitar technicians to perform repair and service work.
Education
University of Nevada, Reno – Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering – 2024-2027
Minor in Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Coursework: Robotics; System Analysis and Design; Mechanical Design; Heat Transfer; Instrumentation, Comparative Biomechanics, Thermodynamics; Fluid Mechanics, Numerical Methods
Electrical Engineering Coursework: Control Systems; Signals and Systems; Digital Design; C++; Circuits I and II
Western Nevada College – Associate of Science – Associate of Arts – 2022 – 2024
Coursework: Physics I and II; Calculus I, II, and III; Chemistry; Microbiology, Marine Biology; Digital Photography I and II; World Religions
Redjiant, Co.