About Me:
I'm an hardware engineer and software developer from the Boston area. I love creating free and open source projects that others can use. I also love playing Dungeons and Dragons, making cocktails, running, and cycling. If you're hoping to make or collaborate on anything relating to...
- Robotics
- Automation
- Software Engineering
- Embedded Design
- CircuitPython
- DevOps
- Open Source Hardware/Software
...then let me know! I'd love to talk about it!
Professional Experience
Sr. Hardware Test Engineer
05/2024 - current
[Full-Time]
Developer
06/2022 - 08/2023
[Part-Time]
- Developing Python libraries for use with CircuitPython, an implementation of Python for microcontrollers
- Maintaining automated tooling and scripts used to build and package libraries
- Managing continuous integration/development infrastructure throughout the CircuitPython codebase
- Reviewing pull requests from maintainers and contributors to open source libraries and tooling repositories
Engineer III
04/2023 - 05/2024
[Full-Time]
- Developing tools for data extraction and analysis using Python from database backups
- Writing Java programs to compute nonlinear regressions for data
- Maintaining AWS EC2 instance with GPUs for use in testing and generating ML model and machine visions scripts
- Creating automated fixtures in LabView for manufacturing quality control testing, including motion control
Engineer II
10/2020 - 04/2023
[Full-Time]
- Creating Python emulation library to interface with digital control board of blood gas analyzer over parallel port
- Developing hardware, software, and processes for automated test fixture, including microfludics and temperature control fixtures
- Building tool for annotating images for use in YOLO machine learning model training
Engineer I
10/2018 - 10/2020
[Full-Time]
- Creating and maintaining new pilot fabrication area and process, for prototype disposable blood gas analyzer product, including introducing manufacturing operators to the space and procedures
- Owning 3D printed prototype CAD and configuration, updating and organizing the fabrication of new parts per the needs of the larger project team
- Designing test fixtures used to fabricate and test developmental disposable components, both from a hardware and software perspective
- Providing mechanical engineer support to the broader project team, especially process and systems engineering teams
Product Development Test Engineer
08/2017 - 09/2018
[Full-Time]
- Authoring Verification and Validation plan for Class III medical device for surgical use
- Developing test procedures and protocols for verification testing
- Managing biocompatibility testing activity required for device pre-market approval submission
- Assisting with pre-verification testing to ensure design integrity before Verification and Validation
Mechanical Engineering Co-op
01/2017 - 09/2017
[Full-Time (Co-op)]
- Designing, assembling custom packaging for deliverable Clinical Devices
- Fabricating test fixture pieces and aids using lathes, drill presses, 3D printers, and laser cutters
- Assisting in verification and validation testing of clinical devices per internal and FDA, ISO 13485-based standards
Mechanical Engineering Co-op
01/2016 - 06/2016
[Full-Time (Co-op)]
- Organizing shipments of device cartridges to and from ISO cleanroom assembly areas and sterilization centers
- Authoring test protocols and reports, executing R&D testing of disposable components to guide design decisions
- Aiding in creation of drawings, CAD models for Design History File of electromechanical device
Mechanical Engineering Co-op
01/2015 - 06/2015
[Full-Time (Co-op)]
- Prototyping deployable structures for space application
- Designing iterations of prototypes in SolidWorks
- Utilizing 3D printers to print models for observation and testing feasibility of various manufacturing methods
- Presenting prototypes to an interdisciplinary team to showcase the project, its design guidelines, and iterations
Systems Engineering Co-op
01/2014 - 06/2014
[Full-Time (Co-op)]
- Authoring testing procedure documents, including plans and procedures
- Contacting third-party vendors to discuss and organize product testing
- Completing requirements traceability report, verifying that the product met all contractual requirements
Education
University of Massachusetts
Master of Science
Computer Engineering - Computing and Embedded Systems Hardware and Architecture
GPA: 4.0
Lowell, MA, USA
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science
Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.167
Boston, MA, USA