Resume

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering  GPA: 3.88/4.0

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Indiana

Attended September 2014-May 2018

Relevant Courses: Biomedical Engineering Design, Biomechanics, Design for Manufacturability, Analysis and Design of Engineering Systems, Biomaterials, Regulatory Affairs and Medical Devices, Engineering Statistics

Cirkul, Inc.

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineering Team (February 2026-Present)

• Responsible for design, development, maintenance, and verification of existing and new products at all stages of the product development process.

• Design of parts for plastics injection molding using CAD (Onshape) and Arena PLM software.

• Acquisition of new prototyping technologies and techniques for our hands-on engineering lab.

• Development and testing of new products and systems, including new techniques for prototyping and producing attractive looks-like and works-like models.

Lead Engineer, Ready-To-Drink Project (Cirkul Water) (2025-2026):

• Developed Cirkul's RTD project from initial concept through production and launch in under a year.

• Responsible for the design of a low-cost blow-molded bottle with breather valve to be sold prefilled with water in convenience stores and coolers for instant use (Currently sold as "Cirkul Water"). 

• Produced all CAD models, engineering drawings, and design documentation to support a multi-disciplinary project team with stakeholders from all levels of the company. 

• Interfaced directly with supplier companies to ensure design intent and quality goals were met.

• Performed R&D testing to determine optimal breather valve size, type, design, and material, including significant research into the use and function of adhesive semipermeable membranes for this purpose.

Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineering Team (June 2021-February 2026)

• Designed a double-walled stainless steel bottle compatible with conventional countertop carbonation systems to be used with Cirkul Singles products

• Proposed improvements to an internal component in the Sip products to reduce breakage during automated assembly, based on iterative testing with injection-molded parts

• Created go-no-go gauges to evaluate misshapen parts during qualification and ramp-up of of new 64-part tools and their associated automated handling equipment

• Directly involved in the qualification and validation of multiple plastic injection molding tools, including DFM review, tooling review, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, and Installation/Operation/Performance Quality (IQ/OQ/PQ) runs.

• Developed, documented, and demonstrated new prototyping techniques for our team, including:

  • How to create custom compression-molded gaskets and other silicone parts using 3D-printed molds

  • How to achieve durable glassy, transparent finishes on 3D printed parts

  • How to use an XY cutter to create custom decals and spray paint masking

• Lead Engineer, CirkulPlus Bubble Hub (April 2022-January 2025):

  • • Responsible for the development and prototyping of the Bubble Hub, a countertop base station used to fill the CirkulPlus bottle with CO2 for on-the-go carbonated beverages. 

    • Directly responsible for the creation of CAD models and drawings, DFMEAs and reviews, and the development and refinement of a suite of performance, cyclical use, and safety tests in collaboration with our Quality Engineers and Test Technicians. 

    • Performed risk-assessment and risk-mitigation activities as needed to ensure a safe, high-quality product. Directly involved with hands-on prototyping, testing, and design iteration to improve user experience and product quality.

• Lead Engineer, Cupholder Product (2022-2023):

  • • Designed, prototyped, and tested a premium car cupholder product designed to accommodate multiple sizes of Cirkul products. Created CAD models and drawings and was directly responsible for prototyping and collaboration with overseas suppliers during sampling rounds.

• Co-op Manager (June 2023-December 2024):

  • • Responsible for managing sets of two engineering co-op students from Northeastern University who worked on the engineering team for 6 months at a time.

    • Performed onboarding activities for each new set of co-ops, distributed projects, and kept up with progress through weekly meetings. Mentored co-ops in lab safety, engineering practices, and career advancement principles, while fostering an encouraging and open environment for them to grow

• Professional Development

  • • Selected to participate in internal "Better Cirkul" conference focused on company-wide opportunities (2025)

    • Chosen for a Project Management-focused year-long course via FranklinCovey as part of a small group of employees singled out for high growth potential (2025)

    • Completed a 24-hour GD&T workshop course, "The Engineering Product Definition", taught by a licensed instructor (Dec 2024)

HATCH Makerspace

Makerspace Class Instructor

• • Developed and taught 32 free, structured 2-hour classes for attendees to enjoy, covering the following topics, among others:

    • • Paper flowers, pop-up greeting cards, string art, blind contour drawings, collage, sewing earwarmers, Zentangles, still life drawing, finger painting, found object sculpture, potato stamps, scrunchie sewing, and modular origami

  • Creator and teacher of "Bad Art Club" and "Bad Drawing Club", a series of monthly classes focused on engaging and reconnecting with one's artistic process in an encouraging, low-stress, no-prior-skill-needed environment.

Makerspace Volunteer

• • Volunteer at HATCH Makerspace, a free community makerspace associated with the Watertown Free Public Library.

  • Available on-site to help visitors find and use materials at the Makerspace for their creative personal projects, as well as help give inspiration and recommendations based on my own extensive hands-on and crafting history, which includes a lifetime of artistic pursuits and 20+ years of sewing experience.

    • Through this, I have taught multiple community members of all ages and abilities to sew with a sewing machine, use powered hand tools safely, and use CAD modeling software like Onshape for basic 3D design.

Charged Concepts, Inc.

Design Engineer

• Hands-on involvement in all stages of the biomedical product development process in a small entrepreneurial contract engineering team

  • Developing a wearable multi-modal therapeutic device combining principles of TENS, red light therapy, acupuncture, and acupressure to relieve phantom limb pain in clients with amputated limbs and chronic pain

• Created and presented attractive and informative pitch decks to prospective clients

• Created formal grant proposals to NIH using strong technical writing and organizational skills 

• Managed three interns and provided engineering counsel for their technical projects

• Organized and led volunteer effort to laser-cut, sew and distribute 3,000 + cloth face masks for COVID-19 relief using a mask pattern I adapted and improved for the purpose

DEKA Research and Development Corporation

Design Validation and Verification Test Engineer

• Designed complex test fixtures to maintain pressure settings in a fluid system. Fixture development involved CAD modeling via SolidWorks, prototype fabrication, benchtop testing, and creation of all associated documentation including bill of materials, engineering drawings, assembly guide, and use instructions

• Wrote and reviewed test cases to verify requirements for high-tech class II medical devices in development

• Worked closely with mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineers on a multidisciplinary project team

• Used issue tracking/project management tools including Jira and Confluence to organize task priorities and track deadlines

• Organized and led successful 3-month long effort to train 24 coworkers in the use of Python 3

Rose-Hulman Ventures

Design Engineering Intern, Biomedical Engineering Department

• Worked with one co-intern and a manager to engineer holistic, tangible solutions for client companies 

• Managed significant portions of multiple simultaneous projects

Client: NICO Corporation

• Conceptualized and developed solutions for ease-of-use problems with neurosurgical devices posed by client, culminating in the design and realization of prototypes suitable for use in laboratory testing

  • Examples: Accessory system for client's flagship products, LED attachment for surgical handpiece

Client: Superior Essex Inc.

• Designed and prototyped mechanical components for optical measurement system to inspect wire coatings during manufacturing process

• Constructed motorized bench-mounted testing fixture to simulate manufacturing environment (July 2017)

Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design Project

Engineering Student, Adjustable Wheelchair Project

• Developed and fabricated an adjustable pediatric wheelchair to accommodate growing children

• Communicated directly with professional client to translate needs into actionable design inputs

• Use Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) techniques to identify and minimize risks

Biomedical Engineering Research

Summer Research Student, Iverson Lab, Biosystems Engineering Department

• Executed independently-formulated experiments in a self-guided research environment

• Analyzed data to develop a comprehensive quantifying equation for chemical levels based on sensor readings

• Presented results to teammates in weekly meetings and to public in symposium at conclusion of the summer research program

Eli Lilly and Company

Summer Student, Bioassay Group, Bioproducts R&D

• Designed and ran bioassays to test the potency of bioproducts in development

• Created and populated an electronic catalog of over 6,000 cell lines stored in liquid nitrogen dewars

• Established, maintained, and banked five cell lines for experimental use