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About
20+ years of experience in manufacturing and product development, covering a broad range of skills from conceptualization, prototyping and development to tooling design, production and quality control. Most of my career has been working in the consumer products sector as well as time in aerospace and industrial.
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Education
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Diploma GeneralWilliam B. Travis HS1987 - 1991
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Experience
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OwnerLynnwood, WAAug 2016 - Present (8 years 3 months)● Designed and produced components for niche automotive markets
● Focused on producing specialized components in low volume -
Senior Model MakerRedmond, WAMay 2013 - Jan 2023 (9 years 8 months)● CAD Architect, produced manufacturable geometry from ID data
● Innovated solutions for design challenges, tooling and manufacturing
● Delivered high quality prototypes for design, engineering and CMF teams -
Prototype DesignerAustin, TXJul 2012 - Aug 2014 (2 years 1 month)● Designed the ArchMount - a portable tripod mount for the iPad
● Produced iterative models using additive manufacturing, painting and texturing
● Managed sourcing, cost analysis, and media for marketing -
Model MakerEverett, WAJan 2010 - Apr 2013 (3 years 3 months)● Produced prototypes for aircraft cockpit controls and display panels
● Collaborated with engineers on tool and fixture designs
● Set up, operated and maintained 3D printers, CNC mills and shop tools -
Machine Shop ManagerKent, WAJan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)● Managed job quoting and scheduling
● Managed team members, workflow and materials procurement
● Performed CNC programming, set up, machine operation, and parts finishing
● Performed general metrology using Faro arm CMM and VeriSurf software -
Model MakerAustin, TXJul 2006 - Jul 2009 (3 years)● Produced prototypes for Dell, RIM, Tesla and top industrial design firms
● Used Surfcam, Solidworks and Smartcam for file prep and tool path programming
● Finished models by sanding, painting, polishing and transfer decal application
● Worked with a full range of plastics from ABS to PEEK -
Machinist/Production LeadAustin, TXApr 2004 - Jun 2006 (2 years 2 months)● Used CAD for prototyping and production of key motorcycle components
● Made aluminum sand castings using machined patterns and urethane tooling
● Produced CAD models using Smartcam v14 and Mastercam X
● Utilized Haas VF-2 CNC Mill, 14” swing manual lathe, CNC plasma cutting table, knee mill, casting equipment and assorted finishing tools
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Awards
PATENTS
● Adaptable Input Devices, Patent Pending
● User Serviceable Device, Patent Pending
● Illuminated Logo Movement, Patent Pending
● Ornamental Design of a Computer, Patent No. D821387
● Ornamental Design of a Computer, Patent No. D820829
● Ornamental Design of a Computer, Patent No. D820251
● Retractable Fang Attachment For Stylus, Patent No. 10,649,548 -
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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