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About
I am a designer. I am an engineer. I am looking for a creative and challenging position that would allow me to utilize my expertise in both fields. I have strong desire to learn the way things work and then try to figure out how they could be even better.
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Education
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Masters of Design (MDes) Designed ObjectsThe School of the Art Institute of Chicago2010 - 2012Betsy Karp Merit Award
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Masters of Engineering (MEng) Mechanical & Systems EngineeringCornell University2006 - 2007Dean’s List
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Bachelor of Science (BS) Mechanical EngineeringCornell University2002 - 2006Dean's List, Gertrude Spencer Prize
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Experience
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Product DesignerChicago, ILJan 2013 - Present (11 years 11 months)• Work directly under the owner in all aspects of design and engineering analysis from ideation
and development to prototyping and final CAD models
• Design products from injection molded plastic housings to machined aluminum and bent ply
• Utilize both design and engineering methodologies by considering things such as aesthetics,
usability, and interface on one side and structural stability, manufacturing, and assembly
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Freelance Designer | Mechanical EngineerChicago, ILSep 2012 - Present (12 years 3 months)• Currently accepting freelance design and 3D modeling jobs
• Modeling in Solidworks and Rhino
• Rendering in Keyshot 4 and Octane Render -
Design InternSan Francisco, CAAug 2012 - Sep 2012 (1 month)• Tasked with identifying a new business opportunity within the mobile device space
• Used desk research and first-hand observation to define the best areas of focus
• Lead a team of 4 interns in exploring, developing, and refining design concepts
• Modelled and rendered a final design concept based upon research and design feedback/iteration
• Gave a final presentation to all of SDA, outlining several useage scenarios which highlighted the viability of our product -
Design InternChicago, ILFeb 2011 - Jul 2011 (5 months)• Assisted in the initial conception, design, and modeling of products for patenting and licensing
• Prepared final production models in Solidworks for injection molding with emphasis on DFM
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Mechanical Designer, CAD AnalystIthaca, NYMay 2007 - Oct 2009 (2 years 5 months)• Headed the design of several new components: The Climbinator and The Climbing Forest
• Headed the design of the playground in Vallejo, CA as well as consulted during construction
• Designed innovative community-built playground components, optimizing safety, cost, aesthetics, and play value
• Coordinated with suppliers to assess the feasibility and cost of any potential components
• Drafted unique playground designs in AutoCAD in compliance with ASTM and CPSC standards
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Awards
• Winner of "The People's Sofa Contest" by Viesso
• Betsy Karp Merit Award
• Gertrude Spencer Prize
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@mikeegan3, member since 2013
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