About

PhD Mechanical Engineer with 8 years of experience in design engineering, including 6+ years managing technical aspects of projects in regulated environments. Proven ability to problem-solve, lead cross-functional teams, translate user needs into effective and manufacturable design solutions, and drive design improvements for single-use biopharmaceutical filtration products.

Education

PhD, Mechanical Engineering | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2022)

BS, Mechanical Engineering | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2011)

Industry Experience

Solventum (formerly 3M) | Maplewood, MN

Product Design Specialist, Separation and Purification Sciences Division (July 2022 – Present)

Union Tank Car Company | Chicago, IL

Research and Development Project Engineer (November 2012 – July 2016)

Crosstree, Inc. | Chicago, IL

Engineer / Apprentice Fabricator (June 2011 – November 2012)

Minnesota Wire & Cable Co. | St. Paul, MN

Engineering Intern (May – August 2008, June – August 2010)

Technical Skills

Design | Blender, design optimization, Inventor, Solid Edge, SolidWorks

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) | Abaqus/CAE, Ansys

Programming and Data Processing | LabVIEW, MATLAB, Minitab, Python

Prototyping and Manufacturing | 3D printing, injection molding, machining, metal forming, soldering, welding (MIG, TIG, ultrasonic, spin), woodworking