Experience
Work History
RF | CE III | Research Engineer, Battelle Memorial Institute
March 2020 - Present
Principle Investigator of multiple government sponsored programs: Ultra-broad band beam steering system (UFC to C), multiple C-Band beam-steering systems on multi-phased program, UAV unintended emissions research program
Major contributor of broadband (UHF to C) multi-SOI program including system architecture and simulation to schematic capture and PCB layout.
Multiple patent requests filled (pending internal approval)
Aided in development of RF system architecture for multiple programs
Design multiple mixed signal RF PCBs from white paper to delivered product
Develop ML based classifier for week signal detection & classification
Develop novel technique for discrete signal SNR improvement by optimal oversampling derivation (Under Patent Review)
Lead client meetings with government agencies (DTRA, DARPA, Navy, Army)
Primary contributor and co-author to white papers to seek program funding
Develop ultra-wideband transimpedance amplifier
Participate in development of novel FSK communication link
Research and simulate MATLAB based channel models
Develop communication synchronization algorithm for novel modulation scheme
Develop method and perform hydro-condenser-microphone characterization tests
Aid in measurement / characterization of nano-second exothermic reaction
Simulate silicon photonics on-chip array waveguide grating
Simulate novel fiber optic sensor and fiber optic structures
Electrical Engineer, IEC Infrared Systems
September 2014 - March 2020
Design and Document: custom PCBs, system configuration schematic drawings, wire harnesses, PCB test fixtures
Review engineering change order work
Write process documentation for ISO compliance
Perform new product performance and validation testing
Evaluate and procure laboratory test equipment
Write test procedures for production products
Oversee implementation of proper ESD protection in engineering laboratory
Perform quality assurance tests
Assist in training new hires on testing procedures, manufacturing processes, and company policies
Graduate Assistance, The University of Akron
August 2018 - March 2019
Assisted undergraduate students in learning skills in embedded systems and basic electrical engineering
Conducted office hours offering tutoring
Graded course assignments and maintained grade-books
Freelance Engineer, OpenPPG
September 2018 - April 2019
Custom PCB design and development
Battery Monitoring system expandable to 4x 14s lipo packs
Custom DC-DC converter 60VDC to 5VDC at 2 amps
System architecture design consulting
Electrical Engineer Co-Op, Saint-Gobain Crystals
May 2014 - August 2014
Performed quality and performance tests on scintillators
Designed and constructed subsystems for production
Serviced and maintained test equipment
Wrote procedures for testing processes
Freelance Engineer, The University of Akron Research Foundation
February 2014 - April 2014
Designed hydroponic growing station for commercial use
Designed hydroponic lettuce bowl for consumer use
Patent Pending hydroponic lettuce bowl