About
I am an experienced SW designer with over 20 years in design and engineering experience in mechanical experience with some electrical experience as well. I have worked and designed for some of the largest companies, GM, Navistar and some specialty companies (Spartan Chassis, Autocar, Oceaneering Entertainment Systems). I am able to design and draft in Solidworks with several certifications CWSA, CWSP+.I am fast, efficient and believe a job done right the first time is the best job.
Experience
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Senior Configuration/Data Analyst
Oceanneering Entertainment Systems · Full-time
Nov 2010 –
Mar 2020
9 yrs 4 mos
Orlando, FL, United States
I designed ride vehicles for them parks, including work on Transformers, Spiderman, (universal Studios) Antarctica (sea World), Lost Valley, Battle against Ultron(IMG-Dubai), Justice League (Six Flags). I also worked on gates for Sea World, floating floor for Sea World along with other projects as needed. I established, headed and maintained the COTS parts library and ran PDM as a business unit administrator, involved with establishing new workflows and processes.
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Systems Engineer
Spartan Chassis · Full-time
May 2004 –
Jun 2010
6 yrs 1 mos
Charlotte, MI, United States
I worked on all facets of the chassis and cabin, including major engine projects, wheels and tires, along with cooling systems and layouts per customer requirements. I was directly involved with customers, providing renderings of the vehicles as needed and creating and assigning new product offerings. Was involved in the setup and implementation of the customer interface that allowed customers to fully customize the product to their needs.
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Chassis Engineer
Autocar · Full-time
Jan 2003 –
May 2004
1 yrs 4 mos
Hagerstown, IN, United States
I was head engineer for pneumatics on the chassis for refuse trucks, with additional responsibilities for fuel and frame layouts. I also ran an internal cad group for training and assisting other employees.
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Designer
|Navistar Inc · Full-time
Jan 2002 –
Dec 2002
11 mos
Fort Wayne, IN, United States
I worked on the blue diamond project in suspensions.
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Designer
FMC · Full-time
Jun 2001 –
Oct 2001
4 mos
Orlando, FL, United States
Worked on a military aircraft loader design.
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Desinger
GM · Full-time
Jan 1999 –
Jun 2001
2 yrs 5 mos
Flint, MI, United States
I worked with the migration team from CGS to Unigraphics and moved on to the Fascia, wheel liners and bumpers team. I design wheel liners for the STS, bumpers and fascias for Pontiac and fog light covers for Pontiac.
Education
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Lansing Community College
AAS Industrial Design, Unigraphics, 3
1996 – 1999
Studied industrial design with an emphasis on Unigraphics.
Licenses & Certifications
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SW Advanced Surfacing Professional
Dassault Systemes
Jan 2018 –
Present
See credential
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SW Advanced Drawing Tools Professional
Dassault Systemes
Nov 2016 –
Present
See credential
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SW Advanced Sheet Metal Professional
dassa
May 2016 –
Present
See credential
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SW Mechanical Design Professional
Dassault Systemes
May 2016 –
Present
See credential
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SW Advanced Weldment Professional
Dassault Systemes
Jan 2016 –
Present
See credential