Career Summary:
Since graduating from Cal Poly of San Luis Obispo with; a BS in Mechanical Engineering, a concentration in Mechatronics (Electro-Mechanical), and a minor in Math, I have been working for more than 5 years for ConXtech where I worked on many Electro-Mechanical projects from concept to support. See my most impressive project at Bi-Axial Test Frame Video.
I find the combination of mechanical and electrical systems exciting. What fascinates me is the complexity and endless possibilities for new creations that arise when mechanical meets electrical. This can be seen in the below interests I have pursued over the years.
Controls & Electronics: I started as early as High School in my electronics course. Then in my Mechatronic concentration courses where I programmed in Assembly and on an Omeron Bradly PLC. I then got real world manufacturing & industrial experience at ConXtech where I programmed a PLC for the ConXL Weld Cell, and two National Instruments LabView controllers for the two ConXL Test Frames that utilized LVDT's, Strain Gages, and String Pots. In addition while at ConXtech I programmed and used a FARO robotic arm in order to compare our manufactured parts to their CAD drawing.
CAD and FEA: I started as early as high school with Versa CAD 3D, and did the necessary classes in college. Then I got real world experience at ConXtech as their “detail manager” where I made corrections, organized, and cleaned up their standard structural drawings using AutoCAD. I also created an Ansys model of the first ConXL test frame. In addition while at ConXtech I programmed and used a FARO robotic arm in order to compare our manufactured parts to their CAD drawing.
Mechanical: I have always been able to visualize mechanical concepts very well which is why I did 3D CAD classes as early as high school. In addition my senior project involved a concept many avoid: The Gyroscopic Balancer. I also got real world experience at ConXtech designing and creating various brackets and cable management solutions.
Computers: My interests in computers was strictly as a hobby until I found myself so good at them I was able to manage the IT needs at ConXtech as part of my job where I managed up to 6 servers and nearly 100 user computers. See my IT suggestions.
Innovate:
My desire to do something different and innovative is demonstrated in my various projects and accomplishments in my resume and can be seen on my Innovate page. Many of the projects I have worked on did something that no one else had tried or offered.