PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Multidisciplinary R&D Lead with 9 years of experience designing and executing high-density physical products. Obsessed with spatial efficiency—fitting complex, rugged systems into tight constraints and making them play perfectly together. A collaborative leader who bridges engineering realities with business goals, keeping project timelines on track while advocating for smart resource management and sustainable, long-term durability.   

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Founder & Principal R&D Engineer | Levity Vans 

Santa Cruz, CA | 2017 – 2026 (9 years)

Physical Product Design & Manufacturing

• • Engineered complex mobile systems using parametric design in Fusion 360; maximized spatial efficiency and minimized material waste by resolving manufacturing issues in the CAD phase. 
  • Prototyping & Production: Scaled from initial concept ideation to the delivery of 100+ high-performance units, managing a $1.6M+ annual production portfolio.
  • Vendor Ecosystem: Directed a specialized network of CNC, fabrication, and finishing partners, ensuring rigorous quality standards across complex electromechanical housings.

Systems Architecture & Automation

• • IoT Integration: Architected integrated hardware solutions and smart-system environments, prioritizing high-density spatial layouts and 100% field serviceability.
  • Automation Logic: Developed custom system behaviors and localized control environments (utilizing Home Assistant/YAML) to synchronize environmental sensors with mechanical hardware.
  • UI/UX Design: Designed intuitive digital interfaces for complex system monitoring.

Previous Strategic Leadership & Business Development

• • SolarCity | Channel Account Manager: Directed a high-performance lead generation team, doubling headcount and managing market expansion in the San Jose region.
  • Google | Team Lead (B2B Dev): Liaised between Engineering and Operations to align on product goals for a new search platform; managed 100+ industrial manufacturer accounts during beta launch. 
  • The Armada Group | Account Executive: Navigated Silicon Valley's technical landscape to gather requirements for Software Development and IT Project Management roles.