United States
I’m a Mechanical Engineer and certified Technical Project Manager (PMP, CSM) with 7+ years of experience delivering complex, high-stakes projects in the medical device and nuclear energy sectors. I specialize in translating technical challenges into actionable project plans that align engineering execution with business value. At W.L. Gore & Associates, I led cross-functional risk management and supply chain initiatives supporting over $3B in revenue, and previously optimized heart valve manufacturing processes to improve yield and reduce cost. Before that, I worked with the U.S. Department of Defense on nuclear propulsion testing for Nimitz-class aircraft carriers, operating under Naval Reactors’ stringent regulatory framework. I bring a hands-on, systems-level approach to problem solving, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a track record of aligning teams to deliver results under pressure. Whether leading from the front or behind the scenes, I get things done.
Facilitating technical alignment between EPC partners and internal engineering teams in support of NuScale’s mission to deliver safe, scalable, carbon-free power for all humankind.
• Developed and launched a Supply Chain Risk Management program protecting $3B+ in Gore Medical revenue by proactively identifying and mitigating international and cross-functional risks. • Led multi-day cross-functional workshops with 50+ engineers, managers, and executives to quantify risk impacts related to global raw material shortages. • Designed and implemented a material risk tracking system using Excel-based visualization tools to enable executive-level strategic sourcing decisions. • Integrated risk-based cost modeling into budgeting, improving forecast accuracy by 10%+. • Directed crisis response initiatives employing Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project methodologies to resolve critical supply chain disruptions.
• Boosted yield by 27% for Heart Valve NPD leaflet manufacturing through targeted data-driven process improvements. • Engineered new tooling that lowered ergonomic risks to “low” in all categories and slashed cycle time by 90%. • Authored and executed test protocols validating manufacturing equipment in compliance with 21 CFR Part 820. • Conducted process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (pFMEA) to identify and mitigate quality and cost risks. • Introduced Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) scoring, contributing to a 90% project success rate and a 10% reduction in NPD costs.
• Led classified startup and qualification testing for A4W pressurized water reactors aboard Nimitz-class carriers, complying with DOE Naval Reactors regulations (equivalent rigor to NRC Title 10). • Coordinated integrated test evolutions involving propulsion, electrical generation, and reactor plant subsystems. • Supported root cause analyses and corrective action implementation during abnormal system conditions. • Completed 1,000+ hours of advanced technical training on pressurized water reactor systems and transient operations.
• Developed and executed wear performance tests of lubrication products in collaboration with WD40’s R&D team. • Designed and built tooling to analyze transfer films on fluoropolymer lubricants.
• Led a team of 5 to plan and execute 6-day, 30-person expeditions on the Middle Fork and Main Salmon River.