About Me
I take systems from concept to physical implementation through rapid prototyping, working across electrical, mechanical, and software domains.
My background is in mechanical engineering with a focus on control systems and sensor integration, and my work spans marine R&D, prototyping, and multidisciplinary system development.
Experience Highlights
- Led electrical design (power distribution, sensor fusion)
- Led software design (control systems, user interfaces, C++)
- Integrated electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems into a cohesive system
- Designed and fabricated components in-house (SOLIDWORKS, 3D printing, shop drawings, wiring diagrams)
- Integrated sensors and communication interfaces (CAN bus/J1939, TCP/IP, serial, PWM)
- Performed electrical assembly including wire harnessing, cable potting, and connector terminations
- Managed BOM, component selection, sourcing, and procurement
- Developed and executed system-level validation and test procedures
- Conducted field testing and resolved system-level faults in deployment environments
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams and vendors during system development
- Employed software version control via git and CAD version control via SOLIDWORKS PDM
Project Highlights
Some of the publicly-available information on the projects I’ve contributed to:
Caddie - Lead Mechatronics Engineer
Caddie is a portable, remotely operated UUV launch and recovery (L&R) system designed to eliminate the need for dive teams during operations. It is capable of surface and subsea operation and enables safe recovery in sea state 3+ with minimal risk to operators.
CAD Rendering - Caddie L&R Platform 1
As the lead mechatronics engineer for Caddie, I led end-to-end development of electrical and software subsystems, including design, assembly, integration, and validation. This work included developing sensor and control systems built for subsea environments, diagnosing and resolving system-level faults during field testing and deployment, and the production and management of subsystem documentation.
The Caddie system now has a patent pending, and has been presented at several customer demonstrations and defense tech expositions. The system has generated interest from several end-users for scaled production and further development.
SALT - Mechatronics Engineer
SALT is a self-powered raft designed to traverse waterways autonomously and link together to facilitate water crossings for ground vehicles and personnel.
CAD Rendering - SALT Platform 2
As a mechatronics engineer, I led software engineering for SALT’s control systems and developed mechanical and electrical systems, including ramp actuators, power system, control system, and sensor packages.
Manta - Software Engineer
As a part of DARPA’s Manta project, PacMar Technologies researched and developed novel energy management techniques to facilitate UUV operations, with an emphasis on efficiency and subsea operations.
Manta Prototype Testing 3
As a software engineer, I contributed to software development for the DARPA Manta project during a critical integration phase, enabling continued progress during an all-hands-on-deck effort.
Media Credits
1 - YouTube: Navy STP - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VljZtT9jvrw
2 - LinkedIn: U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/devcom-ground-vehicle-systems-center_were-proud-to-share-progress-on-an-innovative-activity-7431722291262214145-KLGd
3 - DARPA Official News - https://www.darpa.mil/news/2023/manta-ray-prototype-tests
All content on this page is sourced from publicly released materials.