University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Mechanical Engineer

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

- Design and test handheld network test equipment from concept to production-Provide thermal analysis using FloEFD-Create artwork for mechanical packaging and regulatory labels-Serve as PTC Creo administrator and ECAD/MCAD librarian-Responsible for the branding transition from Fluke Networks to Netscout-Successfully transferred mechanical IP and design data from Fluke Networks Autodesk vault to PTC Windchill PDM system at Netscout

NETSCOUT

- Lead mechanical engineering design and production effort on high visibility application controllers, enterprise and cloud storage products-Worked closely with internal team and ODM/JDM partners in the UK, Asia, and India to effectively guide products from concept to production-Intimate understanding of design, tooling options, and testing phases from EVT to PVT-Proficient in Creo 2.0, and Inventor 2014-Effective user of visualization and embedded tools in Jira for succinct communication across language and cultural barriers

Seagate Technology

Lead Mechanical Engineer

- Perform all aspects of mechanical design for high density, enterprise level, data storage products-Strong contributor that develops concepts and leads mechanical engineering effort on significant projects-Lead design reviews of overall mechanical engineering effort and provide the project team in depth understating of the trade-offs and design options-Competent in multiple areas of engineering analysis such as tolerance, dynamics, thermal, structural, and EMI containment-Highly proficient in SolidWorks 99-2013 products and serve as administrator

Sanmina-SCI Newisys

- Designed and implemented advanced battery systems, electronics packaging, and vehicle systems design for electric vehicles from 2 to 4 wheels-Managed prototype to production of battery systems with major cell suppliers in mainland China-Worked with a small core team to prototype the build of electric vehicles in mainland China-On the ground knowledge of Chinese manufacturing with a large contact group of mechanical and electrical manufacturers in mainland China-Can speak some Chinese

American Electric Vehicles, Inc.

- Supported and designed mechanical packaging for high speed SBC embedded systems, optics, and inertial measurement units for precision hybrid GPS applications on a variety of military DOD platforms

NAVSYS Corporation

- Designed and tested advanced lithium battery packs with LG Chem for domestic and foreign OEM electric vehicles and military UAV applications-Strong contributor to the ER2 design and build effort. The ER2 was the record setting Pikes Peak International Hill Climb electric race car

Compact Power, Inc

- Remote fly-fishing guide in the Bristol Bay Drainage-Independently maintain a remote camp for extended periods by providing aircraft support, remote field repair, and safety

Richard Bennett