Engineering Consulting

For the past 8 years I have consulted on a variety of mechanical projects. My skill set is focused on machine design and product design, including mechanical and electromechanical systems. I have completed work in a variety of industries, including:

Solar (Solar panel cleaning, remote sensing solar powered systems)
Marine (UUVs, anchoring devices, power systems)
Aerospace (AUVs, small perching AUVs, actuation)
Robotics (robotic hands, grasping)
Agriculture (irrigation, desalination, off-grid)
Automotive and transportation (transmissions, power systems, hyperloop)
Makerspace consulting (see here)

My experience includes quick iterations and improvements to systems and products which may be otherwise overlooked.

In partnership with my colleague Shane Pratt, we have formed a team that can tackle almost any engineering system. With my focus on hardware and actuation, and Shane’s knowledge of software, electronics, and custom PCB design, we work together to engineer complete, fully functioning systems.

I have completed many projects and gained skills in producing functional and aesthetically pleasing prototypes quickly. I have experience in mechanical design, electronics, prototyping, and manufacturing. If you have a project where you need engineering or prototyping assistance please contact me so we can discuss your needs in more detail.

Solar Service		• Direct engineering and R&D efforts, developing novel solar panel cleaning robotic technologies • Designed and built robot hardware and established vision for robot system operation • Deployed robot in field, leading to greater than 2x improvement in efficiency and speed, >3x improvement in cost, and 30% reduction in weight over other commercial robot solutions • Designing autonomous control systems and mobile data uplink for realtime diagnostics and software updates
Stealth Startup Company		• Designed and built solar powered, waterproof sensor platform for alpha prototype testing and company pitch events. • Concept phase to completion in <2 weeks.
Vishwa Robotics		I have worked on a variety of complex engineering systems for government and industry projects, including aerial and underwater vehicles, novel actuators and mechanisms, renewable energy generation, etc.
Hydroswarm		Consulted on mechanical development and product design for small swarming underwater vehicles. Helped achieve Mass Challenge Finalist Award.
Khethworks		Aided in design and prototyping of low cost, high efficiency pump for developing world.
Humon		Helped with prototyping of the housing for Humon’s wearable muscle oxygen sensor.