Myomo
Director of Engineering 2019-Present
Direct R&D, NPI, and sustaining engineering teams, aligning technical roadmap with commercial and regulatory milestones as annual revenue scaled from $500k to $40MM, through an IPO and Medicare Part B approval
Drive innovation in lightweight structures, actuation power density, compact electronics integration, deformable 3d printed structures, and human-robot interaction, to deliver a system capable of seamlessly augmenting motion
Final reviewer and signoff for mechanical and electrical technical readiness at all stages of development
Manage team budget, headcount, tool acquisition, lab spaces, and IP portfolio/strategy; grew engineering team from 2 to 20+ heads while maintaining productivity, accountability, efficiency, and culture
Oversee external contractors and PD firm budgets and milestones for industrial design, PCB layout, and production fixtures
Director of Mechanical Engineering 2018-2019
Led the development of a pediatric variant focused on scalable brace sizing and ultra-compact actuation utilizing bowden cables and custom-designed off-axis rotary cable joints integrated directly into the elbow actuator
Grew mechanical engineering team to increase throughput and strategically diversify talent pool and capabilities
Developed workflows and automation tools to manage work priorities, communication, and documentation
Principal Mechanical Engineer 2015-2018
Responsible for the design and integration of the entire suite of MyoPro powered myoelectric upper extremity exoskeletons, and lead the mechanical engineering group
Designing high performance, weight-efficient actuation and drivetrains that operate intuitively and intimately with the wearer
20+ injection molded casings and components converted from ID surfaces into production-ready parts, sheet metal, and machined components
Ground-up redesign of myoelectric sensing heads with significantly improved performance over previous generations
Hardware UX interfacing and steering
Vecna Technologies
Dir. Mechanical Engineering 2014-2015
Managed team of 10 mechanical engineers and engaged technical counterparts and executive team to align focus
Final reviewer for hardware technical readiness before release of parts to manufacture across all product lines
Led talent acquisition for Mechanical and Hardware QA teams, maintained departmental resources and tools
Fostered technical excellence through coaching and training. Built a career development path for the ME team
Senior Mechanical Engineer 2012-2015, Mechanical Engineer 2007-2012
Designed, fabricated, and tested multiple robotic projects, from proof of concept through commercial product, working in close groups with electrical and software engineers
Analyzed load components for stress, strain, and deformation during design phase using closed-form methods and FEA tools. For linkages and bearing seats, merged motion profiles with FEA studies to determine torque output and worst-case configurations
Designed custom hydraulic circuits, actuators, manifolds, and pumps to meet design specs for Vecna's hydraulically powered robots
Iterated product designs with UX Design team to create physical user interfaces and touch points that were approachable, intuitive, and ergonomic
Designed plastic components for 3D print (FDM, SLA), urethane casting, injection molding
Built functional prototypes and mockups using mill, lathe, CNC tools, laser cutter, silicone molds, and 3D printer
iRobot Corporation
Consumer Division ME Intern, Summer 2006
Designed and executed engineering validation tests for Roomba 600 series, including: optical systems characterization, vibration, drop force, extended temperature, cleaning performance, and behavioral testing
General Electric - Aviation
Life Management Engineering Intern, Summer 2005
Aided GE engineers in the analysis and modeling of several critical F404/414 engine components for structural fatigue and wear, and correlating models with real-world data
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
BS in Mechanical Engineering June 2007
Thesis: Design and Fabrication of a Test Apparatus for Lightweight Flexible Space Modules for Assembly. MIT Field & Space Robotics Lab
Senior Capstone Project: Training bicycle for persons with delayed neuromotor development
Relevant Coursework
Design and Manufacturing I & II
Modeling, Dynamics & Control I &II
Thermal-fluids I&II
Product Development Process
Modeling, Dynamics & Control I &II
Thermal-fluids I&II
Product Development Process
Analysis & Design of Feedback Control Systems
Introduction to Robotics
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
Microcomputer Project Lab
Introduction to Robotics
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
Microcomputer Project Lab