Hello
I'm a mechanical engineer with a passion for bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design and hands-on engineering. With a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.S. in progress—both with a biomedical focus—I’ve developed expertise in plastic injection molding, consumer product design, and prototyping for real-world impact. I’ve led the development of patented products, co-founded a wearable tech startup, and collaborated with national labs on precision mechanical systems. My work blends creativity with technical rigor, whether I’m building medical devices, optimizing manufacturability, or crafting finely engineered solutions from scratch. I thrive when given a new challenge, value elegant simplicity in design, and love pushing projects from concept to reality.
About Me.
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a wide range of companies—from startups to research labs—where I’ve helped turn complex engineering problems into real, manufacturable solutions. I’ve enhanced product development pipelines, improved manufacturing efficiency, and led innovation efforts in both medical and consumer product spaces. My contributions have included optimizing mold designs, prototyping for high-stakes R&D, and developing patented wearable technologies. Whether refining artificial heart valve catheter de-bubbling procedures, designing injection-molded parts, or leading cross-functional teams, I focus on delivering technically sound, user-centered results that meet real-world needs.
Professional Experience
Nov 2024-present
Bi Thermal Aspen Earth, LLC
Design & Manufacturing Engineer
Murray, UT
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Brings customers’ ideas to life through prototyping, 3D modeling, and manual machining
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Boosts operational efficiency by over 20% through expediting customer bid processes and design reviews
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Increases company efficiency by 15% through careful DFM and DFA, ensuring better moldability of product parts
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Revamps documentation system for engineering drawings, revision control, and CAD vs. manufactured part dimensions, ensuring traceability, reducing errors, and supporting seamless transitions to production
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Designs and builds custom fixtures for robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), along with part retrieval chutes and conveyor belt systems, improving part handling efficiency and quality checks through saving operators hours of setup
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Reconstructs physical molds into virtual 3D models using scanning software and integrates them into SolidWorks for refinement, analysis, and replacement
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Upgrades mold bases through a variety of techniques, including sandblasting, EDM, and manual sanding
Lunir, LLC
Founder, CEO, Head Engineer of R&D and Manufacturing
Provo, UT
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Led R&D for a patented ratcheting watchband and buckle, achieving a 60% profit margin through cost-effective injection molding design and prototyping
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Directly guided rapid prototyping using 3D printing and silicone molds, integrating off-the-shelf (OTS) components for product development
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Coordinated with vendors for part sourcing, supplier quality, cost estimation, and production, ensuring timely delivery of quality components
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Developed NDAs and a patent application, securing intellectual property for consumer products
Sept 2022-Aug 2023
Intervention Tech., LLC
Engineer
Remote
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Designed SolidWorks models for artificial heart valves, enabling real-time production for minimally invasive procedures in medical devices
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Documented data for heart valve installation/removal to improve process accuracy, aligning with regulatory requirements
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Collaborated weekly with leadership to set goals, ensuring design verification and validation for clinical applications
Apr 2022-Aug 2022
Laguna Tech USA Inc.
Intern Consultant
Irvine, CA
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Developed debubbling/flushing and crimper assembly procedures for artificial heart valve delivery systems, enhancing clinical reliability
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Assisted surgeons with vascular device testing and dilatation of femoral veins and arteries, ensuring design feasibility and regulatory compliance
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Converted patient CT files to 3D-printed models for preclinical testing, supporting surgical preparation in medical device development
Education
2024-2025
Mechanical Engineering, M.S.
Brigham Young University - Provo
During my Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Biomedical Engineering at BYU, my work focused on creating user-centered technologies that bridge the gap between mechanical design and human health. My graduate research focused on an innovative, 3D-printed wearable brace that adjusts stiffness to support rehabilitation, using a benchtop arm bending and twisting apparatus (BABATA) to study the biomechanics of the arm and test the brace. In parallel, I led the development of the Aptix ratcheting watchband—a patented, micro-adjustable strap designed for active users—which earned 3rd place in BYU’s Student Innovator of the Year (SIOY) competition. This work reflects my commitment to developing medical and consumer products that are both technically refined and practically impactful, improving usability, comfort, and quality of life.
2019-2024
Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
Brigham Young University - Provo
During my Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at BYU, I focused heavily on consumer product innovation and medical device development, gaining hands-on experience in design, prototyping, and manufacturing. I competed twice in BYU’s Student Innovator of the Year (SIOY) competition—once with the Better Boot, a variable-height medical sole to prevent hip misalignment during recovery, and again with a patented ratcheting buckle system. These experiences sharpened my skills in CAD (SolidWorks), plastic part and mold design, 3D printing, and user-centered development. I also earned SolidWorks Associate and Professional certifications, led the Biomedical Engineering Association’s finances for four years, and maintained a 3.81 GPA while developing a strong foundation in biomechanics, FEA, compliant mechanisms, and material science.
2013-2017
High School Degree
Capistrano Valley High School
In high school, I discovered a passion for understanding the world through the lens of physics and anatomy—two subjects that ultimately shaped my path toward mechanical engineering with a focus on consumer products and biomechanical devices. I was captivated by how physical principles could be applied to real-life situations, which led to an A+ final project in AP Physics where I analyzed the ideal launch angle of an arrow to achieve maximum horizontal distance. At the same time, anatomy class sparked my curiosity about the human body; I learned to use basic surgical tools while dissecting a cat, gaining hands-on experience that deepened my appreciation for biological systems. These formative experiences laid the foundation for my fascination with how engineering can be used to improve human health and performance.
