Background

I have a passion for building and leading high-performance engineering teams supporting complex development projects. I have demonstrated a great understanding of how to capture the essential elements in a NPD project's requirements (both at the project- and the product-level) and how to then build a team and a strategy around delivering creative concepts to best meet aggressive and often conflicting requirements. I have a long history of being able to integrate multi-disciplinary, often geographically dispersed, talent to form high-performance teams. I have a demonstrated knack for identifying necessary talent and being flexible to obtain the required resources to complete the job. I have an entrepreneurial spirit and focus on execution with a combination of speed, rigor, and integrity. I am active in large-scale engineering projects in themed entertainment, mining equipment, automotive, defense, machinery, and energy sectors. I've worked for OEMs, suppliers, consultancies, and engineering software developers, so I've seen industries from many sides. I am driven to help engineering teams perform better and develop better products. Feel free to reach out to me to connect. I'm always interested in making connections with other professionals that share my passion for collaboratively developing something new.

Job experience

• June 2015 - present
  Principal Ride Project Engineer
  Walt Disney Imagineering
  

  Glendale, CA, USA

  I was recruited to join WDI in a Project Leadership role. I led the development and integration of the Woody's Roundup Ride System for Shanghai Disneyland's Toy Story Land. I was responsible for a diverse engineering team through all phases of this project including engineering development, prototype evaluations, mock-ups, production and factory testing, construction and ride installation, final testing, documentation, and post-opening support. I relocated to Shanghai with my family for 2 years in support of this project.
  Started the development of two "E-ticket" attractions for our Asia portfolio prior to being furloughed due to COVID-19 pandemic.
  

Education

• Oakland University
  Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  

  1997 - 2000
• Michigan Technological University
  Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  

  1990 - 1995