May 2025 – Present · San Diego, CA
ATHLETE
MANAGEMENT
TECHNOLOGIES

Lead Mechanical Engineer — running 6+ concurrent hardware programs while also operating as the company's hands-on fabrication, prototyping, and 3D printing operation. I'm not just designing — I'm building.

Role
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Location
San Diego, CA
Programs
6+ Concurrent
Stage
Startup / Full Ownership
6+
Concurrent Hardware Programs
~50%
Reduction in Development Cycle Time
~30%
Durability Increase via Testing
10–20
Hardware Iterations Per Program
"At a startup, there's no department to hand things off to. I own the design, the prototyping, the testing, the iteration, the production drawings, and the 3D printing operation — all of it, simultaneously. That's not a burden. That's how I prefer to work."
Scope of Work
WHAT I ACTUALLY DO HERE
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Mechanical Design & CAD
Create detailed CAD models and engineering drawings for all hardware programs. Develop system architecture and packaging solutions that balance performance, durability, manufacturability, and reliability — all at the same time.
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3D Printing Operations
Run the company's entire additive manufacturing operation. Managing FDM and resin printers (Bambu Lab, Mingda, Formlabs) across multiple programs simultaneously — material selection, print settings, post-processing, and quality control.
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Analysis & Simulation
Perform structural and thermal analysis using first principles and simulation tools to evaluate designs and guide engineering decisions before cutting hardware. FEA-driven iteration to get to the right answer faster.
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Test & Validation
Execute validation testing, collect and analyze performance data, and perform root cause failure analysis to drive design improvements. Closed the loop between simulation and hardware reality.
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Electronics Integration
Integrate sensors, electronics, and mechanical components into testable assemblies. Hands-on soldering, electromechanical assembly, and troubleshooting of embedded hardware systems.
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Production Scaling
Design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA) from day one. GD&T on all drawings. Support the transition from prototype to production release — including supplier communication and production documentation.
Fabrication
THE 3D PRINTING OPERATION

I run the full additive manufacturing operation for AMT — from selecting the right process and material for each application, to managing print queues across multiple machines, to post-processing and quality inspection.

This means knowing when to use FDM vs. resin, which materials hold up under vibration or heat, how to orient parts for strength, and how to design features that actually print reliably — not just look good in CAD.

With 10–20 iterations per hardware program, the printing operation is a core part of what makes the development cycle fast. When I can turn around a new iteration same-day, the whole program moves faster.

Materials I regularly work with: PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, engineering-grade nylons, and photopolymer resins for precision components.

Machines in Operation
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Bambu Lab
FDM · High-speed multi-material, functional prototypes
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Mingda
FDM · Large-format parts, structural components
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Formlabs
Resin (SLA) · High-detail, precision enclosures & parts
Why this matters
Most engineers rely on a separate fab team for prototypes. I close that loop myself — designing, printing, testing, and iterating without handoff delays. This is a direct driver of the ~50% cycle time reduction.
Active Work
HARDWARE PROGRAMS
01
Autonomous Drone System
Modular drone architecture designed for scalable deployment and adaptable payload integration. Leading airframe structure, motor mounting, propulsion integration, and power delivery systems. Developed a functional V1 prototype. Filed provisional patent for the core architecture.
Provisional Patent Airframe Propulsion System Integration
02
Wearable Sensor Systems
Ruggedized enclosures for athlete-worn sensor hardware. Designed for durability, field serviceability, and real-world abuse. Extensive vibration and impact testing. Thermal and moisture management integrated into packaging design.
Ruggedized Design Electronics Packaging Thermal Management DFM
03
Multi-Unit Charging Systems
Scalable charging infrastructure for multi-device fleets. Focus on thermal performance under sustained load, production-ready design, and field reliability. Designed for volume manufacturability from the first iteration.
Thermal Design Manufacturability Power Systems Production Scaling
04–06
Additional Concurrent Programs
Managing 3+ additional active hardware programs simultaneously — each at different stages of the development lifecycle. System architecture, packaging design, prototyping, and test execution running in parallel across the portfolio.
Parallel Execution Program Management Cross-Program Reuse