About Me
I work as the director of special projects for Royal Chrome, a design and engineering consortium. I am a published photographer, full-stack developer, and ACA-certified bicycle tour leader. I also like to play piano and sing loudly. And I'm restoring a 1966 Mustang in my spare time.
Current Projects
KLA: RCxFSE-1000, RCxFSE-1001, RCxFSE-1002 (2014-Present)
Support of mission-critical components used by a Fortune-500 manufacture in the semiconductor fabrication industry.
Bark Collective (2021-Present)
Design, installation, and support of network infrastructure, surveillance, and communications for animal care and boarding facility.
Adobe Stock Photography (2012-Present)
Published photography and videography assets since 2012
On-site Media Editing Server (2015-Present)
Secure VPN file-server with petabyte storage capacity, 10 Gbps throughput and cloud redundancy.
Past Projects
BICYCLIST Magazine (2014-2020*)
Produced 41 print and digital issues of a regionally distributed magazine funded through industry sponsorship, and publication advertisements. Brokered purchase and developed digital re-brand/launch of web and social profiles.
The BICYCLIST Experience podcast (2016-2019*)
Co-hosted, produced, recorded, and edited 162 episodes of a niche interest podcast with an average rating of 4.2/5 on Apple Podcasts. Content included interviews with industry experts, political representatives, and professional athletes alongside an analysis of news and events within the community of recreational and competitive cycling.
Cloud Server Image Optimization (2016)
Image optimization process, reducing client SaaS costs by 77% YoY using AWS EC2 and S3
nginx/PhP Post Engine (2016)
Custom framework for client use-case.
LEMP Wordpress Site (2016)
Launched as a Docker container with https and recurring SSL certificate signing.
Data and Information Design (2015)
Developed CRM/ERP system, work-flow and team support documentation.
Transportation Logistics & Optimization (2015)
Developed implementation of a system to manage concurrent, and time-sensitive deliveries using optimized route planning.
On-site 100 TB Media Editing Server (2015)
Secure VPN file-server with 10 Gbps throughput and cloud redundancy.
Filemaker/iOS integration (2014)
Beta-tester for initial release of Filemaker integration with iOS..
Experience
Royal Chrome, Inc.
Director: Special Projects, February 2020 - Present
Royal Chrome, Inc.
Managing Director, September 2014 - February 2020
Forster Systems Engineering
Director, Development & Operations, June 2011 - September 2014
Forster Systems Engineering
Associate Design Engineer, June 2008 - June 2011
Forster Systems Engineering
Intern, June 2006 - June 2008
Skills
3-D Modeling & Analysis
Solidworks (CSWA), Matlab, Multisim, Eagle, Fusion 360, AutoCad, SketchUp, Excel
Languages & Frameworks
C/C++, Python, VDHL, JavaScript, Node.js, React, Wordpress, PHP, HTML/CSS
Database Administration & Management
MongoDB, PostreSQL, MySQL, PHPMyAdmin
Server Administration & Management
Linux OS, UNRaid, Proxmox, Windows Server
Development Tools
Git, GitLab, Docker, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
2-D Design
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
AV Production
Apple (Logic Pro/Final Cut Pro), Adobe (Premier, Audition, After Effects), FL Studio
Writing
Technical writing, documentation, marketing copy, and professional business communications.
Public Speaking
Experienced in presenting technical topics, casual forums and Q&A format.
Management & Leadership
Adept in managing team productivity and morale during challenging circumstances. Experienced with modern project management methodologies in team environments with inflexible deadlines.
Technology Support
Broad understanding of technology platforms and systems, with significant experience in troubleshooting and team support.
Education
California State University, Fullerton
M.S. Electrical Engineering (in progress)
Irvine Valley College
A.S. Engineering (in progress)
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa
A.S.T. Mathematics
San Francisco State University
B.S. Industrial Design c. Product Design and Development
B.A. Industrial Art c. Graphic Design
B.S. Business Administration c. Marketing