Programs
Fail-Safe Ergonomic Media Blasting System
U.S. Air Force • Lead Product Strategist • Phase III OEM Licensing
Reframed a retrofit industrial device program with high musculoskeletal injury risk as a fundamentally ergonomic product opportunity. Originated novel handle architecture with fail-safe mechanism and 100psi pneumatic control system.
- Reduced ergonomic strain 20-40% in motion-capture studies
- Prevented misuse and injury through design
- Patent disclosure filed
- Advanced from concept to product delivery
Chemical Sensing & Tactile Cueing Platform
U.S. Department of Transportation • Principal Investigator
Advanced a vibrotactile cueing system from theory to validated prototype. Designed a wearable sensor that detects chemical exposure and alerts users through haptic feedback, balancing detection capabilities with communication modality for real operational conditions.
- 90%+ cue discrimination under PPE, heat, and noise
- Presented at PHMSA RD&T Forum 2026
- Presented at SAFE Symposium 2025
EEG-Integrated Aviation Helmet
Defense Health Agency • Lead R&D Engineer
Integrated brain activity sensors into flight helmet without compromising fit or signal quality. Reframed problem around human comfort, fit, and system integration—balancing mechanical constraints, human factors, and signal-quality tradeoffs.
- Improved signal quality and electrode contact consistency
- Reduced donning time by 60%
- Enabled signal acquisition in operational context
- Moved from fragile setup to usable system
Lower Extremity Off-Loader Brace
Government / Defense • Design Lead & Human Factors Engineer
Redesigned lower extremity orthotic brace system to improve field deployability and universal fit. Refined component architecture and manufacturing approach to reduce cost while dramatically expanding anthropometric coverage and operational efficiency.
- Expanded universal fit coverage by 90% (5th to 95th percentile)
- Reduced pack size by ~75% for improved portability
- Reduced donning time by 80%
- Achieved cost reduction through design refinement
Wearable Wound Infection Monitoring System
Military & Commercial Healthcare • Design Lead
Designed first-of-kind wearable sensor system for continuous wound infection monitoring. Developed novel assembly technique and packaging design that simultaneously reduced manufacturing complexity while extending shelf-life for field deployment.
- First-of-kind wearable infection detection system
- Novel assembly method reducing manufacturing complexity
- Extended shelf-life through innovative packaging design
- Improved data collection immediacy and usability
Passive Bladder Relief System
U.S. Navy Aviation • Technical Lead
Took ownership of non-functional device concept, re-evaluated physiological and materials constraints, and developed bio-compatible membrane engineered for single flow regime. Transformed stalled concept into viable system with distinct male and female wearable variants.
- Enabled core functionality for first time
- Overcame environmental and biological constraints
- Novel absorbent material integration and passive fluid wicking
Open-Globe Trauma Detection Device
Government / Defense • Design Lead
Designed integrated sample-collection and analysis device for rapid, low-skill detection of open-globe injuries. Enabled novice operators to perform accurate assessments in austere environments.
- Designed for novice operation
- Integrated sample collection and analysis
- Field-deployable system architecture
Myolex Disposable Electrode System
Myolex • Product Development Consultant
Redefined product development strategy for disposable medical sensor technology, translating early technical concepts into fundable product direction. Improved electrode pad design for enhanced signal quality and user comfort.
- Enabled successful fundraising round
- Advanced disposable sensor pad performance and usability
- Improved device reliability and manufacturability
- Defined scalable product roadmap
Blink'r IoT Wearable
Applied Design • Industrial Designer
Directed growth strategies for IoT development kit, enhancing user experience and brand positioning. Led product development from concept through manufacturing.
- Featured in 75+ news platforms
- Strengthened brand and product offerings
- End-to-end product development leadership
Kibo Educational Robotics Platform
KinderLab Robotics • Industrial Designer
Designed educational robotics system for Pre-K and Kindergarten learners, focusing on tangible programming blocks and age-appropriate interaction models. Optimized part recognition and manipulation for young users developing fine motor skills.
- Improved part recognition for 4-6 year old users
- Enhanced learning outcomes through tactile play
- Designed for early childhood development stages
- Created intuitive, screen-free programming interface
KinoTek Desktop Application
KinoTek • Human Factors Engineer
Performed human factors analysis and designed UX/UI prototypes for desktop application requiring complex data visualization, instructional procedures, and media playback. Applied human factors methodologies to develop task analysis and user requirements.
- Successful software release through user-centered design
- Developed comprehensive usability testing protocols
- Conducted user interviews and task analysis
- Designed data visualization and workflow interfaces
Tune-Bot Drum Tuner
Overtone Labs • Industrial Designer
Redesigned consumer drum tuning device to enhance user experience and reduce manufacturing complexity. Simplified industrial design while maintaining precision measurement capabilities for professional and hobbyist musicians.
- Reduced packaging costs through design optimization
- Simplified device complexity for easier manufacturing
- Enhanced user experience and ergonomics
- Increased novice customer adoption
Many of these programs involve active federal contracts, patent-pending technologies, and sensitive defense applications. Detailed imagery, technical specifications, and certain project outcomes cannot be shown publicly. Descriptions reflect scope, approach, and validated results where releasable.