Twenty five years experience as a skilled technician in a variety of manufacturing environments ranging from research and design to production. Currently working (21 years) at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Senior Mechanical Designer in the Robotics and Automation group. Nationally certified Journeyman Prototype Machinist. Progressed from a career as a Tool and Die Maker/Precision Prototype Machinist to current position as a Senior Mechanical Designer. Pursuing a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Extensive experience using Pro/ENGINEER (8 years) and Solidworks CAD (10 years). Completed numerous successful designs of complex dynamic automated and robotic systems and precision machinery. Experienced at setting up, assembling, programming, and operating robotic and automated systems. Have proven to be highly motivated with a commitment to continuously progressing in my field of work and expanding my knowledge, skills, and versatility. Capable of acquiring new skills quickly and independently as needed for new projects.

08/87 to present		Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Robotics and Automation Team Senior Mechanical Designer, Journeyman Prototype Machinist, and Technician. Duties include design conception and development, drafting of fabrication drawings, project presentation graphics, vendor liaison, machining, machine assembly, calibration, installation, qualification, procedural documentation and directing the work of technicians. Solidworks administrator for the group. First five years at LANL were as a Machinist supporting numerous research projects. Have a DOE Q clearance.
01/99 to present		Gallant Innovations, Los Alamos, NM Proprietor, Inventor Invention development and mechanical design company
01/86 to 07/87		Nelic Engineering, Albuquerque, NM Tool and Die Maker Largest tool and die contractor in New Mexico. Some clients were defense contractors, G.E. Aircraft Engines Div., surgical equipment companies, and a bus manufacturing company. Work included machining, heat treating, form and surface grinding, die assembling, die problem solving, die repair, fixture manufacturing, and prototype work.
09/84 to 01/86		Thompson Machine, Albuquerque, NM Tool and Die Maker Primary clients were Sandia National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the jewelry manufacturing industry. Involved in all aspects of tool and die making including: quoting, die design and research, machining, heat treating, grinding, die try-out, die problem solving, inspection, and prototype work.
01/83 to 09/84		Power Industries, Albuquerque, NM Machinist Set-up short production runs on milling machines, lathes, and screw machines. Made specialty items, fixtures and prototypes.
06/80 to 06/82		Gallant Enterprises, Albuquerque, NM Self-Employed Performed contract jewelry manufacturing work.

Education and Training

College

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at The University of New Mexico. 63 credit hours complete, 3.98/4.0 GPA

Apprenticeship

Nationally Certified Journeyman Prototype Machinist. Four year Prototype Machinist Apprenticeship Program at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Graduated in two and one half years; the fastest in the program's history.

Trade School

Albuquerque Technical-Vocational Institute Machine Trades Program. 4.0/4.0 GPA.

Training and Skills

Basic and Advanced courses in Solidworks and Pro/ENGINEER. Ten years experience using Solidworks and eight years using Pro/ENGINEER for the design of complex and precise large assemblies. Extensive experience with Solidworks 3D Solid Modeling. Familiar with AutoCad. Basic and Advanced courses in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Familiar with UNIX, DOS and Windows operating systems. Proficient with FORTRAN. Proficient with office software products, such as: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Proficient with using computer graphics equipment (flatbed scanner, Photoshop, Pro/E, and SolidWorks) for creation of web pages, Power Point presentations, and posters. Proficient with animation software. Web site authoring. LANL licensed forklift and overhead crane operator. Qualified to operate all machine shop equipment.

Awards

Received two Los Alamos Achievement Awards