Plenty Inc: Technical Program Manager

In my position as a technical program manager, I was dedicated to leading and overseeing a spectrum of technical projects aimed at enhancing and optimizing automated processes within Plenty’s state-of-the-art facility in Compton, California (as showcased here).

Highlights:

Led a team of two engineers responsible for designing and continuously improving facility automation and robotic equipment and processes.
Orchestrated the successful commissioning and integration of 24 pieces of automation and robotic equipment, overseeing a team of engineers and technicians within a 12-month timeframe and adhering to a strict budget.
Gathered and organized farm-manufacturing data and created custom data analytics tools to fully understand the problems the farm faced and how Lean Six Sigma methodologies could be applied to eliminate waste and improve output.
Enhanced cycle time efficiency by 34% within the Farm's Cultivation department by strategically redefining automated processes, collaborating seamlessly with software and mechanical engineers to revolutionize farm procedures.

Maverick Technologies - Automation Engineer II

For over two and a half years, I was the go-to engineer for customers at various manufacturing sites across different sectors. My job was to build strong relationships and develop custom automated processes tailored to each client's specific needs. I ensured that our work aligned with the goals of well-known companies like Tesla, Chevron, British Petroleum, Nestle, and Anheuser-Busch, helping them not just reach but exceed their production targets. Throughout my travels, I wore two hats – as a guiding team leader and a skilled hands-on contributor, sharpening my skills through every stage of product development and optimization.

Highlights:

Led a team responsible for upgrading Tesla's automated Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for automobile general assembly
Audited and consulted multiple Food and Bev facilities, improving their manufacturing processes by eliminating downtime resulting from discontinued mechatronics systems
Designed and deployed refining upgrades for furnace systems at multiple petroleum refineries
Contributed to the controls design work for a new manufacturing line at Anheuser-Busch

California Strawberry Commission: Automation Technology Team Intern

During my college journey, I had the privilege of working at the California Strawberry Commission's cutting-edge research facility, in San Luis Obispo. Over the span of more than two years, I was entrusted with a series of dynamic projects that entailed engaging with local strawberry farmers to comprehensively gather their specific requirements. These insights were instrumental in guiding the development, construction, and rigorous testing of innovative prototype farm equipment designed to address critical challenges in strawberry cultivation.

Highlights:

Led and directed field studies to assess spray rig uniformity and nozzle atomization, providing critical data used in the creation of a published article in the International Journal of Fruit Science.
Built a prototype mulch plastic piecing tool that relied on hot knife cutting rather then conventional mechanical cutting
Conducted cross-functional empirical research on automated runner identification and Lygus Bug Vacuum efficacy

Taylor Farms - Packaging Automation Engineering Intern

During my final summer internship as a college student, I had the opportunity to become an integral member of Taylor Farms' esteemed automation team. Throughout this experience, I was consistently dedicated to the enhancement and upkeep of their cutting-edge automated packing lines. This pivotal role marked my initiation into the exciting world of manufacturing mechatronics, where I embarked on a journey of continuous improvement and maintenance within a dynamic industrial setting.

Highlights:

Designed, constructed, and successfully commissioned an automated labeling device, streamlining the production process by eliminating a labor-intensive manual process, resulting in a 15% increase in Units Per Hour (UPH)
Demonstrated proficiency by programming and effectively troubleshooting both PLCs and FANUC six-axis robots.
Built standard operating procedures (SOP's) and work instructions (WI's) for the newly commissioned automated packing equipment.

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