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Real Estate Investor
Real Estate Development - Casa AquaReal Estate Investor
Jan. 2023 - Jan. 2025Mexico City, MexicoSpearheaded the development of luxury single-family residences in Mexico City, focusing on contemporary design and artisanal finishes. 🔹Integrated smart-home technology to enhance urban living experiences and investment appeal. 🔹Achieved a 25% increase in property value through strategic design and market positioning.
Director of Engineering & Program Management
Lit ThinkingDirector of Engineering & Program Management
Jan. 2022Orlando, FlLAt Lit Thinking, I built and led a high-performance engineering team from the ground up, mentoring senior engineers and junior developers alike. Known affectionately as "The Professor," I established scalable processes, drove electromechanical product innovation, and led the company’s most complex IoT initiatives. 🔹Directed UL-certified IoT product development in 8 months, resulting in 2+ patent applications. 🔹Tripled revenue by introducing AI/ML digital automation solutions. 🔹Reduced production cycle time by 35% through rapid prototyping and automation. 🔹Cut RFQ response time by 25%, directly contributing to a 40% increase in sales within two months. 🔹Implemented lean manufacturing systems that increased throughput by 20%. 🔹Negotiated vendor contracts, achieving 10% cost savings and improved service delivery. 🔹Built compliance-ready R&D lab 20% under budget. 🔹Led software initiatives using Agile methodologies for a cloud-based IoT solution, cutting costs by 40% 🔹Improved team onboarding efficiency by 20% through internal training systems.
Team Lead Engineering & Optical Expert at Eypex Corporation
Eypex CorporationTeam Lead Engineering & Optical Expert at Eypex Corporation
Jan. 2019 - Jan. 2022Auburn Hills, MIIn this role, I directed global OEM production launches, optimized manufacturing operations, and introduced new prototyping and 3D printing strategies to improve product development outcomes. 🔹Led relocation and startup of seven OEM production lines, cutting overhead by 30%. 🔹Improved lead times and throughput through factory layout optimization. 🔹Reduced prototype-to-production cycle time by 40%. 🔹Implemented preventive maintenance in the 3D printing lab, reducing downtime by 25%. 🔹Increased product development success ratio by 50%.
Senior Project Engineer
Dakkota Integrated SystemsSenior Project Engineer
Jan. 2017 - Jan. 2018Brighton, MIJoined to enhance operational efficiency and improve safety systems. Focused on optimizing layouts, upgrading testing labs, and introducing better compliance protocols. 🔹Reduced hazards and improved cycle time by 15% through new safety programs. 🔹Re-engineered plant layout, reducing overhead by 30%. 🔹Upgraded light measurement lab, improving test speed by 50%.
Project Engineer
Calsonic Kansei CorporationProject Engineer
Jan. 2014 - Jan. 2017Farmington Hills, MILed efforts around risk mitigation and quality control in highly regulated environments. Focused on improving documentation, reducing warranty claims, and increasing operational savings. 🔹Cut warranty claims by 40% via cross-functional risk assessments. 🔹Streamlined documentation, reducing compliance timelines by 50%. 🔹Delivered $1.2M in cost savings through operational improvements.
Real Estate Investor
Real Estate Development - Casa RiscoReal Estate Investor
Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2014Mexico City, MexicoOur Mexico City luxury single-family residences blend contemporary design with artisanal finishes, offering expansive open layouts, private rooftop terraces, courtyards, and smart-home technology. 🔹Delivered unparalleled urban sophistication and exceptional investment potential in the heart of CDMX.
Mechanical Engineer / Design & Release Engineer
PrehMechanical Engineer / Design & Release Engineer
Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2014Novi, MIStarted my career designing mechanical systems and engineering workflows that improved responsiveness and efficiency across product teams. 🔹Increased efficiency and reduced response time by 200% through automation workflows. 🔹Cut cycle times by 60% through supply chain redesign, saving $400K annually.
Mechanical engineer / Design release Engineer
PrehMechanical engineer / Design release Engineer
Jan. 2012 - May. 2014
Trainee
ChryslerTrainee
Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2011

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