Experience

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  Whirlpool corporation

  Jul 2006 - Aug 2006

  Engineering intern
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  Frontier-kemper constructors, inc.

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Mechanical engineering intern
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  Frontier-kemper constructors, inc.

  Aug 2009 - Oct 2011

  Mechanical engineer

  Worked with a team in the design of turnkey mine hoisting systems, covering hoisting components, man/material cages, production skips, etc; numerical analysis of stresses and dynamics; created AutoCAD drawings of equipment; generated 3D Inventor models of assemblies; field engineering at length on specific projects.

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  Trox usa

  Nov 2011 - Feb 2015

  Carried out development, design, and laboratory testing of products for the air distribution and HVAC industry, primarily chilled beams; generated SolidWorks models for prototyping and subsequent improvement for higher-volume in-house manufacturing; wrote comprehensive reports on lab results both internally and for customer-witnessed tests. Supported regional manufacturers’ representatives by assisting in project layout, supplying technical expertise, and providing quotations; dialogued with main office in Germany and other TROX groups internationally to meet customer needs; collaborated with representatives to provide competitive, customized products at marketable prices; processed customer purchase orders.

  • Product Development/Test Engineer

    May 2012 - Feb 2015

  • Applications & Sales Engineer

    Nov 2011 - Apr 2012
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  Mitsubishi electric cooling & heating

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2020

  Oversaw and managed testing of residential heat pumps and commercial VRF systems designed for Mitsubishi's US markets, ensuring compliance with applicable industry, agency, federal and state codes; provided evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of testing procedures and strategies for products, systems, components, and accessories; acted as a lead advisor to test engineering team regarding projects, tasks, and operations, and acted as a liaison to other engineering functions; ensured projects were completed on time and within budget; provided technical training for new HVAC systems and supported field testing and third party certification testing. Show less

  • Manager, Test Engineering

    Apr 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Senior Test Engineer

    Apr 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Test Engineer

    Mar 2015 - Mar 2018
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  2050 partners

  Aug 2020 - Oct 2022

  Senior consultant

  Served as a trusted advisor to the California investor-owned utilities by providing strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of all aspects of appliance standards and test procedure advocacy projects; engaged with government agencies, energy advocates, manufacturers, industry organizations, and third-party test labs to accelerate the development of next-generation test procedures to improve representativeness and foster more energy-efficient technology; planned and managed investigative testing on a wide variety of HVACR-related products to inform data-driven decisions; collaborated on numerous standards committees stateside and internationally; provided technical leadership for federal rulemakings. Show less

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  Daikin comfort

  Oct 2022 - Feb 2024

  Regulatory affairs manager

  Represented the company's regulatory interests with a focus on ductless mini-splits, residential multi-splits, PTAC/PTHP, and indoor air quality; interfaced with industry partners, trade associations, energy advocates, utilities, and governmental regulatory agencies through participation in the formation and ongoing maintenance of energy efficiency standards, test procedures, and related building codes; worked internally with marketing, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and others to align regulations with company priorities. Show less

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  2050 partners

  Feb 2024 - now

  Associate technical director