Paxson Matthews

Experience

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  Martin Spargo on F/V Petrof

  Jan 2009 - Sept 2014

  Commercial Fishing Deckhand

  Commercial fishing tested both my teamwork skills and mental fortitude daily through dangerous conditions and long working hours. I developed ingenuity through application as catastrophes happen often and require creative solutions to ensure proper vessel function.- Halibut and black cod commercial long-lined in Alaskan Gulf waters. - Jigged for Pacific Cod in NW Alaska on 35-foot sein boat. - Modified setting procedure for increased comfort and efficiency.- Redesigned Jig Machine layout to solve line-tangling problems.- Adjusted baiting method to cut baiting time in half.- Rebuilt engine and rewired electronics.- Earned senior deckhand position after two seasons.- Caught 1/3 of quota in a ten-boat fleet during the State Black Cod Opener.- Obtained yearly Oil Response Training from SERVS. Show less

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  K2 Aviation

  May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Aircraft Mechanic

  Participated in general wrenching and daily shop upkeep. Learned terminology and anatomical features of light aircraft. Inspected and replaced damaged hardware during annual maintenance check ups. Logged flight hours of each plane for oil changes and effectively communicated within the team of mechanics to ensure each duty was fulfilled in a timely manner.- Regularly completed assignments early allowing time for customer assistance.- Earned free glacier and Denali basecamp flights, retailed around $300, for thorough inspections.- Received basic pilot lessons from experienced, light aircraft pilots. Show less

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  Sapien LLC, Fort Collins

  May 2016 - Sept 2016

  Biomedical Design Engineer Intern

  Tested, troubleshot, and reshaped cutting-edge oral hearing aid, Smart MouthWare, for enhanced user experience. Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of neuroscientists, software developers, and electrical and mechanical engineers. Designed experiments to define Omni-Directional, Multi-Polarized, Helical Antenna (OMPHA) RF emission permittivity through human tissue. Converted circuitry to schematics via Eagle and CNC milled PCBAs for streamlined prototyping.- Played instrumental role in developing sensory substitution technology.- Designed and fabricated Body Area Network (BAN) prototype for provisional patent.- Applied understanding of target market to provide user-level design modifications..- Participated in studies to gain valuable data for algorithm improvements. Show less

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  Above Alaska Aviation

  Nov 2017 - Jan 2018

  Light Aircraft Fabricator

  • Lowered lift-off velocity and aircraft COGS by reconstructing wing for optimal strength vs material ratio.• Increased aircraft value by custom-wrapping poly-fiber wings and custom-molding fiber glass interiors.

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  Sole Proprietor

  Jan 2018 - Feb 2021

  Freelance Engineer

  • Engineered medical device to process fluid samples 9 times faster than previous instrument.• Enhanced revision management, introduced standardization, and boosted company-wide productivity bymigrating 1000+ CAD models and drawings to cloud-based software.• Recreated motor vehicle accidents by calculating G-force and velocity vectors from raw accelerometer data.• Overturned court decision with legal automotive impact analysis and technical report.

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  Roche Tissue Diagnostics (Ventana Medical Systems)

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2019

  Associate Mechanical Engineer

  • Established ME functional standard for analyzing torques by creating calculator using VBA.• Ensured functional performance of complex assembles through 5+ sheet metal redesigns.• Improved instrument manufacturability by eliminating fastener alignment failures on 40+ parts.• Reduced sensor positioning errors through subassembly redesign and GD&T application.

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  NanoString Technologies, Inc.

  Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

  Mechanical/Sustaining Engineer II
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  NanoString Technologies, Inc.

  Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

  Service and Support Engineer

  Ran incoming quality control procedure on Nanostring's novel in-vitro lab instruments. Acted as editor and process improver for service team. Tested calculators when needed.• Completed Incoming Quality Control procedure on 25+ instruments.• Successfully leaned to service all four of Nanostring's proprietary instruments.• Achieved 100% of my workplace goal set in 2021.