
01 PROFESSIONAL
MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN SOFTWARE
Confluence
90%
JIRA/Clickup
80%
SOLIDWORKS
90%
AUTOCAD
55%
QGIS/ArcGIS
80%
MATLAB
65%
GOOGLE SUITE
95%
MICROSOFT SUITE
90%
PHOTOSHOP/LIGHTROOM
85%
ADOBE PREMIERE PRO
75%
WIX
90%
FAA Part 107
98%
3ds Max
65%

02 PORTFOLIO
03 Experience
2021 - 2023
American Robotics
Hardware Engineer
-
Developed and maintained a system for tracking system issues, including in-field customer issues, hardware problems and software bugs.
-
Lead triaging system issues and escalating based on severity level impacts to customers, operations and R&D.
-
Implemented tracking process for product fulfillment for the inspection and testing phase of the automated drone system.
-
Ensured successful installs of new systems, and supported ongoing operations.
-
Designed, tested and validated design changes to production systems to meet customer expectations, including harsh environmental conditions.
-
Tested and validated system changes, new payloads and hardware to both the base station and the drone under Part 107 regulations.
-
Tracked, analyzed and produced dashboards and reports for key business KPI's to support upper level management's decision making process.
-
Trained new employees on the drone system hardware, operations and the FAA's first fully remote BVLOS waiver that AR was granted.
2021
American Robotics
Drone Systems Operator
-
Set up, operated and managed an automated drone system on a 500 acre apple orchard.
-
Designed flight data tracking process and created dashboards to show company-wide operation statistics.
-
Worked with customers to provide relevant data on a timely basis.
-
Created maintenance and inspection checklists to allow analysis of the systems reliability and performance.
-
Trained new operators how to operate, inspect and maintain the automated drone system.
2018 - PRESENT
HIGH FLY IMAGING LLC
Founder
-
Founded a videography and photography production company specializing in aerial perspectives utilizing drone technology.
-
Passed the FAA commercial drone certificate test and filed legal paperwork to set up an LLC in two states.
-
Developed a website, legal contracts, marketing material and social campaigns to gain clients and customers.
-
Current clients include Whiting-Turner, landscape architects, car dealerships and even a documentary film.
-
View my business website at www.highflyimaging.com
2018
BORGWARNER ITHACA
Quality Engineer
-
In charge of receiving, logging, testing, measuring and creating reports on returned warranty parts for different automotive components.
-
Worked with engineers from different departments to update procedures, create new labeling systems and develop manufacturing proceduresto maintain product specifications for suppliers.
2017-2018
SKI SKRUNCHY LLC
Founder
-
Designed and developed a product prototype, winning financial and strategic guidance from Clarkson University Entrepreneur Center.
-
Contacted suppliers and developed a methodology for first stage production to get product into ski shops.
-
Marketed, advertised and built an e-commerce website to promote and sell the product.
2016-2017
HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE
Carpenters Shop Hand
-
Inspected and fixed dorm room facilities, including replacing screens, fixing locks, installing drywall, building walls and replacing bathroom vanities.
-
Worked with students, faculty, and staff, strengthening my communication and leadership skills.
-
Supervised three summer helpers, assigning tasks, inspecting results, and keeping track of progress.
2014 - 2017
MEADOWS MOWING
Co-Founder
-
Marketed services using fliers and signs, purchased equipment including a riding mower, estimated and scheduled services, performed work, tracked expenses, and billed clients.
-
Work included mowing, yard clean-up, planting, and other miscellaneous tasks.
2014 - 2016
BERKSHIRE EAST SKI RESORT
Ski Instructor
-
Taught first-time skiers, ages 3-15.
-
Adapted my instruction to skier’s level, communicated clearly, and encouraged them to overcome their fears.
-
Working with small children required extreme patience and a sense of humor.

04 accomplishments
Clarkson University President's and Deans List
Clarkson University Design, Build, Fly (1st Place)
Boston Drone Film Festival Finalist
Springfield Museum's Gingerbread Competition
Advanced Cellist


05 education
Clarkson University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Potsdam, NY, USA
Hochschule Konstanz
Study Abroad
Konstanz, Germany
06 about
With 6 years of experience in the drone industry, I am a results-focused professional who brings passion and expertise to drive growth and success for organizations. As a hardware engineer at American Robotics, I am responsible for bridging the gap between engineering, operations, and the product/commercial team. Some of my key responsibilities has been designing and building out a Jira bug reporting process to more easily and quickly priorities the triage and fixes of issues at customer sites. Experienced team leader with a successful track record in guiding multidisciplinary teams of engineers towards achieving shared goals and objectives.
Some of my key achievements include building intricate and complex processes for testing and delivering validated systems from post manufacturing through customer deliveries, building KPI and OKR reporting dashboards to provide upper management the ability to track company progress, and working with teams to integrate and test new systems and payloads onto the American Robotics UAS.
With a proven ability to create and implement effective strategies, and exceptional problem-solving skills, along with strong communication and interpersonal abilities, I work effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels. I am always eager for new challenges and opportunities to expand my skill set and make a meaningful impact in the drone industry.
Some of my hobbies include traveling and photography. I was lucky enough to study abroad in Konstanz, Germany for 7 months where I traveled to 16 different countries (and two continents) and got to photograph and blog about my adventures. I met amazing people from all over the world, made memories that I will never forget, and saw astonishing landscapes. I am eager to get back to exploring the world once it is safe to do so. You can view my blog and some of my favorite photos here.
Fun Facts
Favorite Winter Activity: Skiing
Favorite Sport to Watch: Hockey (Clarkson Golden Knights)
Favorite Country: Switzerland
Covid Project: Greenhouse Garden
Side Hustle: Drone Photography and Videography
Countries Visited: 21 (Blog/photography can be visited here)
Citizenships: 2 (USA + Finland)
Childhood Dream Job: Astronaut
Favorite Season: Winter
Favorite Ice Cream: Oreo
Favorite Childhood Toy: RC Car
My First Car: 1973 VW Beetle