PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDIANA LIGHTWORKS, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Specification Consultant, 6/2025 - PRESENT
Strengthened product positioning by engaging directly with architectural and engineering firms to understand specification trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics.
Provided feedback to internal product teams to inform roadmap decisions and lifecycle improvements.
ACUITY BRANDS LIGHTING, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Senior Design Engineer, 2/2015 - 4/2025
Led the end-to-end design and development of lighting platforms from early concept through production release, sustaining engineering, and iterative enhancements.
Partnered with product management, marketing, engineering, and operations to define requirements, evaluate tradeoffs, and support go-to-market execution.
Conceptualized, developed, and engineered new products with components designed for sheet metal stamping, extruded aluminum, die-casting, and injection-molding processes.
Developed CAD models, conceptual renderings, and production documentation to support project milestones.
Built prototypes, fabricated models, and coordinated with internal testing labs to verify product performance and adherence to customer needs and specifications.
Performed DFM/DFA and DFMEA to reduce risk and ensure manufacturability and product durability across lifecycle stages.
Managed product data, BOMs, and change processes within PLM/MRP systems to maintain accuracy and traceability.
Conducted cost analysis and value engineering to improve product margins and lifecycle profitability.
Authored technical documentation, installation guides, and internal support materials to ensure smooth adoption and long-term product success.
Supported sustaining engineering efforts addressing field issues, quality improvements, and component transitions.
PRODUCT DESIGN ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2025 Launch of Gotham® IVO™ Deep Regress Downlights.
Led design and development of Gotham® IVO™ Deep Regress downlight modules.
Invented patented wire-form retention springs for Gotham® IVO™ Deep Regress Downlights.
2024 IES Progress Report Selection for Gotham® IVO™ Shallow Recessed Downlights.
2024 LEDs Magazine Brightstar Award for Gotham® IVO™ Shallow Recessed Downlights.
2018 Architectural SSL Magazine Product Innovation Award for Indy L-Series Low-profile Downlight.
2018 IES Progress Report Selection for Indy L-Series Low-profile Downlight.
Co-invented patented low-profile retention springs for Indy L-Series Low-profile Downlight.
Awarded 4 United States Patents.
LUCIFER LIGHTING COMPANY, SAN ANTONIO, TX
Senior Design Engineer, 1/2012 - 1/2015
Co-led new product conceptualization, development, and engineering of recessed lighting and track heads.
Designed aesthetic and mechanical components using sheet metal, forged aluminum, and die-cast materials.
Developed CAD models, conceptual renderings, and production drawings.
Built prototypes, fabricated and finished models, tested and evaluated products.
Provided production support and conducted training sessions.
PRODUCT DESIGN ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Development and launch of 2 Series recessed lighting product line.
JOURNÉE LIGHTING, AUSTIN, TX / WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Industrial Design Consultant, 10/2010 - 12/2011
Led new product conceptualization and development for proprietary LED module technology.
Developed CAD models and production drawings.
Created concept renderings and graphics for specification sheets and marketing materials.
Director of Research & Development, 10/2007 - 9/2010
Led new product conceptualization and development for proprietary LED module technology.
Managed prototyping, model fabrication, concept evaluation, and product testing.
Designed mechanical components using injection-molded and CNC-machined parts.
Developed conceptual CAD models, product renderings, and manufacturing documents.
Drafted copy and generated graphics for instruction sheets.
PRODUCT DESIGN ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2008 Next Generation Luminaires “Best in Class” for AZARA™ Track Light.
Co-invented LED Module technology (Patented by Journée Lighting).
Awarded 11 United States Patents.
TERON LIGHTING, CINCINNATI, OH
Director of Engineering, 9/2006 - 10/2007
Designed and engineered lighting products for hospitality environments and supported assembly operations.
QUORUM / OXYGEN LIGHTING, FORT WORTH, TX
Industrial Designer, 10/2000 - 9/2006
Designed contemporary lighting and ceiling fans for residential and hospitality applications.
PRODUCT DESIGN ACCOMPLISHMENTS