Mechanical Engineer &
Additive Manufacturing Specialist
Production-Scale AM · DFAM · Product Development
Mechanical Engineering student at Iowa State University with 1.5+ years of hands-on additive manufacturing experience. Scaled production operations at Danfoss, producing 11,000+ parts across 13 AM systems. Founder of GreenScale3D with $40K revenue. MIT-certified in Additive Manufacturing.
Danfoss Internship Report
Additive Design & Manufacturing Internship — Ames, IA. Scaled lab capacity, reduced lead times, and delivered engineering solutions across production, prototyping, and sales support.
Growth of the Ames ADM Lab
When I started, the lab had 1 Prusa XL and several MK3s with long turnaround times. Today, the lab operates 9 Prusa XLs with significantly reduced lead times and increased manufacturing capacity. I contributed through production support, printer maintenance, process improvements, and machine installations.
My work spanned engineering, prototyping, production manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives. I operated 13 additive systems across FDM, SLA, SLS, continuous fiber, and metal technologies.
Projects & Initiatives
Selected work spanning additive manufacturing, product design, process improvement, and entrepreneurship.
Clone Trooper Helmet Molds
Designed and fabricated master molds for clone trooper helmets. Combined traditional sculpting with modern additive manufacturing to create production-ready tooling.
GreenScale3D — $40K Revenue
Founded and operated a 3D printing product business. Designed, manufactured, and shipped over 2,000 units. Grew revenue from $0 to $40,000 through product design and production optimization.
Mixing Ball Redesign
Led in-house redesign of a purchased consumable for the Ames paint line. Performed material and machine selection, conducted testing and validation, and brought production in-house — reducing supplier dependence and failure rates while saving ~$10,000 annually.
Dynamic Cutaways & Demonstrations
Created dynamic cutaway models including Delta Cutaway, GR3 Dynamic Cutaway, MP1MV Display Model, and DDP Cutaway. Improved product visualization, supported customer demonstrations, and assisted sales and marketing efforts.
Equipment Shield
Developed a safer method for equipment operation through DFAM design, material selection, and functional testing. Enhanced equipment safety while demonstrating additive manufacturing's ability to solve facility challenges.
ADM Lab Scale Model
Developed a detailed scale model of the Additive Design and Manufacturing Lab to showcase equipment layout, workflow optimization, and lab expansion planning for stakeholders.
Experience & Education
A track record of scaling operations, leading projects, and delivering measurable impact in manufacturing and entrepreneurship.
Additive Engineering Intern
Mar 2025 – Present- Specialized in Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) across FDM, SLA, SLS, continuous fiber, and metal technologies
- Supported engineering, manufacturing, sales, and quality teams with 3D printed solutions
- Helped triple the Ames ADM Lab FDM capacity through machine installations and process improvements
- Fulfilled 974 orders producing 11,000+ parts and 1.25M+ cm³ of printed material
- Designed engineering models used in multi-million-dollar sales opportunities
- Led in-house redesign of a purchased consumable, achieving ~$10,000 in annual cost savings
- Trained incoming interns on DFAM best practices, machine selection, and material optimization
- Utilized Netfabb, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, and Creaform scanning
Founder
Jan 2022 – Present- Built and operated a 3D printing product business from the ground up
- Grew revenue from $0 to $40,000 through product design and production optimization
- Designed, manufactured, and shipped over 2,000 units to customers
Landscape Technician
May 2022 – Aug 2024- Performed measurements and calculations for large-scale landscaping projects
- Supported design and operation of complex outdoor installations
Certificates & Awards
Recognized for academic excellence, technical proficiency, and entrepreneurial achievement.
MIT Additive Manufacturing Certificate
Innovative Design and Production — 4.5 CEUs awarded May–July 2024
DMACC Dean's List
Executive Academic Dean's Award for High Scholastic Achievement — Summer 2025
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
DMACC — Academic honors recognition for Engineering pathway
Business Pitch Award
Recognized for entrepreneurial pitch and business development
Vehicle Technology Bootcamp Certificate
Technical training in vehicle systems and technology
Resume
Download or view my latest resume. Updated August 2026.
Get in Touch
Open to internship opportunities, full-time roles starting May 2027, and graduate program discussions.
Let's Build Something Together
I'm passionate about applying additive manufacturing and mechanical engineering to solve real-world problems. Whether it's scaling production, designing for AM, or developing new products — I'd love to connect.
