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ABOUT ME
Prior to my expedition into teaching of late, I have worked exclusively out of the Automotive & Medical Device Industries. In having graduated with a BSME in Engineering out of Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. I'm currently working out of a role that combines that of consulting and graduate studies at Appalachian State University.
While engaged within my Industry, I operated as a machinist, project manager and manufacturing engineer. This included several firms involved in bringing product to market, both from a contractual & business owner's perspective.
I believe this background ideally prepares me to augment your education in this curriculum with real life work experience. This will always involve a focus on “design for manufacturing”.
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EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Design For Manufacturing
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Detailed study on cause and effect in addressing DFM in Secondary school in a pro-active manner
2018
Appalachian State University
Graduate Certificate
Major: Middle and Secondary Teaching
Verification & Validation Activities
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Documentation study on how to best integrate manufacturing process controls into CTE High School Plan of Study
Graduate Studies with Appalachian State University
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Taking on exploratory measures to extend my post graduate certification studies with that of a Master's degree
2000
Wayne State University
Major: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
1989
Macomb County Community College
Major: Computer Numerical Control Technology