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Electronic Packaging Specialist | Aerospace & Defense Mechanical Engineer | DFM, CAD & Product Development

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Mechanical Engineer specializing in electronic packaging and thermal design, with over 30 years of experience delivering rugged, manufacturable solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial product development.
Background spans the design and qualification of military-grade and commercial electronics enclosures, emphasizing thermal management, EMI shielding, vibration resistance, and manufacturability (DFM). Proficient in Creo, with prior SolidWorks experience, and skilled in guiding products from concept through prototyping to successful production.
What sets me apart:
•	Cross-industry experience in aerospace, defense, and high-reliability industrial applications, bridging the gap between R&D and scalable manufacturing.
•	Deep technical foundation rooted in electronic packaging, coupled with strong hands-on understanding of thermal and structural constraints.
•	Client-focused delivery, with a track record of meeting tight milestones and offering clear, transparent communication throughout project lifecycles.
Recent project highlights (confidential summaries):
•	“Ruggedized Satellite Electronics Enclosure” – Led thermal and vibration-tolerant packaging design compliant with MIL-STD requirements for satellite platforms.
•	“Defense System Sensor Housing” – Developed an EMI-shielded aluminum housing with active cooling for a tactical fighter platform, tested to MIL-STD requirements.
•	“Custom Industrial Electronics Module” – Optimized enclosure design for injection molding with integrated ventilation paths for efficient cooling.

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Writing
Research
Consulting
Data & AI
Product Development

Writing Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing

Research Market Research, Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Fact Checking, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Digital Strategy Consulting, Operations Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Data & AI Predictive Modeling

Product Development Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing, Product Validation, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Product Compliance , Concept Development, Product Launch Support, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Reverse Engineering, Device Fabrication

Dowling College

September 1983 - May 1984

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Polytechnic University of New York - United States

September 1976 - May 1980

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