I am curious. I like to solve problems. I like to be challenged. I fail and try again. I take initiative. I get my hands dirty. I get things done. I lead by example. I mentor others. I am an engineer. I am also an educator, researcher, program manager, consultant, innovator, and STEM advocate who has demonstrated an ability to work effectively across many technical areas, lead and mentor others, and make an impact in the community. My educational path was steered by curiosity and has led me to the cross-disciplinary areas of mechatronics and bio-inspired design. Thus, I don’t fit the traditional engineer stereotype. I like working in the messy spaces between disciplines and domains, and using my multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge and experience to drive innovation in everything I do. I have been described by others as a thought leader, systems thinker, entrepreneurial, and disruptive. My core values are: 1\. Connection\. This value represents the way I think and solve problems\, and the way I interact with people\. I am able to think about information at different levels \(e\.g\.\, detailed\, bigger picture\)\, in different ways \(e\.g\, qualitatively\, quantitatively\)\, and take inspiration from other domains \(e\.g\.\, nature\, other areas of engineering\) which allows me to make connections between different types of information\. I build community and an inclusive culture to connect with people as well as to connect people to a vision\. 2\. Growth\. This value represents the way that I help others and myself\. I leverage my knowledge and network to benefit others through teaching\, mentoring\, and facilitating professional development opportunities\. I seek out collaborative and multi\-disciplinary experiences as it encourages learning new things and perspectives\. I engage in professional development activities to ensure my knowledge is relevant\. 3\. Thoughtfulness\. This value represents the way I make impact\. I use strategic thinking\, data\, and continuous improvement practices to inform decisions that allow me to enhance the reputation\, relationships\, and resources of myself and the organizations I am affiliated with\. Areas of engineering I have experience in: Bio-inspired design, biomimicry, new product development, mechatronics, sensors and instrumentation, control systems, industrial automation, data acquisition, rapid manufacturing, manufacturing system design and integration, MEMS design and fabrication, manufacturing environments (diapers, semiconductors, robotic cell integration) Software: MatLAB, LabVIEW, PSpice