Senior-level electronic engineering professional with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and over two decades of experience in power electronics design, motor control systems, and electromechanical engineering. Expert in switch-mode power supply design, wide-bandgap semiconductor converters, permanent magnet synchronous motor design, and battery management systems for aerospace and defense applications. Brings combined expertise from senior leadership roles at a marine engineering company, a major defense and technology contractor, and a specialized aeronautical research institution, with additional hands-on experience in business ownership and advanced R&D.

Formal Education

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from a top-tier research university

Career Highlights

  • VP of Research and Development at a marine engineering company, leading design and development of hybrid electric marine engines and brushless DC motor drives
  • Sr. Lead Engineer at a major defense and technology contractor, serving as technical lead for power conversion and control systems on directed energy applications
  • Research Engineer at a specialized aeronautical research institution, technical lead for an advanced electric aircraft development project with expertise in 700V battery management systems and 125kW hybrid-electric propulsion systems
  • Chief Engineer and President at a specialized electronics design firm, designing high-power density DC-DC converters with planar magnetics and SEPIC converter topologies
  • Power Electronics Research Engineer at a major aerospace power systems company, designing high-power 400Hz inverters utilizing wide-bandgap semiconductor devices for aerospace applications
  • Consulting Electronic Engineer and company owner specializing in custom electronic design, PCB layout services, and reverse engineering of legacy military power supplies

Expert Qualifications

  • Served as consulting expert performing detailed comparative analysis and evaluation of electric motor systems and power conversion components in litigation contexts
  • Over 20 years of hands-on expertise in high-power inverter design, battery management architecture, motor control algorithms, and design-for-manufacturability
  • Experienced technical lead and mentor with demonstrated ability to communicate complex electrical engineering concepts and collaborate on advanced projects