A mechanical engineer with experience in chemistry and electrical systems, valuing learning,
discovery, and integrity, offering a background of fabrication, industrial maintenance, project
management, and design.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manufacturing and Weld Engineer
KEEL
Ladson, South Carolina
06.2025 - Current
Managed production information in an ERP system
Published work orders, engineering drawings, and weld index documents
Worked with trades to aid production flow, repair defects, and simplify production
Chief Technician - Mechanical Engineer
Verdex Technologies
Richmond, VA
06.2022 - 04.2025
Leading research and prototyping of advanced polymer materials
Developing functional particle fabrics and fabrics ranging from high-loft to membranes
Leads product-line development of materials for industries including air, water, gas-phase, and high efficiency filters
Designing carbon capture and PFAS eliminating materials
Commissioning laboratory and pilot scale roll goods production equipment
Designing and inspecting proprietary extrusion dies
Designing, wiring, and installing closed loop and open loop control systems for heating, electric motors, and material conveying
Wiring, troubleshooting, and maintaining 12V, 24V, 120V, and 208V electrical systems
Installing and maintaining single-phase, 3-phase, and VFD driven equipment and motors
Designing and building pneumatic lines for equipment heat and control
Maintaining, modifying, and using analog and plc control systems
Planning, producing, packing, and sending production orders of materials
Writing proposals, work orders, purchase orders, sales documents, research documents, intellectual property filings, and technical documents
Undergraduate Researcher
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
Richmond, VA
06.2021 - 09.2021
Designing and executing a detailed experimental plan
Heating and preparing testing surfaces with a plastic coating
Measuring and mixing aqueous chemical solutions
Operating high speed cameras, lighting and electrical equipment, and specialized testing equipment
Testing, reviewing, and documenting the interaction of the mixed chemicals on the plastic-coated surface
Co-authorship of a peer-reviewed article for the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, VA
09.2017 - 05.2022
Skills
ERP management
Welding processes
Electrical systems
Materials testing
Prototyping techniques
Product development
Manufacturing processes
Technical writing
Research methodology
Data management
Nanotechnology
Mechanical design
Project planning
Data analysis
Digital design
CAD proficiency
Technical documentation
Drawing creation
Solidworks
Welding - Stick, Mig, Tig
Control systems
Material testing and analysis
Publication
Esmaeili, Amir & Meisoll, Gregory & Mir, Noshin & Mohammadi, Reza. (2022). On the Droplet Impact Dynamics of Nonionic Surfactant Solutions on Non-Wettable Coatings. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 623. 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.05.097