Work experience

• Senior Sales Engineer

  ORKA AUTOMATION

  2026.05-Current

  (4 months)

  In this position, I’ll be leading the full lifecycle of complex automation solutions —from early discovery and concept development through proposal, sale, and project handoff. The role sits right at the intersection of engineering and business, combining technical problem-solving with strategic sales to deliver custom automation, inspection, and gaging systems. I’ll be working closely with customers to understand their challenges, develop tailored solutions, and build long-term partnerships, while also helping drive new business opportunities and growth initiatives. This move is a great opportunity to continue building on my background in automation while expanding further into consultative sales and solution development.
• Business Development Manager - Tier 1

  KUKA

  2023.07-2026.05

  (3 years)

  10 years 7 months (2 years 11 months) Lead strategic sales initiatives, integrator partner development, and customer engagement to position KUKA as the preferred automation provider across North America. • Identify and prioritize high-value industrial automation opportunities; influence customer investment and roadmap planning. • Expand KUKA market presence through industry publications, technical speaking engagements, and conference participation. • Recruit, onboard, and grow large strategic system integrators to increase product adoption and sales velocity. • Lead development of customer success stories and case studies highlighting automation ROI and welding performance outcomes. • Conduct executive-level visits to drive relationship growth, navigate complex buying cycles, and secure program wins. • Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to shape customer-specific automation and welding solutions.
• Sales Application Engineer

  KUKA

  2015.11-2023.08

  (8 years)

  (7 years 10 months) Technical sales specialist supporting customers, integrators, and KUKA sales teams with application expertise, feasibility analysis, quoting, and onsite support. • Supported the development of solution concepts, cost estimates, and project proposals for automation and welding systems. • Delivered technical presentations, live demonstrations, and customer training to enable adoption and successful deployment. • Diagnosed and resolved pre-sales technical and application issues, improving customer experience and reducing project risk. • Designed and launched the KUKA Metal & Arc Tech Center to provide robotic welding testing, demos, and customer validation. • Key contributor to the Global Tier-1 Metal & Arc support team, ensuring execution excellence for high-value accounts. • Performed feasibility testing, documented results, and supported weld programming and systems commissioning activities. • Supported global welding product and process innovation initiatives.
• Welding Engineer Intern

  Miller Electric Mfg. Co.

  2015.05-2015.08

  (4 months)

  • New product development and evaluation on the Auto-Continuum Power Supply • Develop and test welding programs using Panasonic, ABB and Fanuc robots to meet customer and sales team requirements • Worked directly with marketing team to collect data on new welding power supplies • Weld procedure development 公司:AAM
• Welding Engineering Intern

  AAM

  2014.05-2014.08

  (4 months)

  • Support on-site installation of new line in Mexico • Worked with suppliers to ensure all products were on schedule • Weld Line Support (GMAW & Laser) in Mexico • Weld development with Inertia Friction Welding
• Mechanical Engineering Intern

  Haworth

  2013.05-2013.09

  (5 months)

  • Relocated product lines • Wrote Standard Work • Repaired down machinery

Educational experience

• Wayne State University - Mike Ilitch School of Business

  MBA, Business Administration and management, general

  2018.08-2022.05

  (4 years)
• Ferris State University

  Technology

  2013.01-2015.01

  (2 years)
• Ferris State University

  Engineering Technology/Technician

  2011.01-2013.01

  (2 years)

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