Education
Webb Institute / B.S. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering / 2012 - 2016, Glen Cove, NY
Thesis: A Fluid Structure Interaction Analysis of Vertical-Lift-Producing Daggerboards
2016 International Hydrofoil Society Mandles Prize Winner
Skills
Composite Manufacturing: Pre-preg, infusion, co-curing, open molding, compression molding, GD&T quality control, process optimization, integrated assemblies, tolerance analysis, high quality CAD and Engineering drawings, low volume series manufacturing, standardized development processes
Structural Design: Integrated Assemblies, Laminate design, stiffness optimization, bonding, regulatory compliance
Software: Solidworks, Flow 5, Star CCM+, Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, Python, Custom built tools (Parametric wing modeling and analysis pipeline)
Analysis: RANS CFD, Panel codes, airfoil optimization codes, Linear isotropic FEA, Fluid-structure interaction
Experience
Fliteboard / Head of Hydrodynamics / 2022 - 2025, Remote / Byron Bay Australia
Led DFMA of composite assemblies with integrated electronics for electric-powered hydrofoil wingsets using Solidworks and Rhino 3D.
Led composite design, manufacturing, and quality control processes including GD&T and FAI, serving as the primary expert in these divisions.
Inde Foil Co. / CEO / 2020 - 2022, Alameda, Ca
Designed and launched novel hydrofoil products for watersports, developing advanced wing assembly and control features through rapid iteration.
Built core team, led brand and product design, managed manufacturer networks, fundraising, budgeting, and marketing, culminating in successful acquisition.
DarkMatter Hydrofoils / CTO / 2019 - 2020, Alameda, Ca
Led bid for 2024 Olympic Class Kitefoil, designing wing sets for World Sailing certification.
Conducted structural analysis and laminate design for wingset and mast.
DarkMatter Engineering / Founder 2019 - 2022 Alameda, Ca
UC Berkeley Ocean Engineering Seminar, March 2019 & March 2022: “Stability Analysis & Hydrodynamic Design of an eFoil”
Morrelli & Melvin / Naval Architect / 2016 - 2019, Newport Beach, Ca
Designed wing sail and hydraulic control systems for wing-sailed catamaran.
Conducted structural design and Coast Guard compliance for HH Catamarans.
Designed composite structures for high-performance catamarans.
New England Boatworks / Composite Technician / 2013 - 2016, Portsmouth, RI
Fabricated Gunboat 60 daggerboards and C-Foils using pre-preg carbon fiber.
Laminated and installed primary structural components during Rambler 88 construction.
