Automation & Robotics

Turning complex
automation into
production reality

Applications engineer and field deployment leader working with Tier-1 manufacturers across North America to commission AI-driven robotics that perform on the factory floor.

About

Engineering meets
customer impact

I work at the intersection of robotics, automation, and real-world manufacturing deployment — helping manufacturers turn complex automation challenges into reliable production systems.

My career has focused on applications engineering, robotic integration, and customer-facing technical leadership, working with manufacturers across North America from pre-install audits through commissioning and production ramp-up.

Beyond technical execution, I identify new automation opportunities within facilities, expand deployments, and serve as the primary escalation point when systems go into production. I'm particularly drawn to roles where engineering expertise, customer engagement, and strategic thinking converge.

Robot systems

FANUC ABB KUKA Yaskawa Kawasaki Nachi

Applications

Bin Picking AI Vision (4D) Welding Sorting Assembly Packaging PLC Integration

Tools & methods

NX CAD AutoCAD iRVision Lean / 5S Six Sigma PFMEA
Experience

A career built on
making things work

PROVIS
Mar 2026 – Present
Detroit, MI

Vision Systems Engineer

On-site deployment and commissioning of industrial vision systems supporting manufacturing automation in the Detroit area.

Vision SystemsOn-site Deployment
Apera AI
Aug 2025 – Mar 2026
Farmington Hills, MI

Field Application Engineering Manager — Americas

Led deployment of AI-driven 4D robotic vision systems across automotive and consumer goods sites. Onboarded ~2 enterprise customers per month from readiness audit to full production runoff. Managed Tier-1 accounts including P&G, Amazon, Magna, Ford, and Hyundai. Diagnosed production-critical issues involving CAD misalignment, coordinate transforms, PLC faults, and calibration errors.

4D VisionFANUC · ABB · KUKA · Yaskawa · NachiTier-1 AccountsCross-functional Leadership
igus Canada
Oct 2024 – Mar 2025
Vaughan, ON

Automation Product Manager, Canada

Led national strategy for igus' automation product line. Managed a team of applications engineers and drove a projected 300% increase in annual sales within six months through targeted market development and technical sales leadership.

National StrategyTechnical SalesTeam Leadership
IPEX Group
Jan 2023 – Oct 2024
Eastern USA Territory

Applications Engineer, Eastern USA

Managed Eastern U.S. territory supporting consulting engineers, distributors, and contractors. Contributed to record growth and an 80% increase in customer acquisition. Integrated products into corporate engineering specifications and delivered training across the distributor network.

Territory ManagementSpecification Sales80% Customer Growth
4D Systems
May 2022 – Jan 2023
Flint, MI

Design Engineer

Designed and installed robotic work cells integrating FANUC, ABB, Kawasaki, and KUKA systems. Generated final drawings, BOMs, and assembly documentation; supervised fabrication through CNC routing, laser cutting, 3D printing, and lathing.

Cell DesignNX · AutoCADFabrication SupervisionPFMEA
Challenge NGO
Nov 2024 – Present
Toronto, ON

Director of Strategic Planning (Co-founder)

Co-founded an AI-focused nonprofit advocating for responsible innovation and thoughtful AI governance. Organized hackathons, contributed policy articles, and built a network of mentors and industry advisors.

AI GovernanceNonprofit LeadershipCommunity Building
Clients & Partners

Trusted by industry leaders

Procter & Gamble
Amazon
Ford Motor Company
Magna International
Hyundai
igus
Apera AI
Expertise

Built for the factory floor

Robotic Systems Integration

End-to-end cell design and commissioning across FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, Kawasaki, and Nachi platforms. Handling, welding, arc, spot, and vision applications.

AI Vision Deployment

Field commissioning of 4D robotic vision systems for bin picking, sorting, packaging, and assembly. Calibration, coordinate frame transforms, and production runoff.

Enterprise Customer Management

Primary technical escalation for Tier-1 manufacturers. Pre-install audits, cross-functional stakeholder alignment, and long-term account development.

Applications Engineering

Deep spec-in experience with consulting engineers, distributors, and plant engineering. Technical presentations, competitive displacement, and territory growth.

PLC & Controls Diagnostics

Diagnosing and resolving production-critical faults: PLC integration, CAD misalignment, I/O mapping, and system calibration under live production pressure.

Lean & Process Engineering

Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, and PFMEA applied across manufacturing environments. Root cause analysis and process improvement with measurable production impact.

Certifications

Formally credentialed

F

FANUC Robot Operations Suite

HandlingPRO, WeldPRO, ArcTool, Dual Check Safety, iRVision 2D R30iB Plus, Spot & Handling Tool

V

In-Sight 2800 Standard

Cognex vision system certification

P

Presales Associate Certificate

2022 — Technical presales qualification

I

Industrial Pretreatment

Surface and process pretreatment certification

Toronto Science Fair — Gold Medalist

Academic honours in science and engineering

B

Ontario Tech University

Bachelor of Engineering — Manufacturing Engineering (2022)

Let's build
something real

Open to conversations about robotics, vision systems, automation strategy, or interesting engineering challenges. Based in Detroit, MI — available across North America.

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