A brief résumé of my Curriculum Vitae

 

What Whom Where When
Born   Medford, Oregon, U.S.A. 1960
Studied reading, writing, arithmetic Griffin Creek Grade School Medford, Oregon 1966-1972
Attended and Graduated Reynolds High School Portland, Oregon 1974-1978
Undergraduate Studies: math, physics, chemistry, statics, German California State University, Chico Chico, California 1980-1982
Undergraduate Studies: Major :— Aeronautical Engineering (dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, gas dynamics, aerodynamics, vibrations, aircraft structures, vibes lab, wind tunnel lab, aero lab, senior design, etc.) California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California 1984-1987
Work Experience      
  • Developed payroll accounting system (Lotus 123) and CAD document control system (DOS batch files).
  • Defined CAD drafting standards and menu template system for newly-adopted AutoCAD for engineering dept.
 Aero Union Corporation Chico, California 1981-1984
  • General aircraft maintenance, overhaul, and fabrication, working under licensed A&P mechanic.
 The late John Dagle, proprietor San Luis Obispo, California 1984-1985
  • Machinist/fabricator — building tooling and fixtures for commuter airline maintenance department
 Wings West Airlines San Luis Obispo, California 1985-1987
  • Performed CNC machining of plastic injection molds.
  • Developed digitizing and copy-milling system for accurate reproduction of aluminum mold cavities from cast urethane models of boat propeller blades.
 Piranha Propellers San Luis Obispo, California 1988-1990
  • Managed AutoCAD document creation and management for 4-man drafting department, producing approximately 1,000 D-size drawing sheets per year.
  • Managed workstation configuration and defined drafting standards and formats, so that documentation was uniform and consistent.
  • Performed engineering "take-offs" of customer-supplied architectural drawing packages to determine scope of work.
  • Designed electrical and mechanical 240VAC, 400AMP distribution panels and enclosure for theater lighting system.
 Teatronics

San Luis Obispo, California

 1990-1992
  • Managed 6-man tool room for plastic injection molding operation.
 S&S Associates / Amerex San Luis Obispo, California 1993-1995

Started my own business with partner Tom Weltner doing mold-making, product design and development.

  • Design and initial mold tooling development of the EggLite product.
  • Design and fabrication of aluminum die-cast tooling for the now-ubiquitous Lemon and Lime squeezer for Utensils of Mexico.

Performed engineering, design, and tooling fabrication for numerous other customers including:

 Strategic Tooling and Manufacturing San Luis Obispo, California 1997-2000

Moved the business to Southern Oregon, took on new partners.

See my portfolio for more detailed information on the many projects I have undertaken over the past 25 years.

 Perideo LLC Central Point, Oregon 2000-present