Experience

6+ Years In Ocean Innovation

Seaworthy Collective

Founder & CEO, June 2020 - Present

Startup community & venture studio empowering entrepreneurs in regenerative ocean and climate impact
Crafted vision to co-create ventures and grow existing startups to develop regenerative systems at scale. Led team of 10-20, helping 20 startups achieve over $6 million in funding in less than a year, plus building and educating a community of over 2000.

Leidos / NIWC (Formerly SPAWAR)

Mechanical Engineer, Apr. 2017 - June 2020

Navy contractor providing R & D for maritime systems

Contributed to multiple marine technology projects with lab and field test support, as well as mechanical design, fabrication, and assembly.

Bluefin Robotics / General Dynamics

Test Engineer / Marine Operations Engineer, Aug. 2015 - Mar. 2017

Unmanned underwater vehicle manufacturer, acquired by defense contractor

Managed and participated in testing of UUVs including vehicle pre/post dive checkouts, factory acceptance tests, test procedures, vehicle operations and maintenance, launch and recovery, and offshore troubleshooting.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst.

Engineering Assistant III, May 2014 - Aug. 2014

The world's leading, independent, non-profit organization dedicated to ocean research, exploration, and education
Developed and evaluated concepts for the Clio autonomous underwater vehicle, conducting hydrodynamics simulations calculating floatation, nose cone shape, Myring hull profile, and resulting drag forces for vehicle design.