Building Systems That Bring Ideas to Life

I lead engineering teams that turn complex ideas into scalable systems that power products, environments, and experiences people remember. At The Coca-Cola Company and Walt Disney Imagineering, I’ve led multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, software, and embedded systems, bringing clarity to ambiguity and delivering solutions that perform reliably in real-world operations.

Mechanical Engineer · MBA (International Business, 2026 Candidate)
M.A. (Art & Technology) · PMP

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A World of Experience

Designing and delivering complex systems that power customer experiences and global products, with work spanning cruise ships, themed environments, hospitality settings, and global equipment innovation.

Coca-Cola Euro-Pacific Partners — Brussels, Belgium

R&D and innovation development.

Disney Cruise Line — Shipboard Deployment

Leading technical teams during installation and activation of guest-facing entertainment systems.

Thermoplan — Weggis, Switzerland

Global manufacturing partnership and equipment development.

Engineering Collaboration — Istanbul, Turkey

Cross-functional development with international engineering teams.

Fiera Milano — Milan, Italy

Global industry, technology, and innovation exposure.

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Selected work across R&D, immersive experiences, and scaled deployment.

Spirited — Technical Program Lead

Prototype-to-production platform for self-service cocktails at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta). Led cross-functional engineering through venue deployment.

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TikiTech — Interactive Experience Control System

Unreal Engine–driven interactive environment where guest actions dynamically control lighting, audio, and physical set pieces through Arduino and Raspberry Pi systems.

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Star Wars Hotel: Galactic Starcruiser Patent Design

Co-inventor on projection patent enabling real-time targeting of fast-moving objects for ultra-low latency effects.

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Pandora — The World of Avatar

Special Effects Designer (Walt Disney Imagineering). Area-development contributions to Disney’s Animal Kingdom noted for bioluminescent environments and signature attractions.

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Project Horizons — Themed Entertainment Venue

Blending physical and digital worlds: guests create avatars and interact via VR and physical gameplay. Storyland Studios design contest entry (2024).

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Pirates of the Caribbean — Animatronics & Effects

Refurbishment of the auction scene—integrating special effects and animatronics for show quality, reliability, and maintainability.

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Background

Leadership roles spanning innovation, manufacturing operations, and integrated show systems.

Senior Engineering Manager, Global Equipment Innovation

The Coca-Cola Company — Atlanta, GA 2022 – Present

Lead innovation pipeline and R&D from idea → prototype → market across multiple product lines.
Drive AI, automation, and emerging tech to accelerate prototyping and unlock new consumer experiences.
Guide cross-functional squads through experimentation, user validation, and design optimization.
Manage build-vs-buy and global vendor partnerships; own budget, contracts, and delivery.

Manufacturing Manager, Engineering Services

The Walt Disney Company — Orlando, FL 2021 – 2022

Managed 300,000 sq. ft. manufacturing/refurb facility (100+ team members) to meet production & quality targets.
Coordinated scheduling & logistics for complex overhauls and repairs to return assets on time.
Oversaw fabrication/maintenance of advanced mechanical systems; improved safety and reliability.

Cofounder & Technical Director

Horizons Design Initiative — Orlando, FL 2021

Engineering consulting & technical leadership for complex mechanical & integrated systems.
ROMs, scopes, and resource plans aligning budget, schedule, and ops with objectives.
Led prototyping, integration, and fabrication; vendor management for safety, quality, delivery.

Show Mechanical & Special Effects Designer

Walt Disney Imagineering — Orlando, FL 2015 – 2020

Delivered large-scale mechanical, control, and integrated systems for global projects.
Managed multi-year vendor partnerships and resolved complex engineering/fab challenges.
Led installation, testing, and commissioning; ensured maintainability and show reliability.
Upgraded electromechanical systems to reduce downtime and extend lifecycle.

Creative Collaborator — Moon Studio Network

Global/Remote Ongoing

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Concept collaboration across experiential, set/prop, and interactive builds.
Rapid prototyping + technical direction for immersive installations.

Early Career — MK Project Team & EPCOT Attractions

Walt Disney World 2013–2015

Magic Kingdom Project Team (2015): hands-on engineering support for on-site projects.
Attractions Cast Member, EPCOT (2013–2014): Sum of All Thrills; operations & guest experience foundations.

Education & Certifications

Education and credentials supporting engineering leadership, innovation, and scaled delivery.

MBA — International Business

Louisiana State University - Shreveport

In Progress · Expected 2026

Focus: strategy, finance, global operations, and organizational leadership.

MA — Art & Technology

University of Oklahoma

Interactive media & experience design, game engine and 3D design tools, artificial intelligence, and fabrication workflows.

BS — Mechanical Engineering

Auburn University

Mechanical systems design, advanced manufacturing processes, automation and control systems, and rapid prototyping.

Professional Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Cornell — Applied Machine Learning & AI
OSHA 30 — Construction
Disney Leadership Program
IDEO U — Ideas to Action; Leading Teams to Innovation

Awards & Recognition

Recognition across themed entertainment, engineering, and community service.

2025

🏆 Coca-Cola — Change Champion

2023

🏆 TEA — Brand Experience: Galactic Starcruiser

2022

🤝 Disney VoluntEars — 50 for 50 Volunteer Recipient

2021

🏆 TEA — Attraction: Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

🏆 TEA — Attraction: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

2020

🏆 TEA — New Park Land: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

2019

💡 Walt Disney Imagineering — Inventor Award

2018

🏆 TEA — Attraction Reimagining: Frozen Ever After

🏆 TEA — Area Development: Pandora — The World of Avatar

🤝 Points of Light — Presidential Volunteering Service Award

Off the Clock

Personal projects and experiences that reflect how I think, build, and recharge.

Family adventures outdoors — Family adventures!

About

I’m an engineering and delivery leader operating at the intersection of creativity, scale, and execution. My work spans global brands and permanent installations, from early R&D and prototyping through deployment into always-on, real-world environments where performance, reliability, and operational impact matter. With a background that blends mechanical engineering, immersive experience design, and an MBA, I bring both technical credibility and business judgment to complex delivery challenges. As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), I’m known for bringing structure to ambiguity, aligning diverse stakeholders, and translating ambitious ideas into durable, market-ready systems. My focus is on human-centered equipment UX, operational excellence, and scalable platforms designed to be built, deployed, and sustained at enterprise scale.

Focus: Designing and delivering human-centered systems that scale operationally and perform reliably in real-world environments.

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Connecting with peers and collaborators in engineering leadership, program management, and innovation. Experience spanning R&D, themed entertainment, and large-scale manufacturing. Atlanta-based, with a global perspective.

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