I’m a mechanical engineer with over 12 years of product development experience — from John Deere to privately held manufacturers across the Midwest. I’ve worked on everything from semi-tractors and internal combustion engines to fans and 3D printing technology, handling roles from hands-on design to developing NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) test plans for complex systems.

A few years ago, I stepped away from corporate life after building a successful real estate business. But I realized I missed solving technical challenges and helping businesses grow. That’s why I started Novel Engineering: to bring the kind of expert-level product development guidance you’d expect at a Fortune 500 company to small and midsize businesses — without the bureaucracy or overhead.

At Novel Engineering, I specialize in applying right-sized, high-rigor product development strategies. I work with leadership teams to reduce risk, improve predictability, and make key technical decisions with confidence — all while tailoring solutions to the scale and needs of their organization.