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About Me

Hey, I'm Jake.

I’m an automation consultant focused on practical, high-impact manufacturing solutions. I don’t up-sell needless hardware. I don’t push untested trends. I design, implement, and support systems that make production fast, reliable, and easy for anyone to operate.

At my core, I’m a builder and a tinkerer. I take systems apart—hardware and software—to understand how they actually work, then reshape them into something better suited to the task. That mindset carries through every project: nothing is treated as a black box, and nothing is implemented without understanding how it behaves in production.

In the Beginning...

I’ve been drawn to automated systems from the beginning.

I started in CAD with an initial path toward architecture, but shifted as digital fabrication and automation began reshaping how things get built. That shift led me into manufacturing—and eventually into controls.

I joined the manufacturing industry in 2016, helming an industry-leading support team. That role meant solving real production problems under pressure: debugging systems, supporting operators, and keeping production running. Building on this expertise, I began to work directly with OEM partners to design control systems tailored to their equipment and workflows.

Why Controls?

Controls sit at the intersection of everything in this industry—motion, software, hardware, and processes.

That means that I've been exposed to a wide range of applications involving motion controls. I'm familiar with 2D thermal cutting, machining, robotics, general automation, additive manufacturing, and so much more.

Qualifications

Professional Summary

Application Engineer with 8+ years of experience in CNC automation, control systems, and customer-facing technical support. Specialized in integrating engineering, support, and product development to improve both system performance and user experience. Proven track record of building scalable support tools, delivering technical training, and driving continuous improvement in production environments.

Personal Aptitude Highlights

Results-oriented mindset with focus on client satisfaction and building rapport
Applied, service-based leadership and encouragement of cascading mentorship
Strong presentation and training skills both internal- and external-facing

Technical Skill Highlights

Design, training, diagnostics, and repair of automation control solutions
Automation of CNC, cobot (UR), Arduino, Windows- and Unix-based systems
Familiarity writing and debugging G-Code, Python, cloud API, simple interpreted languages
Interpretation of electromechanical drawings; diagnostics and repair of such systems
Superior MS Office proficiency, including creation of technical and marketing media

Professional Experience

FlashCut CNC; Application Engineer: 2024–Current

Provided B2B partners with expert engineering, training, and support
Oversaw and delegated to Support team on support, repair, and training tasks
Built custom low-code cloud solution to track support and repair tasks
Created or maintained technical literature for 18 products
Coordinated with Sales and Development teams to identify product improvements

FlashCut CNC; various production and support roles: 2016–2024

Planned and implemented Kaizen processes in production and packaging
Assembled, tested, and packaged products across all product lines

ValleyCrest Companies; Landscaping Intern: May–Aug 2014

Led a four-man team to deliver an installation on time and under budget
Reviewed and digitized more than 250 client and subcontractor contracts
Documented 200+ hrs prior work and presented findings to the design team

Education

Bachelors of Science at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: estimated 2026

Area of Study: Technical Systems Management
Coursework: system design, management science, mechanical power systems

Certifications and Awards

UR Certified System Integrator – Universal Robotics
A+ Certification – CompTIA
Eagle Scout Rank – Boy Scouts of America

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