2023—Present
Senior IT Engineer
Automated Conveyor Systems
Systems administration, help desk, machine imaging, patch management, and manufacturing support for approximately 200 users, 200 computers, and 25 servers.
Senior IT Engineer · Manufacturing systems · Virginia
I bridge your IT and AI needs with the realities of manufacturing.
I support the systems behind manufacturing: servers, endpoints, networks, security, ERP/PDM, and the people who depend on them. My next focus is secure AI enablement for operational workflows.
Selected experience
Technology grounded in production realities
2013—2023
IT Manager / Senior Systems & Network Administrator
Precision Shapes Inc.
Led infrastructure and support for 65 users, 100 computers, and eight servers; implemented ShopTech E2 and supported ERP/PDM, virtualization, networks, Microsoft 365, and security.
2005—2013
Manual Machinist & Department Lead
Precision Shapes Inc.
Eight years in long-length machining, including four years as lead—the operational foundation behind my manufacturing-focused approach to IT.
Featured projects
Building toward secure AI operations
Vulnerability Report Assistant
A security-focused tool that converts synthetic scan data into prioritized remediation plans and management summaries.
AI Help-Desk Triage
A human-in-the-loop workflow that classifies synthetic tickets, recommends priority, and prepares technician-ready summaries.
Manufacturing IT Knowledge Assistant
A cited-answer assistant for troubleshooting and support documentation, designed with access controls, refusal behavior, and human review.
Insights
Notes on manufacturing IT and practical AI
Why Manufacturing AI Needs Operations Context
AI projects are more useful when they begin with the realities of production systems, support teams, security, and the people doing the work.
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Interested in manufacturing IT or AI enablement?
I’m based in Madison Heights, Virginia and open to conversations about infrastructure, manufacturing systems, OT, and practical AI roles.