apr 2023 - present
quell (open source)
software engineer
Deployed a new major feature version of the software, replacing deprecated dependencies vital to the operation of the library, increasing Jest testing and TypeScript coverage, including repairing previously broken tests that were not compatible with TypeScript, and modularizing Redis functionality, cleaning up the technical debt for future developers of the GraphQL query caching solution developer tool.
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jan 2020 - mar 2023
ingersoll rand/tuthill pump group
applications engineer
Generated complete engineered-to-order project bids ranging in value up to $200K, from analyzing the customer system application, selecting the optimal product size and materials, designing customized components for manufacturing according to specific customer application conditions, applying the appropriate sales margins, and developing the technical offer documentation.
Project ManagementContinuous ImprovementTechnical CommunicationTechnical DocumentationSAPSolidWorksSolidWorks PDMAutoDesk AutoCAD MechanicalCustomer RelationsZEISS CalypsoZenDesk
sep 2014 - jan 2020
tuthill pump group
design engineer
Executed over 100 engineering change requests to improve manufactured part machinability, quality of components, and ease of assembly, including consolidating and simplifying features and revising drawings and 3D models in a document revision control state management database.
Continuous ImprovementTechnical CommunicationTechnical DocumentationRoot Cause Analysis5 WhysSAPSolidWorksSolidWorks PDMAutoDesk AutoCAD MechanicalResearch & DevelopmentZEISS CalypsoMiniTAB
nov 2011 - sep 2014
tuthill pump group
mechanical engineer
Designed and implemented testing strategies to evaluate the life long performance of our pumps, investigated engineering solutions to material inconsistencies, and supported Senior Engineers in the research and development of new manufacturing processes and pump technologies.
Continuous ImprovementTechnical DocumentationSAPSolidWorksSolidWorks PDMAutoDesk AutoCAD MechanicalAutoDesk InventorResearch & Development
playtabase
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A games and activities database web application that allows users to add, edit, and search for an activity for their in-person or virtual events using relevant target audience and group size filters.
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chaboo
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A fast paced card-swiping charades game where it's not just about what you act out, but what you aren't allowed to act out.
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andrew dai portfolio website
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Single page website showcasing experience, past projects, design, and social media information for Andrew Dai.

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udemize
Web application for web technologies research that queries ChatGPT for a summary of the tech, competitors, and its pros and cons whiile pulling from Udemy to suggest courses related to the tech

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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Badge
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Issued: September 15, 2023
Built from scratch using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Ant Design in Visual Studio Code by Andrew Dai, deployed via Vercel.