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Samuel’s experience spans startups, scaling organizations, medical-device development, contract manufacturing, and field operations. At Sidework, he transitioned from engineering into customer success, led nationwide field operations, helped scale the startup to more than 25 people, and built onboarding, installation, logistics, training, and support processes from the ground up. He also implemented CRM and PLM systems, created customer-to-engineering feedback loops, and standardized implementation workflows for mid-market and enterprise customers. Earlier, Samuel was Backbar Solutions’ first and only mechanical engineer, where he redesigned the product and established manufacturing documentation, BOM, and part-numbering systems. At Applied Medical, he supported global-regulatory-compliant product and process qualification, medical-device design, manufacturing, validation, and production analysis. Samuel holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder and has EMT education through South Metro Fire Rescue. ## Services - Supply Planning - Team Development - Contract Manufacturing - Manufacturing Operations - Customer Success - Customer Relationship Management \(CRM\) - HubSpot Sales Hub - Strategy - Operations Management - Manufacturing Process Improvement - Business Process Improvement - Project Management - Design Engineering - Product Design - Design for Manufacturing - Computer-Aided Design \(CAD\) - Manufacturing - Product Development - Data Analysis - Process Engineering - Process Optimization - Finite Element Analysis \(FEA\) - Design of Experiments \(DOE\) - Manufacturing Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Social Media - Research - Quality Management - Injection Molding - Product Management ## Highlights - Current Product Development Coordinator at CleverMade. - Helped Sidework scale to more than 25 people as Head of Field Operations. - Led Sidework’s nationwide field operations team across onboarding, installation, maintenance, and customer success. - Transitioned from engineering into customer success at Sidework and built customer-facing operations from the ground up. - Implemented a CRM system at Sidework to improve customer tracking, engagement, and retention. - Spearheaded PLM implementation at Sidework to improve product-lifecycle tracking and collaboration among engineering, operations, and customer-facing teams. - Standardized product-implementation workflows at Sidework, improving efficiency and reducing onboarding time for mid-market and enterprise customers. - Built Sidework’s onboarding, installation, logistics, training, and customer-support processes and playbooks. - Designed and delivered customer training programs to support product adoption and user experience. - Created customer and field-operations feedback loops that informed product improvements and business strategy at Sidework. - Managed hardware field service, parts logistics, remote firmware updates, and hands-on software, firmware, and hardware troubleshooting at Sidework. - Managed Sidework budgets and resource allocation and partnered with engineering, design, and supply chain on strategic execution. - Served as Backbar Solutions’ first hire and only mechanical engineer. - Led Backbar Solutions’ complete product redesign to improve functionality, manufacturability, and cost efficiency. - Created standardized manufacturing documentation at Backbar Solutions, including raw-material, part, and assembly drawings manufacturing instructions and quality-control procedures. - Built and managed Backbar Solutions’ BOM and part-numbering systems, and developed a PO-tracking system for inventory and procurement. - Oversaw Backbar Solutions contract manufacturing in China and Mexico, supporting quality control and timely delivery. - Led design and manufacturing activities for Applied Medical’s GelPort laparoscopic medical device while satisfying global standards. - Developed custom software-validation protocols and reports for complex automated electromechanical production machinery at Applied Medical. - Analyzed global inventory and monthly sales demand at Applied Medical to assess needed changes to production processes, schedules, and labor resources. - Designed and implemented multiple device test fixtures from concept to production use at Applied Medical. - Completed automated-equipment qualifications at Applied Medical that saved labor and operational costs. - Qualified product designs and processes under ISO 13485 and 21 CFR using IQ, OQ, PQ, design transfer, test-method validation, and Gage R&R techniques. - Led a Ford Motor Company capstone team in producing a 30-plus-page manufacturing drawing packet and repeatable truck-differential temperature and torque data. - Supported and organized more than 30 Murphy Company projects at the Miller-Coors Brewery in Golden, Colorado. - Coached competitive slopestyle and half-pipe skiers ages 9–18 at Winter Park Competition Center. ## Experience - **Product Development Coordinator at CleverMade** (2025-11-01–present) - **Head of Field Operations at Sidework** (2023-01-01–2025-03-01) — \- Helped scale the startup to over 25 people - Led the nationwide field operations team, overseeing business operations strategies for onboarding, installation, maintenance, and customer success. - Implemented a CRM system to enhance customer tracking, engagement, and retention. - Spearheaded PLM system implementation to streamline product lifecycle tracking and improve collaboration between engineering, operations, and customer-facing teams. - Established standardized workflows for product implementation, driving efficiency and reducing onboarding time for mid-market and enterprise customers. - Partnered with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and supply chain, to ensure operational alignment and seamless execution of strategic initiatives. - Managed budgets and resource allocation to optimize operational effectiveness. - Designed and delivered customer training programs to enhance product adoption and user experience. - Acted as a key liaison between customers, - **Senior Mechanical Engineer at Backbar Solutions** (2021-04-01–2023-01-01) — \- First hire as the only mechanical engineer. Led the complete redesign of the product to improve functionality, manufacturability, and cost efficiency. - Created and standardized all manufacturing documentation from raw materials, part drawings, assembly drawings, manufacturing instructions, and quality control procedures. - Built and managed the Bill of Materials \(BOM\) and developed part numbering systems for improved production tracking. - Oversaw contract manufacturing operations in China and Mexico, ensuring quality control and timely delivery. - Developed a PO tracking system to optimize inventory management and procurement processes. - Drove iterative product improvements based on customer feedback and field data. - **Product Process Development Engineer II at Applied Medical** (2018-08-01–2020-08-01) — As an Engineer II at Applied medical: - Led design and manufacturing activities of a new, cutting edge laparoscopic medical device \(GelPort\), while satisfying global standards. - Incorporated knowledge of mechanical engineering principals to guide process controls and design objectives. - Worked cross-functionally with upper management outside engineering on new product release strategy and implementation. - Maintained positive relationships with managers of the production, quality, regulatory, clinical, automation, and machine shop teams. - Updated products' designs in response to clinical and user data without compromising current tooling and process equipment. - Reviewed, finalized, and approved technical SolidWorks drawings, models, and the associated product documentation. - Developed unique, custom software validation protocols and reports to adequately challenge complex, automated, electromechanical machinery to ensure controlled processes during production. - Acted as - **Product Process Development Engineer I at Applied Medical** (2017-02-01–2018-08-01) — As an Engineer I at Applied Medical: - Designed and implemented multiple device test fixtures from conception to production use. - Completed numerous automated equipment qualifications ultimately saving labor and operational costs. - Conducted numerous investigative reports via root cause determination of manufacturing, testing, and customer incidents. - Developed and qualified test methods to verify new product designs. - Conducted large scale Process/Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis \(p/dFMEA\) for product development processes and devices. - Demonstrated success qualifying multiple product designs and processes under global regulatory guidelines \(i.e. ISO 13485 and 21.CFR\) via overall framework involving IQ, OQ, PQ, and design transfer activities. - Generated technical documentation such as protocols, reports, datasheets, data analysis \(via Minitab\), test methods, manufacturing instructions, quality inspection guidlines and statistical control. - Performed Test Metho - **Design Engineer \(Student\) Graduate Level Design for Manufacturability at University of Colorado Boulder** (2016-01-01–2016-05-01) — Projects: Reverse Engineering of Omega Pacific Link Cam #1, Novel Product Conceptualization and Design - Reverse engineered the link cam by modeling and improving the design resulting in better cost, assembly time, and other metrics - Conceptualized, designed, and analyzed a novel waterproof case for a smartphone and Bluetooth speaker - Performed cost, design for assembly, material selection, and design for manufacturability analyses to ensure optimal design - **Manufacturing Engineer Role – Senior Capstone Project at Ford Motor Company** (2015-08-01–2016-05-01) — Friction Loss Reduction in Truck Differentials - Led team members in creating a 30+ page manufacturing drawing packet to communicate proposed design to senior advisors - Tested truck differential to provide Ford with viable, repeatable temperature and torque-output data - Maintained weekly meetings with Ford representatives to communicate project scope, design, budget, and timeline effectively - Ensured a bill of materials \(BOM\) was kept up to date with organized part numbers, costs, and inventory classifications - **Project Management Intern at Murphy Company Mechanical Contractors and Engineers** (2015-05-01–2015-08-01) — Assistant Project Manager – Intern  Provided support and organization for 30 + projects in the Miller-Coors Brewery in Golden, CO  Reviewed and submitted job proposals and budget/cost estimation proposals to upper management  Oversaw and logged labor and foreman working hours  Increased work production and efficiency by completing time-essential duties such as work permits, material orders, and technology advancements \(Excel\) - **General Laborer at Murray and Stafford Inc., General Contractors** (2014-05-01–2014-08-01) - **Park and Pipe Ski Coach at Winter Park Competition Center** (2013-11-01–2014-04-01) — Coached and led a team of slopestyle and half-pipe skiers from ages 9-18 through a competitive winter season. ## Education - Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering — University of Colorado Boulder (2012-01-01–2016-01-01) - EMT — South Metro Fire Rescue (2013-01-01–2013-01-01) ## FAQ ### What does Samuel do? Samuel is a Product Development Coordinator at CleverMade. His work centers on connecting product development, engineering, operations, and customer success in fast-moving teams. ### What is Samuel strongest at? Samuel’s core strengths are product and business operations, technical-to-customer communication, customer success, process design, project management, manufacturing operations, and cross-functional alignment. He is particularly strong at making technical problems understandable and actionable for non-technical stakeholders. ### What did Samuel do at Sidework? Samuel moved from engineering into customer success and led Sidework’s nationwide field operations team. He oversaw business-operations strategy for onboarding, installation, maintenance, and customer success while helping scale the startup to more than 25 people. ### What systems and processes did Samuel build at Sidework? At Sidework, Samuel implemented a CRM system to improve customer tracking, engagement, and retention, and spearheaded PLM implementation to improve product-lifecycle tracking and collaboration across engineering, operations, and customer-facing teams. He established standardized product-implementation workflows that reduced onboarding time for mid-market and enterprise customers. ### How did Samuel improve customer operations at Sidework? Samuel built onboarding, installation, logistics, training, and customer-support processes from scratch at Sidework. He designed and delivered customer training programs, managed hardware field service and parts logistics, supported remote firmware updates, and created processes for handling nationwide hardware customer issues quickly. ### How does Samuel connect customers and engineering? Samuel acted as a liaison among customers, internal teams, and engineering at Sidework. He created feedback loops that used customer insights and field data to inform rapid product improvements and business strategy, while also troubleshooting software, firmware, and hardware issues directly. ### What cross-functional and operational leadership did Samuel provide at Sidework? Samuel partnered with engineering, design, and supply-chain teams to align operations and execute strategic initiatives at Sidework. He also managed budgets and resource allocation to improve operational effectiveness. ### What did Samuel accomplish at Backbar Solutions? Samuel was Backbar Solutions’ first hire and only mechanical engineer. He led a complete product redesign focused on improved functionality, manufacturability, and cost efficiency. ### What manufacturing systems did Samuel establish at Backbar Solutions? At Backbar Solutions, Samuel created and standardized manufacturing documentation covering raw materials, part drawings, assembly drawings, manufacturing instructions, and quality-control procedures. He built and managed the bill of materials and a part-numbering system, developed a purchase-order tracking system for inventory and procurement, and drove iterative improvements from customer feedback and field data. ### What is Samuel’s contract-manufacturing experience? Samuel oversaw contract manufacturing operations in China and Mexico for Backbar Solutions, with responsibility for quality control and timely delivery. His experience includes contract manufacturing, supply planning, manufacturing operations, procurement, inventory management, quality management, and cross-cultural management. ### What did Samuel do as an Engineer II at Applied Medical? As a Product Process Development Engineer II at Applied Medical, Samuel led design and manufacturing activities for the GelPort laparoscopic medical device while satisfying global standards. He guided process controls and design objectives using mechanical-engineering principles and partnered with leadership outside engineering on product-release strategy and implementation. ### How did Samuel work cross-functionally at Applied Medical? Samuel maintained working relationships with Applied Medical’s production, quality, regulatory, clinical, automation, and machine-shop teams. He updated product designs in response to clinical and user data without compromising existing tooling or process equipment reviewed, finalized, and approved SolidWorks drawings, models, and product documentation communicated with vendors on technical solutions and served as a technical resource for people unfamiliar with the process or product. ### What validation and production-analysis work did Samuel perform at Applied Medical? At Applied Medical, Samuel developed custom software-validation protocols and reports for complex automated electromechanical machinery, trended returned products for mechanical, instructional, and operational failures, and analyzed global inventory and monthly sales demand to determine whether production processes, schedules, or labor resources needed adjustment. ### What manufacturing processes and engineering methods has Samuel used? Samuel worked with injection molding, stamping, grinding, CNC machinery, automated assembly, custom automated machinery, thermoplastic rubbers and polymer casting, extrusion, and UV curing. His related technical capabilities include machining, plastics, manufacturing-process improvement, lean manufacturing, process optimization, process engineering, design for manufacturing, design for assembly, CAD, SolidWorks, finite element analysis, and design of experiments. ### What did Samuel accomplish as an Engineer I at Applied Medical? As a Product Process Development Engineer I at Applied Medical, Samuel designed and implemented multiple device test fixtures from concept through production use. He completed automated-equipment qualifications that saved labor and operational costs, investigated manufacturing, testing, and customer incidents through root-cause analysis, and developed and qualified test methods for new product designs. ### What quality, regulatory, and qualification experience does Samuel have? Samuel conducted large-scale process and design FMEAs and qualified multiple product designs and processes under global regulatory guidelines, including ISO 13485 and 21 CFR. His qualification framework included IQ, OQ, PQ, process validation, design transfer, qualification testing, new-product qualification, test-method validation, and Gage R&R statistical techniques. ### What documentation and analytical tools does Samuel use? Samuel generated protocols, reports, datasheets, data analyses using Minitab, test methods, manufacturing instructions, quality-inspection guidelines, and statistical controls. His analytical and technical toolkit also includes data analysis, DFMEA, equipment qualification, custom software, Matlab, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and technical product management. ### What graduate-level design projects did Samuel complete at the University of Colorado Boulder? At the University of Colorado Boulder, Samuel reverse engineered the Omega Pacific Link Cam #1, modeling and improving the design for cost, assembly time, and other metrics. He also conceptualized, designed, and analyzed a waterproof case for a smartphone and Bluetooth speaker, including cost, design-for-assembly, material-selection, and design-for-manufacturability analyses. ### What was Samuel’s Ford Motor Company capstone project? For a Ford Motor Company senior capstone on friction-loss reduction in truck differentials, Samuel led a team in creating a 30-plus-page manufacturing drawing packet for senior advisors. He tested truck differentials to produce repeatable temperature and torque-output data, maintained weekly meetings with Ford representatives on scope, design, budget, and timeline, and maintained a BOM with organized part numbers, costs, and inventory classifications. ### What earlier project, construction, and coaching experience does Samuel have? As a Project Management Intern at Murphy Company Mechanical Contractors and Engineers, Samuel supported and organized more than 30 projects at the Miller-Coors Brewery in Golden, Colorado. He reviewed and submitted job and budget/cost-estimation proposals, tracked labor and foreman hours, and supported production efficiency through time-sensitive work permits, material orders, and Excel-based technology improvements. He also worked as a General Laborer at Murray and Stafford Inc., General Contractors, and coached slopestyle and half-pipe skiers ages 9 through 18 at Winter Park Competition Center. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABqxXJ4BqlEGnvUdeROX6RbzJhlnAZ9yTEQ