MIT

City Science Group


I am a research affiliate at the MIT Media Lab. My research is focused on new mobility technologies at the City Science Group.

https://www.media.mit.edu/people/jonny/overview/

April 2023 - Present





Consulting


Currently, I have been working on problems in engineering and design. I help startups and companies to build solutions across hardware and connected devices. Focusing on work in mobility, healthcare, batteries, and consumer device spaces.

June 2022 - Present

BIRD

Hardware Product


I lead Bird’s Vehicle Product Team. I worked on Bird’s next-gen hardware products. I worked closely with our executive, industrial design and engineering teams on the vehicle roadmap, early concept design, and developing product architectures for our future products. Prior to my current role, I was the Systems Engineer for 2 years working throughout the product development cycle between our mechanical, electrical, firmware, validation,  and NPI teams to develop industry leading products.

Originally, I was hired as Bird’s first mechanical engineer to design their first in-house scooter, Bird Two. I led the design of the upper-half of the scooter (handlebar system) and was the responsible design engineer for 30+ parts on the Bird Two.

June 2018 - June 2022



Thyra Global

Senior Associate


I worked as a senior associate for Thyra Global, a small Private Equity firm based in NYC.  I worked on their venture capital investments focusing on technology companies with over $70M invested in companies including Metawave, Livestream (acquired by Vimeo), Launcher Space, Pager Health, and Virtru. Researching technology and deal sourcing for automation and transportation.

May 2017 - June 2018 (Full-Time)
December 2016 - May 2017 (Part-Time)

Peloton Tech

Intern


Truck platooning automation technology. Intern for Co-Founder, Dave Lyons. Modeled weight distributions for brake testing. Developed software and hardware for integrating real-time fuel consumption and other sensors into Peloton’s CAN bus.

May 2016 - August 2016

GreenShields

Founder


I founded an aerodynamic add-on company offering a simple solution for school buses. The device was developed at Northwestern University's Segal Design Institute through CFD, wind tunnel, and road testing. The GreenShield was recently tested at Sensor-INC for an accurate measure of efficacy. The Greenshield airfoil saved 2.0% at 40 MPH and 2.6% at 55 MPH in our 3rd party testing. We deployed in Highland Park, Illinois and Panama City, Florida.June 2010 -  May 2016

Medline Industries

Product Design Intern


I was a product design engineer intern working on new medical technologies, instrument redesign and diligence on medical technology. Invented an Antimicrobial Phone Case for hospital use (US 20150076187A1). Medline’s ReadyCare division granted funding for prototyping, lab testing, and a case study to be conducted.  I worked full-time for two summers and part-time during school.

June 2013 - January 2015

Texas Tech

Clark Scholar


Research Intern at Advanced Vehicle Engineering Lab
Worked under Professor Timothy Maxwell on ammonia fuels and engine design research. Focused on alcohol-based emulsifiers for safe storage and the combustion of ammonia fuels.
June 2012 - August 2012


Grandparents Magazine

Co-Founder, Art Direction & Featured Editor


Although the idea for Grandparents Magazine originated months before the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw quarantine as a unique opportunity to grow our connections with our loved ones. As a result, in March of 2020 we began Grandparents Magazine that included a limited print launch.

Grandparents Magazine is a haven for those with an affinity for the analog. This magazine offers a charming twist on the contemporary lifestyle magazine. 

Comprised of photo essays, vignettes and profiles, Grandparents Magazine seeks to enrich your present by honoring the past. Through the modesty of words and images, Grandparents Magazine seeks to capture the mise-en-scène of ordinary lives. grandparents-mag.com 
March 2020 - Present
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