Functional Skills

Financial Due Diligence
M&A Support
Strategy Development
Investment Banking
Commercial Due Diligence
Operational Due Diligence
M&A Transaction Readiness
Blockchain
Business Analysis
Cost Reduction
Leadership Development
Private Equity Investing
Product Support
SQL Analysis
Supply Chain Integration

Software Skills

Artificial Intelligence
Blockchain
Machine Learning
MATLAB
Microsoft Office
PowerBI
Python
SQL
Microsoft Excel
Selenium
MongoDB

Certifications

Series 63
Series 65
Series 7
Series 79
Six Sigma Green Belt

Sector Experience

Aerospace & Defense
Automotive
Energy
Industrials
Manufacturing

Languages

English

Notable Clients

AEA Investors
Cubic
Lockheed Martin
OC Oerlikon
Xometry
Fortune 500

Experience

Liercke Construction, LLC Finance
Co-Founder/Senior Finance Manager
11/2018 - Present
Co-founded small construction firm, responsible for all finance, accounting, and corporate strategy/administration of the business. Profitable year-over-year growing to six figures of revenue in two years time (part-time).
Coeptis Consulting Group Management Consulting
Managing Partner
7/2021 - 11/2024
🎯 Coeptis Consulting Group excels in guiding industrial manufacturing growth amidst corporate and private equity complexities. Specializing in Corporate Development, M&A, and Growth Strategies, we focus on scaling operations and offer clear, actionable strategies for direct execution to transform potential into performance.
Wabtec Corporation Engineering
Mechanical Engineer
11/2020 - 3/2022
Some accomplishments:
• Performed stress analysis using ANSYS Workbench to develop 3D Kt for radiator failure analysis on GO Transit system for evaluation and elimination of root causes.
• Developed Python class module modeling a hybrid locomotive for systems and subsystems behavior and development for NYCT R255 program, leading to better insights around control logic of locomotive.
• Constructed project plan for NYCT Integrated Propulsion Testing platform for hybrid locomotive model.
General Electric Aerospace Engineering
Lead Engineer
6/2014 - 8/2020
• Drove root cause analysis of engine part defects across multiple shops around the world leveraging manufacturing & shop data and analytics skills. Identified and developed an action plan for $50M + of process improvement savings, with $10M saved in the first year.
• Co-led lean manufacturing sprint to develop new scrap code standards for use across all of GE Aviation.
KDCA Management Consulting
Lead Finance Consultant
3/2016 - 8/2016
Performed pro bona consulting for a medicine social media client.
- Performed strategic planning and due diligence of the firm, its positioning, and strategic direction.
- Analyzed and developed financial modeling and statements for 5-year planning and projections.
North Dakota State University Engineering
Graduate Research Assistant
8/2012 - 5/2014
Research and development work for the university and various external organizations, including the ND Game & Fish Department, and GE Aviation, among others. Also, performed laboratory management and machine calibration as a service for the university.
SnoBear, USA Engineering
Mechanical Engineer (Seasonal)
10/2013 - 12/2013
Performed product design, sourcing, and manufacturing process design activities for small automotive/RV manufacturer, specializing in ice fishing vehicles and modifications.
Idaho National Laboratory Data Science / Analytics
Undergraduate Intern
5/2012 - 8/2012
Worked on automotive data analytics services for electric charging station client including developing algorithms for better placement for revenue generation.
Boise State University Product Management / Strategy
Undergraduate Research Assistant
8/2010 - 5/2012
Lead video game programmer (4 reporting to me) for educational math game development using the HP Catalyst grant program utilizing Unity, MATLAB, Blender, Autodesk products, and more.
Kraft Heinz Operations
Engineering & Maintenance Intern
5/2010 - 8/2010
Performed continuous improvement and efficiency projects around the Ore-Ida plant in Ontario, OR. Reduced product waste by $500,000 in the first year.