About Us
Bravo Team LLC is an engineering design and fabrication company on mission to help its partners develop quality technical solutions and products in a cost effective and timely manner. We accomplish our mission by providing customers peace of mind through their solution development process, from initial design to plant floor implementation. As a result, Bravo Team has provided quality solutions to numerous companies, from Fortune 500 companies to individual inventors.
We provide quality solutions in:
- Machine Design
- Automation and Controls
- Fabrication, Machining, and Build to Print
- Product development
At its core, Bravo Team takes pride in helping customers solve problems and achieve their goals in a timely and cost effective manner. Contact us to see how we can impact your organization.
Meet Our Engineering Team
Our engineers don’t simply take jobs, we take responsibility. We do our best to help you achieve your goals on time and within budget.

Joshua Tarbutton, Ph.D.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Joshua Tarbutton, Ph.D., P.E.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
- 15+ years in Research and Development of Advanced Mechatronic Systems
- Mechanical Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy, Clemson University
- Registered Professional Engineer - State of North Carolina (Machine Design)
- Platoon Sergeant Veteran - United States Army
Specialties
Machine & Instrumentation Design, Agile Product Development, Research & Development, CAD Modeling, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering, Sheet Metal Design, Data Analysis & Simulation, Technical Writing, Manufacturing, MATLAB, Software Development, Algorithm Development, Data Acquisition, LabVIEW, Budgeting, Project & Team Management, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Project Scoping, Quality Assurance, CNC Programming & Machining, Fabrication, TIG/MIG/Stick Welding & Surface Grinding.

Dan Hoch, P.E.
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Dan Hoch, P.E.
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
- 20+ years of Product Development in partnership with over 100+ companies
- Mechanical Engineering – Master of Science, University of Wisconsin Madison
- Mechanical Engineering – Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin Madison
- Business Management – Bachelor of Science, West Chester University
- Registered Professional Engineer – State of North Carolina (Thermal-Fluids)
Specialties
Thermal-Fluid Design, Manufacturing, Plastic Design, Machine Design, Welding, Fabrication, Budgeting, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis & Agile Product Development

Ronnie Fesperman, Ph.D.
Chief Technology Officer
Ronnie Fesperman, Ph.D., P.E., PMP
Chief Technology Officer
- 20+ years of Precision Engineering & Machine Design
- Mechanical Engineering – Doctor of Philosophy, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Registered Professional Engineer – State of North Carolina (Machine Design) & Project Management Professional
Specialties
Machine & Instrumentation Design, Agile Product Development, Research & Development, CAD Modeling, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering, Sheet Metal Design, Finite Element Analysis, Data Analysis & Simulation, Technical Writing, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, Tolerance Stack-up Analysis, Manufacturing, MATLAB, Metrology, Machine Tool Metrology & Diagnostics, Calibration, & Measurement Uncertainty, Software Development, Algorithm Development, Data Acquisition, LabVIEW, Budgeting, Project & Team Management, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Project Scoping, Quality Assurance, CNC Programming & Machining, Fabrication, TIG/MIG/Stick Welding & Surface Grinding.

Mohran Al Jurdi
Quality Control Manager & Project Manager
Mohran Al Jurdi
Quality Control Manager & Project Manager
- Mechanical Engineering – Bachelor of Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Specialties
Project & Team Management, Technical Sales, Project Scoping, Budgeting, Quality Control, ISO Documentations & Audits, Machine Design, SolidWorks CAD Modeling, Rapid Prototyping, Welding & Fabrication
Languages
English, Arabic, Spanish

Jordan Burch, P.E.
Co-Founder & Mechanical Design Engineer
Jordan Burch, P.E.
Co-Founder & Mechanical Design Engineer
- Mechanical Engineering – Bachelor of Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Professional Engineer in Process - State of North Carolina (Machine Design)
- Veteran - United States Army
Specialties
Machine Design, Product Development, CAD Modeling, Rapid Prototyping, Sheet Metal Design, CNC Programming & Machining, Welding, and Fabrication

Jesse Chen
Mechanical Design Engineer
Jesse Chen
Mechanical Design Engineer
- Mechanical Engineering – Master of Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (In Progress)
- Mechanical Engineering – Bachelor of Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Specialties
Machine Design, Manufacturing, Agile Product Development, CAD Modeling, Rapid Prototyping, Sheet Metal Design, Quality Assurance, MATLAB, Manual Lathe & Milling, Reverse Engineering
Languages
English, and Mandarin Chinese

Stu Draughn
Electrical Engineer
Stu Draughn
Electrical Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer - Bachelor of Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Specialties
Automation & Controls, Technology Integration, Software Development, Information Technology, PCB Design & Assembly, Hardware & Firmware Design, Embedded Systems, Audio & Telecommunications Systems, C & C++ Programming, Python Programming, Linux, MATLAB, Reverse Engineering, and Algorithm Development

Keith Hallman
Computer Engineer
Keith Hallman
Computer Engineer
- Computer Engineering – Bachelor of Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Specialties
PCB Design & Assembly, Hardware & Firmware Design, Embedded Systems, Automation/Control System, Information Technology, Networking, Audio Signal Analysis, Operational Amplifiers, Audio Effect Boards, and Coding & Programming (C, C++, Python, Linux & MATLAB)


Alex McIntyre
Mechanical Design Engineer
Alex McIntyre
Mechanical Design Engineer
- Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor of Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Specialties
Machine Design, Rapid Prototyping, CAD Modeling, Finite Element Analysis, Python Programming, Manual Lathe & Milling, TIG/MIG/Stick Welding & Fabrication

Essam Namouz, Ph.D., P.E.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Essam Namouz, Ph.D., P.E.
Mechanical Design Engineer
- 10+ years of Product Development in partnership with multiple Fortune 500 companies
- Industrial Engineering – Doctor of Philosophy, Clemson University
- Mechanical Engineering – Master of Science, Clemson University
- Mechanical Engineering – Bachelor of Science, Clemson University
- Registered Professional Engineer – State of South Carolina (Machine Design)
Specialties
Machine Design, Manufacturing, CAD Modeling, Agile Product Development, Value Engineering, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering, MATLAB, Finite Element Analysis, Quality Assurance, Mechatronics Systems, Automation & Controls, Information Technology, PCB Design & Assembly, & C & Python Programming.
Languages
English, Arabic

Cody Orlovsky, EIT
Co-Founder & Computer/Electrical Engineer
Cody Orlovsky, EIT
Co-Founder & Computer/Electrical Engineer
- Computer Engineering – Bachelor of Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Professional Engineer in Process - State of North Carolina
Specialties
Product Development, PCB Design & Assembly, Hardware & Firmware Design, Embedded Systems, Automation/Control System, Information Technology, Networking, Audio and Telecommunication Systems, Mobile Application Development, Coding & Programming (C, C++, Python, Linux & MATLAB) & Soldering

Gunner Petrea
Mechatronic Engineer
Gunner Petrea
Mechatronic Engineer
- Mechanical Engineering – Master of Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Specialties
Machine Design, Additive Manufacturing, Product Development, CAD Modeling, PCB Design & Assembly, Hardware & Firmware Design, Embedded Systems, Automation/Control System, and Coding & Programming (C++, Python & MATLAB)

Michael Pynn
Electrical Engineer
Michael Pynn
Electrical Engineer
- Electrical Engineering – Bachelor of Science, University of Connecticut
Specialties
Product Development, PCB Design & Assembly, Hardware & Firmware Design, Embedded Systems, Automation/Control System, Information Technology, Networking, Audio and Telecommunication Systems, Mobile Application Development, Coding & Programming (C, C++, Python, Linux & MATLAB) & Soldering

Nick Soave
Mechanical Design Engineer
Nick Soave
Mechanical Design Engineer
- Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor of Science, Kennesaw State University
- Engineer in Training - State of North Carolina (Machine Design)
Specialties
Machine Design, Manufacturing, CAD Modeling, Rapid Prototyping, Sheet Metal Design, Finite Element Analysis, Reverse Engineering, Complex Mechanical Assemblies, Industrial Packaging Machinery, Quality Assurance, MATLAB, Manual Lathe & Milling, Fabrication & MIG/TIG/Stick Welding

Ashley Spry, EIT
Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager
Ashley Spry, EIT
Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager
- 9+ years of experience in designing and testing mechanical engineered systems
- Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science, North Carolina State University
- Engineer in Training - State of North Carolina
Specialties
Machine Design, CAD Modeling, Rapid Prototyping, Stress Analysis, Data Analysis, Budgeting, Project Management, Strategic Planning

Avery Turley
Mechatronic Engineer
Avery Turley
Mechatronic Engineer
- Mechanical Engineering – Bachelor of Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Specialties
Machine Design, Additive Manufacturing, Product Development, CAD Modeling, Rapid Prototyping, Sheet Metal Design, PCB Design & Assembly, Hardware & Firmware Design, Embedded Systems, Automation/Control System, Coding & Programming (C, C++, Python, Linux & MATLAB) & Soldering

Alex Vega
Mechatronic Engineer
Alex Vega
Mechatronic Engineer
- Mechanical Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy (In Process), University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor of Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Specialties
Machine Design, Automation/Control System, Technology Integration, Software Development, Algorithm Development, Product Development, CAD Modeling, Rapid Prototyping, PCB Design & Assembly, Embedded Systems, and Coding & Programming (C, C++, Python & MATLAB)
Languages
English & Spanish
Meet Our Machine Shop Team

John Burch
Machine Shop Manager & CNC Programmer
John Burch
Machine Shop Manager & CNC Programmer
- 40+ years of experience in Mechanical Design, Injection Molding, CNC Machining & Fabrication
Specialties
Machine Design, Manufacturing, Plastic Design, CAD Modeling, Rapid Prototyping, Sheet Metal Design, Budgeting, Project & Team Management, Project Scoping, Quality Assurance, Reverse Engineering, Injection Mold Design, Die-Cast Mold Design, High Precision Machining, CNC Programming & Machining, Manual Lathe & Milling, Fabrication, Surface Grinding & MIG/TIG/Stick Welding

Rich Neal
CNC Machinist & Fabricator
Rich Neal
CNC Machinist & Fabricator
- 17+ years of CNC machining, programming and fabrication
- Business - Associates Degree, WyoTech
Specialties
Manufacturing, CAD Modeling, Reverse Engineering, CNC Programming & Machining, Fabrication, Machine Shop Management, Project Scoping, Quality Assurance, Manual Lathe & Milling, Surface Grinding & MIG/Stick Welding

Jason Tucker
CNC Machinist & Programmer
Jason Tucker
CNC Machinist & Programmer
- 25+ years of experience in CNC Machining & Fabrication
Specialties
CNC Programming & Machining, Manual Lathe & Milling, SolidWorks HSM Works & Surface Grinding
We are always looking for individuals to join our team. Want to join our special forces engineering team?
Core Principles
We understand how frustrating it is to have incredible vision and ideas, and yet lack key resources for turning those into finished products. Technical risk is often high, and everything needs to be done ASAP.
It’s why we believe engineers and individuals deserve to have the support they need to push projects to completion. And it all starts with aligning to what success looks like. When we all know the picture of success, and are equipped to take on the mission, we will succeed. It’s how we’ve helped dozens of teams, inventors, and Fortune 500 companies create a better finished product quickly.
Our guiding principles
We will help anyone create physical objects or software from their ideas.
We are a team of self-managing experts unified by the purpose of creating client value.
We exist to create dynamic engineering impact.
We value a superior customer experience over profit.
Our customers' problems are our problems.
We take complete ownership of our commitments
We are constant learners that add client value through new technologies.
We hire the most talented engineers available to create client value.
We train junior engineers to multiply our capacity.
We share our financial success with the team and community