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Richmond, Indiana, United States

Connersville, Indiana, United States

Columbus, Indiana Usa

In charge of developing and the integration of smart robot automation throughout Faurecia Clean Mobility North America. • Worked directly with plant teams to determine what processes would be the most viable for automation.• Developed a team for the division that can be used to continue automation development and plan automation for new programs.• Managed over a $2 Million budget for the use of implementing automation through our North America plants.• Designed, built, and tested automation designs to include bin picking with a 3D Cognex camera, pick and place of parts into different machines, and automating quality check stations.• Researched existing technology for use in the automotive industry.

Monterey, Ca

• Lead the development of an Aerial Manipulator prototype and proof of concept for use with Naval Helicopters during shipboard operations and cargo recovery.• Advanced the development of a control system for autonomous spacecraft navigation and obstacle avoidance.• Used Solid Works, MATLAB, Simulink, and ROS (Robotic Operating System) to design and model various Aerial Manipulators for use on air and spacecraft.• Used computer vision systems and basic machine learning to track an object for path planning of robotic manipulators and spacecraft.• Debug robotics programs to improve the implantation of two cameras into an aerial manipulator control system.• Process sensor data for the tracking system of an aerial manipulator and path planning of a cube satellite. Also, used sensor input for a force feedback sensing system for an aerial manipulator. • Design software to control robotic systems for applications, such as military defense or manufacturing.• Design robotic systems, such as automatic vehicle control, autonomous vehicles, advanced displays, advanced sensing, robotic platforms, computer vision, or telematics systems.• Write algorithms or programming code for ad-hoc robotic applications to test specific portions or task of a robotic design.

Hampton Roads Nrotc Unit, Norfolk, Va

Operations Officer for 3 schools (Old Dominion University, Norfolk State University, and Hampton Roads University), 325 midshipmen, and 9 officers. Planned and executed all major Naval ROTC events to include graduation, inspection, summer training, and Navy tours. As an instructor was the primary sailing instructor and taught Naval Ship Systems and Naval Weapon Systems. • Successfully trained and qualified of 105 midshipmen in small boat handling, basic seamanship, and navigation.• Commissioning Officer responsible for the commissioning process of 325 midshipmen to include commissioning physicals, career selection, and course validation.• Routinely deconflicted schools for all three schools when it came to Naval ROTC events.• Spent last 6 months as the senior manager of the Norfolk State University detachment. Oversaw the training and development of 43 midshipmen.

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 - Norfolk, Va

Division Officer. Led a team of 39 sailors in the daily maintenance of 12 MH-60s both at home or while deployed as well as overseen their personal qualifications. Trained in helicopter tactics and operations to acquire the qualification of helicopter aircraft commander and functional check flight pilot. • Developed and implemented a system from simplifying the logging of maintenance and flight records to reduce the error rates between the two systems down to less than 1%. • Responsible for flying aircraft after major maintenance to ensure the quality of maintenance and safe for flight.• Enforce safety regulations to minimize impact to the maintenance schedule and ensure aircraft are safe for flight.• Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation. • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. • Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance. • Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, the quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel. • Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules. • Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance. • Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.

Pensacola, Florida Area

Trained in Naval Aviation starting with ground school at NAS Pensacola, then VT-2 flying the T-6 Texan II and finally HT-28 flying the Bell 206 Jet Ranger.• Earned a commercial rotary pilot license.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering, 3.49

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering, 3.22