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Dahlgren, Va

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

--- Collection and analysis of test failures for root causes and corrective actions through preparation of analysis reports as required by production--- Optimization of build, test, and repair production flow relative to cost constraints for the betterment of LEAN (waste minimization) manufacturing--- Development and preparation of test and diagnostic programs to aid in the troubleshooting of test failures

Iowa City, Iowa

--- Present weekly the information involving past week's pursuits, analysis of the data collected, as well as plans/goals for future week's accomplishments --- Regularly undergo literary searches in order to incorporate or be made aware of the latest information pertaining to my field --- Utilize COMSOL Multiphysics software to simulate several design iterations to determine the analytical optical model's optimized geometry --- Develop and execute the manufacturing process for the production of optimized textures utilizing nanofabrication --- Upkeep documentation of procedures, data collection, and data analysis

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

--- Development of skills such as multitasking, adaptability to change, good judgment, problem solving, resourcefulness, maintaining high energy, teamwork, verbal communication, and time management--- Maintenance of company standards and following of regulations while preforming duties in a high-paced environment --- Train new staff members through shadowing and mock scenarios as well as an introduction to our computer system and their development of product knowledge --- Establish loyal clientele through recognition of guest and modification to the service they receive based on their preferences

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

Astrophysics Research--- Analysis of various types of data coming in from different instruments on the MARS Express satellite--- Modification of code to expedite the analyzing process --- Due to our PI only being on location 2-3 days out of the week, any questions about next steps in the research other students had were directed through me --- Organize both in-person and video group meetings as well as handling an minor workplace disputes --- Revise article submissions for possible publication in Journal of Geophysical Research - Space Physics

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

Mathematics Research--- Deciphered and calculated several iterations for solutions to mathematically strategic games --- Strategies were then accompanied by newly coded programs to create and solve different scenarios which involved a specific type of game theory --- Kept well-organized documentation, made compilations, and gave reports of any success or failure

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

Glass Physics Research--- Various methods were utilized while creating a colorless and transparent vanadate glass such as changing of the chemical composition of the glass or the oxidation state --- Collaborated with the chemistry department faculty, electrical engineer on staff, and my research advisor --- Garnered experience in determining and ordering necessary supplies not in current possession of the facility as a result of working with atypical equipment; sometimes, the lack of equipment resulted in manufacturing an apparatus myself alongside another staff member

Master Of Science (M.S.), Electrical And Computer Engineering

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics And Physics

Alpha Sigma Alpha Physics Club President of Math Club

In Lieu Of Senior Year In High School