Mechanical engineer responsible for turning requirements into prototypes and rigorously testing them in preparation for manufacturing for both DoD and commercial customers.

Propulsion engineer developing requirements and designs for a full-flow staged combustion engine of a small launch vehicle.

• Developed models in GNU Octave and NASA CEA of engine performance metrics for aerospike engines and bell nozzles in support of an aerospike engine concept design. • Created a model in GNU Octave and CEA for comparing rocket engine performance for different hydrocarbon fuels and mixture ratios in support of an aerospike engine thrust chamber design.

• Developed multiple models and simulations of electrospray behavior using ANSYS Fluent to support the development and optimization of a novel electrospray thruster in development by UTSI. • Assisted in developing a Technical White Paper for a Space Force Small Business Technology Transfer Phase II contract regarding a novel nanosatellite electric propulsion system: awaiting award decision.• Co-authored a trade study regarding a novel electric propulsion system for Near Space Launch; supported their successful Space Force Small Business Technology Transfer Phase 1 contract. • Conducted research on the capability of micro-propulsion systems to deorbit, station-keep, and perform collision avoidance maneuvers in Low Earth Orbit of nanosatellites and microsatellites using GMAT and FreeFlyer.

Battalion Intelligence Officer (S2)• Produced a nuanced training event scenario that incorporated Counterinsurgency, Operations, and Great Power Competition to challenge a 1200 strong element of SOF and conventional units. • Primary staff member responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing all department-level intelligence collection, analysis, and disseminations. • Conducted numerous research projects into sensitive topics identified by the department for further development and successfully generated eight country study books covering multiple critical CENTCOM countries. Joint Intelligence Officer (Deployment)• Produced 24 Graphic Intelligence Summaries and provided weekly intelligence briefings which in return increasing the leaderships operational decision-making and risk mitigation capabilities. • Led a team of 20+ personnel while also managing an architecture of tactical ground-based, airborne, and national collection systems that expanded. • Coached the intelligence team and developed systems and processes that empowered Advanced Operations Base East to independently collect, analyze, and synthesize intelligence; enabled the opportunity to detain much of the power related to the most active network. Military Intelligence Detachment Commander • Responsible for the conduct of individual and collective training, certification, and validation across intelligence disciplines; including HUMINT, SIGINT, ELINT, OSINT, GEOINT, and intelligence production functions. • Managed a training budget of $25,000; ensured all Military Intelligence Servicemembers received the certifications and qualifications necessary to perform duties on all assigned tasks.• Oversaw the implementation of proper use, accountability, and maintenance of intelligence equipment with an estimated value of $7.7M resulting in zero loss of equipment. • Supervised the tracking for the training, equipment, and personnel readiness of 60 Military Intelligence Soldiers

Battalion Assistant Operations Officer (AS3)• Represented the department at weekly organizational meetings and consistently interacted with senior leadership at the organizational level – effectively communicating current and future operations plans to ensure effective execution of level training events. • Assists in the training of a 600+ Airborne Infantry Department with the dual mission of executing opposing forces operations in support of the Joint Readiness Training Center and conducting real world missions and tasks. • Developed the department’s preparation course increasing the school’s graduation rate from 10% to 40%. Company Executive Officer• Supervised the maintenance and accountability of over $11 million worth of property and coordinated logistical support for 16 military training exercises • Mentored six junior officers and provided them with sound guidance on tactical and administrative matters. • Assumed the role of the Company Commander and successfully led the Company on two training operations.Platoon Leader• Responsible for the health, welfare, and training of a 35-Soldier Airborne, Infantry Platoon.• Successfully executed team trainings and exercises and 18 Joint Readiness Training Center Rotations. • Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of the teams’ weapons, vehicles, and communications equipment valued at $3M.