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Centennial, Colorado, United States

• Classical hand calculation analysis of aluminum structures • Finite element analysis of composite structures using FEMAP• Authored portions of Project Specific Certification Plan (PSCP)• Wrote Quality Manual and Work Order Procedure documents to establish Quality System• Reverse engineered airframe• Analysis of multi staged high altitude balloon payload using SolidWorks Motion Analysis to determine rotational dynamics• Updated 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings of Thermal Protection System (TPS) to address requirements from aerodynamics group• Preformed testing on full scale parts and mechanisms• Designed composite and metallic parts for satellite launch vehicle• Surface modeling of complex composite parts• Tolerance analysis on tooling and structures • Created 2D and 3D drawings for parts and assemblies for quoting and fabrication utilizing SolidWorks, Catia V5 and 3Dx• Redesign of critical components to alleviate low margins based• 3D printing and machining of prototypes• Composites design in 3DX Caita for major wing structure

Laramie, Wy

* Designed mechanical, optomechanical, and electromechanical products through the use of SolidWorks.* Responsible for leading system design reviews, creating mechanical drawings for manufactured parts and producing engineering compliance reports. * Design, analyze, build and test special-purpose equipment, systems and/or instrumentation for commercial or research purposes.* Evaluated mechanical, optomechanical and electromechanical systems and products.* Performed static structural analysis and produces stress reports for airborne instrumentation withrespect to aerodynamic and inertial loading in various flight conditions.* Designed, assembled and configured engineering prototype models.* Documented projects including technical drawings, engineering reports, test procedures, and test reports.

Laramie, Wyoming

• Certified Airport Rescue Fire Fighter; Certified Aircraft Fueler (Jet-A and 100LL).• Maintaining infrastructure; fueling and relocation of aircraft; maintenance of airfield facilities and equipment; snow removal from over 80 acres of runway and taxiway surfaces.• Inventory management; fabrication using saws, hand and power tools.• Operation of heavy vehicles including ARFF truck, back-hoe, tractor, forklift, and airport snowplows.

Wyoming

• ABC Certified Mixed Martial Arts Referee• Over 100 bouts refereed in 3 states (Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota)• Tasked with ensuring the Unified MMA rules set out by the ABC are followed before, during, and after each bout is conducted. • Ensuring fighter safety by pausing or stopping the fight as necessary to assess fouls, medical situations, and cage malfunctions

Wyoming

• ABC Certified Mixed Martial Arts Referee• Judging bouts based on criteria laid out by by the ABC to determine round and fight winner • Over 100 bouts judged in 2 states (Wyoming and Nebraska)

Jackson, Wy

• Design, fabrication, and assembly of a mix of off the shelf and custom parts for assembly and testing multiple generations of precision optical systems. • Utilizing oscilloscopes/digitizers for data collection. • Worked with a geographically separated team in development of core technologies, meeting deadlines and producing of deliverables. • Troubleshooting optical alignment errors and repairing components and systems.• Working with local and regional machine shops for fabrication of precision custom parts.• Primary hardware engineer in development of a novel, laser and high speed camera based 3D depth capture technology and development of MEMS based H.U.D. demonstration unit for USAF.• Developed procedures and fixtures for alignment of multiple optical systems.

• Learning the basics of technical drawings, SolidWorks, optical alignment techniques, familiarization with cleanroom practices• Fabrication of parts in house using lathe and mill. • Arithmetic and geometric calculations of design parameters.

Jackson, Wy

• Worked with directly with customers to provide solutions to a multitude of problems.• Inventory and supply procurement; maintaining order, cleanliness, and organization of floor and excess inventory.

Jackson, Wy

• Lawn care and irrigation specialist for a 2000+ acre ranch located just outside Jackson, WY• Duties included maintenance on ranch equipment, animal care and relocation, and other ranch hand and grounds keeping duties.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

Principles and practices of mechanical engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Physics Plus

Activities and Societies: University of Wyoming Track and Field TeamSenior Research: Nominal Precision of a Custom Design High Speed.

High School, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Football, Track and Field