Alexander is an ambitious mechanical engineer with several years of experience in a high-intensity industry aimed at furthering manned spaceflight. He has earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Systems, and is pursuing a M.S. in Aerospace Engineering specializing in Structure Design. The dream of interplanetary exploration feed’s his passion to pursue a challenging career focusing on research and development of new technologies within the aerospace and spaceflight industries. His professional experience, education, and passion for research provides the foundation for a strong understanding of aircraft and spacecraft systems.Alex is a self-motivated, creative, “out of the box” problem solver who actively seeks out ambitious engineering systems. He is an enthusiastic learner who has an ongoing pursuance for continuous improvement, be it in his career or educational experiences. He prides himself as a team player, being able to work well with an integrated interdisciplinary team.In several instances Alex has assisted in leading all phases of development, from conceptual level design and analysis to prototype fabrication and full-scale development. The following acquired skills will enable him to meet his long-term goal, which is to be a valuable team member on a distinguished R&D team, providing innovative developments throughout the aerospace industry:• Developing computational models for mechanical, thermal or fluid dynamic analysis (including compressible and incompressible flow)• Extensive CAD model development and large assembly management through the use of NX, Solidworks and AutoCAD• Capable of generating comprehensive engineering drawings, including accurate application of GD&T to critical components• Proficient at preparing and solving models for analysis through FEA software, such as ANSYS• Familiarity in a machine shop and R&D environment• Wind-tunnel testing