I graduated at the height of Covid when everything shut down. My toddler’s school shutdown and my wife was already working remotely so I became a full time parent for two toddlers until the world opened back up again

Liquid Propellant Rocket Design• Defined mission parameters and design criteria for a liquid propellant rocket to deliver a 10,500 kg payload to the outer solar system• Researched liquid propellants and mixture ratios to determine the appropriate fuel and oxidizer combination based on combustion temperature, characteristic velocity, molecular weight, and equivalence ratio• Used NASA CEA for propellant analysis• Conducted appropriate calculations and applied results to design a combustion chamber and nozzle• Devised a propulsion system based upon target expansion conditions, chamber length, nozzle throat area, nozzle characteristic length, and mass flow rate • Designed the rocket body, tank pressurization system, and sized all components to meet mission parameters• Wrote MATLAB code for design iterations, including propellant mixture performance calculations, component sizing, flow rates, nozzle expansion ratio, and exit velocitySolid Rocket Design• Produced a solid rocket motor for a test stand that produced an average of 5000 N of thrust over the burn time• Used NASA CEA to choose a propellant grain mixture including all ingredients and percentages• Laid out a nozzle design based on exit conditions, nozzle expansion ratio, Є, and thrust coefficient• Identified proper mass flow rate, chamber pressure, burning surface area, and grain geometry• Determined overall burn time, total impulse, propellant mass ratio, and ΔU• Designed motor casing accounting for material weight and maximum hoop stress• Analyzed and refined motor design with MATLAB codeFlight Control Systems• Created PI, PD, and PID controllers fixed wing aircraft• Modeled control systems in SIMULINK• Wrote software to automatically control aircraft’s pitch, roll, and yaw• Designed rudimentary autopilot to control an aircraft through a predetermined flight path

• Led team in designing and manufacturing a rocket from scratch to carry an 8.8 lbs. payload to 10,000 feet and parachute down • Managed propulsion sub-team on development of fuel grain and nozzle design• Designed and manufactured the mechanical system used to puncture a pressurized container at apogee to separate the rocket sections and begin parachute deployment• Designed and built all avionics and electrical systems for Titan Rocket • Used Arduinos with sensor feedback to continually monitor the rocket’s performance and conduct emergency operations if the rocket’s flight falls outside of specified criteria• Performed all coding tasks for Arduinos and sensors• Oversaw and coordinated all testing on rocket subsystems and produced detailed reports on testing outcomes• Responsible for analyzing testing data and redesigning hardware as necessary

August 2018-May 2019: Titan Rocket• Led team in designing a rocket from scratch to carry an 8.8 lbs. payload to 10,000 feet and parachute down • Managed propulsion sub-team on developing fuel systems and nozzle assembly• Oversaw avionics sub-team on developing and building avionics and other electrical systems for emergency abort and recovery• Used Arduinos with sensor feedback to continually monitor the rocket’s performance and conduct emergency operations if the rocket’s flight falls outside of specified criteria• Performed all coding tasks for Arduinos and sensors• Designed and built rocket separation and parachute deployment mechanismsAugust 2018-December 2018: Thermal Fluid Systems – Patio Cooling System• Worked with a team to design a backyard patio cooling system by circulating pool water through pipes in the concrete to cool the patio• Designed a pipe system using heat transfer and fluid mechanics to maximize heat exchange efficiency• Analyzed all business-related expenses, business and system risk assessments, environmental impact, and created a sales proposal for installation and maintenance of the system January 2018-May 2018: Autonomous Vehicle • Designed and built a vehicle that could autonomously navigate a course and stop at a predetermined location• Constructed the steering mechanism, gearbox, and control systems for the vehicle• Programmed control mechanism to navigate an obstacle course• Extensive testing and rebuilds of the vehicle• Competed against other vehicles and finished in first placeJanuary 2018-May 2018: Jaws of Life• Completed CAD design and assembly of the Jaws of Life• Built the Jaws of Life with several different motors and hydraulic systems for testing and analysis• Conducted extensive analysis of the pros and cons of multiple power systems• Created a final product to maximize power and efficiency

• Responsible for bringing in new clients to local businesses and building excitement around the Pop Quiz trivia program • Drafted weekly trivia materials for use by all trivia hosts at their respective locations • Responsible for invoicing and tracking business expenses• Hosted weekly trivia game in front of a live audience

• Managed regional new business development • Planned and executed large-scale social events• Drafted and distributed weekly newsletter, and other engaging marketing materials• Worked closely with local businesses to secure sponsorships and specials for WAKA customers• Developed and implemented national rules and referee training program

• Analyzed business problems, and designed and implemented effective solutions to maximize funds• Coordinated with local businesses and community leaders to form cooperative relationships • Executed events from the idea phase to completion, while adhering to strict non-profit standards• Created and launched fundraising campaigns, capturing pre- and post-event analytics • Hired, trained, and provided continuous support to the community outreach team, including communication strategies and scripts

• Trained the sales teams by developing strategies and targeted marketing programs to promote and strengthen business growth, including sales promotions, communications, and other standard marketing and advertising-related programs• Planned, promoted, and executed all client and community events• Assisted owner with business plan development, standard operating procedures, and marketing efforts• Assisted in expanding lead generation, including branding and awareness by determining target markets to expand the customer base

• Trained and developed sales team, increasing average sales by 430 percent• Developed marketing and sales strategies for different client demographics• Ensured all creative marketing initiatives and promotional materials undergo legal review and adhere to corporate brand guidelines

• Procured all necessary materials and equipment for all in-house work, while staying within strict budgets and meeting critical deadlines • Negotiated pricing and delivery schedules daily and with multiple vendors• Coordinated with multiple departments to guarantee all product requirements and specifications were met and established reliable timetables for future processes