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Hawthorne, California, Us

Starshield ADCS

Tucson, Us

• Leading 6DOF model and simulation development (MATLAB/Simulink) for the Daytona launchvehicle from the ground level in a start-up environment (started work before Series A was closed).• Began development of 6DOF from scratch, only had a few plant models from a NASA agreement(worked 90% of models by myself).• Development of post-processing tools to integrate guidance path-following trajectories from Quickshotinto 6DOF, as well as mass properties, CFD aerodynamics, etc.• Worked with CFD engineer to generate proper 6DOF aerodynamic coefficients for OML of Daytona atvarious fidelities.• Generate design loading conditions for structures team with heavy Monte Carlo analysis, as well asautomation tools to distribute aerodynamic pressure loads over OML of vehicle at a precise level.• Developed various forms of intellectual property including but not limited to TVC mixing algorithms,load relief autopilot, nonlinear phase-plane RCS autopilot, RCS design and configuration, etc.• Used NASA GRAM software to development statistical atmospheric conditions and wind velocityvectors as a function of altitude and location for Monte Carlo analysis.• Worked with software team to create processes for Simulink code generation and source control tomove GNC algorithms from Simulink environment to C/C++ software environment.• Main author of the Flight Safety Methodologies Document for the FAA launch license.

Bethesda, Md, Us

• 6DOF model and simulation development (C/C++) for many programs, including leading a fewefforts.• Programs include, but are not limited to research and development missile concept efforts, tacticalmissiles, sensor research programs, etc.• Heavy Monte Carlo analysis and post processing done on HPC’s.• Guidance algorithm development, autopilot development/tuning, tracking algorithm development,Kalman filtering, navigation analysis (GPS out environments).

Alexandria, Va, Us

• 6DOF model and simulation development (FORTRAN/MATLAB) for conceptual missile interceptorsfor the Missile Defense Agency in Advanced Technology.• Heavy Monte Carlo analysis and post processing done on MDA HPC’s.• Missile dynamics, aerodynamics (supersonic and hypersonic), mass properties, actuator responsemodeling.• Guidance algorithm development (non-GPS aided), autopilot development/tuning, Kalman filtertuning.• Onboard sensor modeling, orbital constellation and dynamics modeling (Walker constellations)

Falls Church, Va, Us

• Worked in stress analysis and loads/dynamics groups for the Japanese WOWP E2-D.• Maintained and developed tools (MATLAB) to transfer loads and dynamics models to the FEM model.• Ran analysis to generate and post-process loads on various parts of the aircraft (MATLAB).• Assisted with part creation for the FEM model.

Falls Church, Va, Us

• Created tool to predict wave drag for preliminary aircraft designs to replace EDET tool in the MDAOLab environment.• Tool was based off the 3D Korn Equation, final presentation was made for internship work.

I was a laborer who helped build roofs for commercial and residential buildings.

Melbourne, Florida, Us

I performed customer service tasks at the front desk of the Evan's Library at the Florida Institute of Technology.

I was a general employee who dealt with customer service, performed cashier duties, as well as hosted birthday parties.

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

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aerospace Engineering

High School