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Chicago, IL, US

Greater St. Louis Area

Worked as a project manager and lead researcher for applications of machine learning and data analytics to manufacturing process optimization. Led stakeholder engagement to define project requirements and develop R&D strategy and needs. Delivered novel analytical methods to customers leading to higher rate and more stable manufacturing methods. Established.

Seal Beach

Worked to qualify potential designs and technical drawings to ensure they met company specifications and qualifications. Worked with customers to solve emergent problems with in service aircraft. Provided engineering support to failure analysis and modification programs.

Brook Park, OH

Worked to characterize the effect of powder feedstocks on additively manufactured Ni-based superalloys by examining the fracture surfaces resulting from high cycle fatigue testing. Work included use of SEM technology to image and identify the mode of failure for samples as well as location. Other work included optical microscopy, technical writing, and.

Northwestern University

Worked to investigate the mechanism for freeze-casting of alumina based suspensions. Work included characterization of the dendrite growth in samples as well as imaging of samples via optical microscopy as well as SEM technology.

Wheeling, IL

Worked as an intern performing various projects to improve systems and practices.

Buffalo Grove, IL

Worked to prepare reports based on membership numbers and trends for the board of directors. Extensive use of Excel and RecTrac databases.

Seattle, WA | Chicago, IL

Worked as a trade show assistant at the Specialty Coffee Association of America trade show and the National Restaurant Association trade show. In charge of performing demos on equipment for sale and collecting information on prospective buyers.

Boulogne-sur-Gesse, France

Performed restoration and renovation on an 19th century French farmhouse as part of a work exchange program. Tasks included plastering, painting, staining, and carpentry.

United Kingdom

Worked as a farmhand on various smallholdings and livestock farms throughout the UK gaining hands-on experience with how our food is produced. Experience with cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry. Also experience in working and selling food at local markets.

Deerfield, IL

Worked at various positions in an upscale Italian restaurant. Started working as a bus boy, was promoted to food runner and then to server. Developed front of house and hospitality skills through interactions with customers.

Master Of Science - Ms, Data Analytics And Statistics

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Materials Engineering