Frontline engineering manager of cross-functional teams ranging from 8 to 65 direct and in-direct, both domestic and global employees. Lead teams through design and certification efforts for legacy programs as well as new commercial programs, such as the LEAP-1B engine program. Engineering manager overseeing all large military engine CIP program executions, which included active participation in government contract negotiations. Currently leading hot structures and mechanical systems design team through design and entry into service of the LM9000 marine and industrial engine.

Lead new technology implementation efforts across commercial engine platforms. Hot section systems integration leader on GEnx NPI program as well as for large military legacy engines. Lead cross-functional teams through NPI product certification and military CIP program execution. Key leadership skill development included program management (including schedule and budget development), team leadership, influencing skills, and NPI process execution.

Spearheaded design and qualification efforts on critical rotating engine hardware for military, commercial, and marine/industrial engines. Gained key engineering skills development in Unigraphics solid modeling, ANSYS analyses, DOE execution, rotating part life predictions, and crack propagation analysis. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver results to our customers and to the GE business.

Edison Engineering Development Program graduate. Obtained key, on-the-job engineering training and experience while obtaining a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Engineering assignments included:- Engine performance evaluation and trending,- Field service representative to American Airline working special out-of-service events driven by engine related incidents, - Commercial engine service engineer working increased value projects for commercial customers, and- Field service systems engineer focusing on the GE large military engine fleet through depot service support and root cause investigations for field engine related events.

Mechanical engineering intern with GE Transportation (May through August 1996) and GE Power Systems (May through August 1997). Experienced the culture and design processes differences between two unique GE businesses. Laid the foundation for a future career with GE Aviation in Cincinnati, Ohio.