Brandon Hay Email & Phone Number

Hampton, Va, Us

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

• Created a physics database by generating over 1000 inviscid CFD solutions of a generic fighter aircraft using the Kestrel CFD solver• Performed mesh studies and literature comparisons for physics-based model validation and revision• Used physics-based models to train and refine scalar-to-scalar Kriging surrogate models of various sampling methods• Developed Python APIs and Bash scripts to mine data and integrate software with High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems

San Diego, California, United States

• Created and solved thermal and coupled structural-thermal analysis models to simulate conditions of a hypersonic test.• Converted software scripts from Python to MATLAB to alleviate license dependency and decrease runtime by over 90%• Generated CFD meshes for a propeller and solved in Loci/CHEM as a baseline for aeroelastic stability analysis• Completed training in Finite Element Analysis with NX and FEMAP, and in Computational Fluid Dynamics with STAR-CCM+• Used NX Pre/Post Application to idealize and mesh parts, apply loads and constraints, and solve finite element analysis solutions• Performed structural analysis using NX Nastran with FEMAP and NX• Supported test engineering, including 60+ hours of vibration testing and calibration for accelerometers, load cells, and impact hammers• Utilized CAD software such as NX and Solidworks for modeling and assemblies• Created and solved CFD simulations in STAR-CCM+ to analyze fluid flow through a hypersonic wind tunnel• Post-processed CFD simulation results data files by creating Python scripts• Edited NASTRAN input files to account for changes to a model, reviewed NASTRAN output files, ran MATLAB scripts to verify results• Reviewed engineering drawings for accuracy, consistency, and precision• Supported internal research and development projects

Fort Worth, Texas

Enforced pool rules, checked IDs, tested water levels, kept the pool area tidy and organized

Grapevine, Texas

US Soccer Grade 7 Referee

Fort Worth, Texas

Worked on transmission line design, substation layouts, substation calculations, bill of materials, and quality control.• Attended the 2017 Southeastern Electric Exchange Conference in Atlanta, GA as a representative• Created a bill of materials to be used for a multimillion-dollar wind farm project bid• Used Google Earth and AutoCAD softwares to plan and map transmission line structures for a project in Oklahoma• Researched specifications and prices of various parts, equipment, and materials

Master Of Science - Ms, Aeronautics And Astronautics

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Honors College GPA: 3.97

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