Brandon Naids Email & Phone Number

Altamonte Springs, Florida, Us

Leading a team of University of Central Florida engineering students and graduates in commercializing affordable motion simulators.• Manufacture and sell virtual reality simulators for entertainment and training• Clients include Dave & Buster’s, The Nexus VR, Mind Immersions VR Center, Abbey Road Entertainment, San Diego Air & Space Museum, Air National Guard, NASA, Raydon Corporation, VR Orlando Rentals, NuatVR, Sector 5 Digital, Mediamonks, Orange Technical College, Multi Image Group• Over 70 simulators sold as various attractions, marketing activations, and training devices

Orlando, Fl, Us

-Act as mentor to students to aid in developing prototypes to test technical feasibility of innovative ideas-Assist students with equipment and tools for rapid prototyping applications-Equipment includes various Texas Instruments micro controller evaluation kits, Stratasys Dimension 1200es 3D printer, Universal XLS laser cutter, solder stations, circuit components, etc.-Efficiently organize 3D prints to minimize wait time for students-Coordinate efforts with machine shop to manufacture necessary components

Orlando, Florida, Us

-Assist with design modifications and inspections-Design and update machined parts on AutoCAD (2D/3D)-Field experience working hands on with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift technicians -Site Acceptance Tests and implementation of code changes with Controls Engineers-Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

Houston, Tx, Us

-Background Investigation for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF 85)-Produce work plans to decommission orbiters based on display site requirements-Oversee technicians execute work plans -STS Mechanical Systems Transition and Retirement Training Manual-Organize and modify department website links using DreamCatcher Web StudioDue to the retirement of the Shuttle Transportation System contract, the Mechanical Systems Engineering Department on the Transition and Retirement contract consisted of the following previous departments: -Orbiter Handling-Flight Crew Systems-Structures-Swing Arms-Maintenance and Flight Support-Optics-Thermal Protection System-Mechanisms-External Tank/Solid Rocket Boosters.

Master'S Degree, Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Systems

Project Engineering Certificate