Design and perform structural analysis on large composite-wound rocket motor cases and their attached hardware. Transform requirements into specifications, and develop test systems and methods to satisfy requirements. Design and perform structural tests on these large motors, and gather and process test data to verify test success.Create scripts and other software to automate tedious analysis and data processing tasks. Support development of automation methods for other customers, and assist co-workers in script creation.Tools used: HyperMesh, Abaqus/CAE, Abaqus/Standard, Siemens NX, Microsoft Office, Python, Excel-VBA, FORTRAN, and Tcl-Tk.

Architect and develop plugins for commercial engineering analysis pre-processors that allow the user to perform multiple simultaneous operations on his/her analysis model.Tools used: HyperMesh, Abaqus/CAE, Tcl-Tk, Python, C++, HTML, XML, JSON, Atlassian SourceTree+Git, Microsoft Visual Studio, Boost C++ Libraries, LaTeX, and Google Office.

Provided engineering design and and analysis consulting services, specializing in structural analysis and custom engineering software. Created parametric CAD/CAE models. Developed software to automate complicated engineering design and analysis processes, creating parametric CAD/CAE models and automated design creation, as well as analysis model pre-/post-processing and solution exploration and optimization. For example: Developed software that parametrically creates CAD and CFD models of heat exchangers for a client in the Oil & Gas industry, resulting in more design iterations in less time and a more optimal final design.Another example: Automated the setup process for gauge optimization of aircraft structures, reducing the time required for that process by over 90%.More examples are available at intellecteng.com/Examples.Tools used: HyperMesh, Abaqus/CAE, Abaqus/Viewer, Abaqus/Standard, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, CalculiX, C/C++, Python, C#, MATLAB, Tcl-Tk, VBA, Java, JavaScript (Node.js), LaTeX, SQL, HMTL, XML, JSON, OpenCASCADE, Microsoft Excel, Mathcad, Windows batch scripting, Linux shell scripting, Microsoft Visual Studio, Qt Creator, Visualization Toolkit (VTK), Boost C++ Libraries, Atlassian SourceTree+Git, and VMWare.

Helped develop custom software to upload large amounts of manufacturing data to the client's SQL database. Involved developing the original architecture to which other members of the team added their modules. Helped perform structural optimization on passenger aircraft seat support structures. Developed Excel-VBA scripts to automatically generate graphical and technical reports from post-manufacturing inspection data. Tools used included: Python, VBA, pyodbc, Oracle DB Client, xlrd, openpyxl, HyperMesh, OptiStruct, Tortoise Git and SVN, and Microsoft Excel.

Researched and developed software and methods to enable real-time collaborative engineering, including both the CAD and analysis paradigms. Worked under Dr. C. Greg Jensen in the vCAx/ParaCAD lab (http://v-cax.byu.edu/).Helped develop and support BYU's NXConnect (a real-time multi-user design software based on Siemens NX).Specialized in designing and developing real-time collaborative multi-user FEA pre-processors. Developed a real-time collaborative multi-user FEA pre-processor as a plugin for Altair HyperMesh.Tools used: HyperMesh, Tcl, C++, XML, JSON, Boost C++ Libraries, Atlassian SourceTree+Git, Tortoise SVN, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, VMWare Player, VirtualBox, and LaTeX.

Instructor of senior-level Advanced CAE course, including an international team-based design project. Participants from BYU and Monterrey Institute of Technology, Mexico.Tools used: HyperMesh, OptiStruct, Siemens NX, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Helped organize and direct students in international teams through the collaborative design, analysis, optimization, and parameterization of remote-controlled vehicles. Provided technical support for students using Siemens NX 7.5 and Altair HyperWorks 10.0. Led three other TAs in organizing and planning the course and associated labs.Tools used: HyperMesh, OptiStruct, HyperView, Siemens NX, Tcl, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word.

Taught junior-level mechanical engineers the basics to programming using HTML, C++, Excel-VBA, and MATLAB. Taught weekly labs and helped students with homework and class projects.Tools used: HTML, MATLAB, C++, VBA, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Provided engineering consulting services by performing structural analyses (non-linear geometry, materials and contact, dynamic responses, and composite materials) and optimizations (minimizing cost, weight, buckling, etc.). Developed software to automate engineering design and analyses, including structural optimization and pre-/post-processing. Created detailed documentation and reports for clients and users. Clients were from various industries, including aerospace, defense, oil & gas, and alternative energy. For example: Reduced the post-processing time required for a client in the Oil & Gas industry from four or five days per analysis to less than one hour.Tools used: HyperMesh, OptiStruct, HyperView, HyperStudy, Abaqus/CAE, Abaqus/Standard, Abaqus/Viewer, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, C++, Python, Tcl, VBA, LaTeX, Atlassian SourceTree+Git, Microsoft Visual Studio, Qt Creator, Visualization Toolkit (VTK), Boost C++ Libraries, and VMWare.

Prepared and executed various types of finite element analyses and optimizations, including composite shell optimizations. Automated tedious and time-consuming processes, evaluated data, created reports, and consulted clients on necessary changes to designs. Worked with clients in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil.Tools used: HyperMesh, HyperView, OptiStruct, Tcl, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Helped synthesize test-protocols, developed experiments, set up data acquisition systems, and installed and extensively tested specialized materials and equipment in an independent dental products research laboratory.

Helped students learn and understand the topics of basic mechanical instrumentation and LabVIEW programming. Including high-speed imaging and designing, building, and trouble-shooting electronic circuits.Tools used: LabVIEW, MATLAB, digital-to-analog converters (DACs), analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), oscilloscopes, multi-meters, strain gauges, high-speed cameras, bread boards, trigger circuits, and soldering irons.

Helped others find happier and more fulfilling lives through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Performed acts of service for others in need regardless of their religion, race, social/economic status, background, or sexual orientation. Managed and instructed a small group of other missionaries within my assigned area.