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Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States

Van Horn, Texas, United States

Supported the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the XEEx BE-4 testing facility. Interfaced daily with cryogenic commodities, high energy gaseous systems, and hydraulic systems necessary for test operations and facility upkeep. Followed leadership and directives while prioritizing a safe and secure environment for my colleagues, myself, and the test facility.Specialized focus in gas chromatography using the Scion 456-GC for liquefied natural gas (LNG) sampling and gas chromatograph (GC) calibration. Developed a firm understanding of constituent differential affinities and retention time in relation to mobile and stationary phases of the GC. Worked with Pulsed Flame Photometric Detector (PFPD), Flame Ionization Detector (FID), and Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) to quantify molar concentrations of LNG and locate any possible contaminants.

Bozeman, Montana, United States

Performed work as a camera operator for live sports events broadcasted on ESPN. Live events required the ability to work under high pressure scenarios while communicating over wireless communication equipment.Additionally performed quality operations tasks to help facilitate the broadcasting of local and international television programs throughout the states of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.

Lompoc, California, United States

Worked with the Propulsion OSE team to create and perform a test procedure to studythe usage of inert gasses throughout Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Also supported the launch of a Delta-IV Heavy (NROL-91) and Atlas-V (JPSS-2) alongside the Launch Operations team.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.97

Activities and Societies: Montana PBS & RoboCatsAfter four years at Montana State University, I concluded my time with a 3.97 GPA.

Ged, 3.93 Gpa