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Melbourne, Fl, Us

Melbourne, Fl, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

On contract to Bechtel. Leading efforts to incorporate FAA Human Factors Design Standard HF-STD-001, NASA requirements, and best practices into the development of NASA’s Mobile Launcher 2 project. Serve as liaison to NASA Engineering, Safety, and Operations on design issues related to operability, maintainability, and safety. • Tailoring and managing a project-specific requirement set and implementation plan to balance operator and astronaut needs with technical challenges such as weight, cost, and hazardous environments.• Authoring Human Factors Engineering assessments for multiple subsystems, including electrical, mechanical, structural, and cryogenic systems.• Reviewing complex system drawings, models, and concepts and resolving design issues using risk-based assessment methodology.

Tokyo, Jp, Jp

Ensured medical devices used in the treatment of rare diseases were safe and effective for specialized user groups through user research and risk assessment. Managed human factors verification and validation testing for device prototypes. Utilized standards such as IEC 62366, ISO 14971, and FDA Human Factors Guidance. • Collaborated with multidisciplinary international design teams, consulting groups, and regulatory reviewers to bring products to market. • Led the Human Factors efforts to validate a combination product and submit the FDA filing. • Performed user-based research studies to develop product user needs and requirements.

Mobile, Alabama, Us

On contract to Chevron. Integrated Human Factors through the collaboration of facility Management to optimize safety and performance in refinery work processes. Analyzed hazards and served as subject matter expert for incident investigations. • Assessed procedures, equipment, and training in order to implement Human Factors related improvement to refinery work processes.

Houston, Tx, Us

On contract to Chevron. Assessed complex engineering systems using international standards and risk assessment processes. Established and executed Human Factors implementation plans for major capital projects. • Developed training material and taught Safety in Designs classes to engineering project teams.• Designed, tested, and launched a Human Factors field guide for construction teams.

London, Gb

On contract to Bechtel. Served as Human Factors subject matter expert for the design of an Australian Liquid Natural Gas facility.• Used risk assessment techniques to aid in risk mitigation during project design and development.• Organized and implemented training programs for design teams regarding the integration of Human Factors and compliance of safety requirements.

Webster, Tx, Us

On contract to Bechtel. Served as Human Factors expert, providing engineering support for industrial clients as well as commercial clients.• Created and marketed Human Factors capabilities for growing markets.

Webster, Tx, Us

On contract to NASA. Directed and participated in project teams with the purpose of solving complex Human Factors design problems. • Directed a project to evaluate the ability of space suit hardware to perform the ingress and egress of a vehicle seat and restraint system. • Collected and analyzed anthropometric and biomechanics data for hardware design. • Lead Space Suit Architecture Evaluation project for NASA.• Authored NASA requirements and guidance regarding physical human factors risk and risk-mitigation.

Starkville, Ms, Us

Collaborated on the design and implementation of extensive laboratory experiments. • Supervised a team of researchers through field and laboratory experiments. Used technical skills such as motion capture and EMG to collect data and analyze human movement.• Designed experimental testing protocols for an ergonomics study on the effect of police body armor. • Investigated virtual environments used to transfer spatial knowledge to law enforcement in stress.

Served as Military Police Officer. Provided base security and field patrol functions. Provided leadership in overseas operations through unit training. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Lead overseas operations for combat effective team. • Trained military police units in field operations.

B.S., Biomedical Engineering

M.S., Industrial Engineering, Human Factors