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Melbourne, FL, US

Arlington, VA, US

• Providing technical guidance for installing, testing, and repairing fluid mechanical sealing surfaces
• Coordinating dispositions and driving the MRB process to close non-conformances
• Directing technicians through MES work orders to integrate systems for Core Stage 3 Engine Section
• Sequencing work orders while assessing personnel, tools, costs, risks, and issues to maintain schedule
• Ensuring compliance with 100K cleanroom requirements and maintaining clean of fluid hardware
• Guiding engineers and technicians to achieve vehicle configuration milestones on schedule

Arlington, VA, US

• Managed stakeholders to ensure Internal Access Platforms (IAPs) operate safely, successfully, and meet requirements
• Defined requirements and reviewed CONOPS for IAPs and LRU R&R tool use in the VAB
• Developed and maintained relationships with the customer (NASA) to build trust
• Presented PDR's and CDR's to NASA, coordinated feedback, and tracked implementation
• Ensured all internal access platforms are ready to use for Artemis II

Arlington, VA, US

• Created a respectful and collaborative team dynamic focused on quality and safety
• Improved OTW first pass quality from 67% to 86% in 6 months
• Increased productivity of the OTW team from 13 jobs in 6 months to 17 jobs in 2 months
• Managed the OTW engineers and technicians priorities to achieve production milestones
• Identified lean opportunities for production processes and work order sequencing
• Sourced tools, materials, and removing roadblocks to improve efficiency for the production technicians

Arlington, VA, US

• MR Authority, dispositioned non-conformances and presented solutions to MRB
• Supported Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) and Flight Safety Systems (FSS) integration for Core Stage
• Led corrective action of Artemis I In Flight Anomalies, setup re-qualification testing plans
• Responsible engineer for all Core Stage Internal Access Platforms
• Guided technicians through disposition steps to ensure non-conformances are closed
• Reviewed work orders to ensure requirements are met and planned work solves discrepancies

Arlington, VA, US

• Spearheaded the redesign of all feedline lift tools, saving $1.5M on CS2 engine section build
• Coordinated with manufacturing to ensure design changes are released in time for work
• Updated core stage internal access platforms to facilitate safer and easier working conditions
• Designed an EUS internal access platform for heatshield and engine integration

Hawthorne, California, US

• Orchestrated improvements to LC-39A reducing post launch rewiring time by 20% (30 Hours)
• Released 7 mechanical drawings in NX 10 for blast protection & instrumentation support structure
• Planned work orders and executed schedules with technicians to achieve project deadlines
• Coordinated with fabrication engineering to resolve manufacturing discrepancies quickly
• Performed hand calculations for initial sizing and ANSYS to ensure compliance with AFSPCMAN 91-710
• Ensured all parts are received and inspected at the correct time to facilitate the build schedule

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

• Worked directly with the Air Force to create aircraft, system, and subsystem level requirements
• Wrote test procedures and performed tests to evaluate system performance with DoD AIMS
• Designed wiring interconnect diagrams for a new situational awareness system in the KC-135
• Assisted in the evaluation of a bid proposal to validate projected cost, time, and scope of work

Savannah, GA, US

• Led a group of 8 interns to create a best design practices reference manual
• Developed a root cause corrective action of aerodynamic seals to eliminate paint damage in operation
• Created MBD work order instructions for manufacturing the G500 and G600
• Designed a composite layup matching the mechanical properties of an aluminum doubler to reduce weight
• Improved a 3D printed prototype to save time with rudder installation on the aircraft production line
• Worked with FT&A, composites, and aerospace sheet metal design workbenches in CATIA v5

Daytona Beach, Florida, US

• Managed a team of 5 interns and reported directly to the CEO
• Led a team to establish requirements, design subsystems, create test plans, and network with ERAU labs
• Held weekly status meetings to track the progress of each subsystem and acquire resources as needed

Daytona Beach, Florida, US

• Promoted to evening supervisor for all tutoring labs during Spring 2018 & Fall 2019
• Tutored students in statics, solid mechanics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and MATLAB

• Led the communications subsystem of 6 people
• Created a link budget for our cube sat and ground station
• Worked with the IARU and the FCC to get our transmission frequencies approved
• Designed the ground station to validate it prior to the mission.
• Procured all of the equipment necessary to build the ground station

Mojave, California, US

• Piloted the ground control station during a checkout test of the 5,000 lb thrust test engine trailer
• Supported ground crew during pre-flight, testing, as well as launch & recovery operations
• Transferred cryogenic liquids into vehicles, fueled the rocket, and pressurized the helium tanks
• Used an all-terrain telescopic forklift to move liquid oxygen, nitrogen, and methane
• Worked hands on with wrenches and screwdrivers as well as in the machine shop regularly
• Replaced an old methane valve which required flaring a new line to fit the new valve properly

• Programmed a virtual reality simulation of both before and after Next Gen technologies
• Created Dynamic Required Navigation Procedures to reduce aircraft on ground time
• Planned to integrate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System (NAS)
• Worked with domestic and international partners to increase situational awareness in the NAS

Palm Coast, Florida, US

• Maintained, tested, and repaired capacitor manufacturing machines
• Controlled the dimensions, capacitance, and dissipation factor for the capacitors
• Earned an extension of my internship to train new team members
• Trained in basic machine shop operations and acquired a strong safety culture

Master'S Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering