Mechanical Engineer
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States
(Intern in Summer 2008 and Summer 2009)• Generated artillery munitions’ effectiveness data against various targets using simulation models, Access databases, and various input data files.• Analyzed the data, considering effects of the target, munition, and other engagement conditions and simulation factors.• Compared results to expectations and to those of previous model versions, and resolved any significant inconsistencies.• Helped develop methodology for simulating weapons effectiveness against personnel.• Supported development of and performed testing on Army models.• Analyzed updated personnel vulnerable area files to ensure consistency with each other and with previous data.• Collected and extrapolated data for incorporation into an Army program, which received approval for use under the Joint Weaponeering System.• Contributed to reports, including model documentation; presentations; and meetings.• Communicated with fellow analysts and model users, as well as model managers, to resolve conflicts and concerns, express ideas for improvement, and explain methodology and simulation modifications and analysis results.• Communicated with agencies providing simulation input data to convey needs and concerns, better understand the underlying methodology, and help develop the data.• Completed training courses in VBA, Weaponeering, and Technical Writing.• Managed financial data for a fundraising committee.