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Kent, Wa, Us

Cryogenic fluid propulsion system development for the Blue Moon lunar lander.

Falls Church, Va, Us

Analysis and development of propulsion systems for multiple orbital-class launch vehicle programs.• Assessed performance and nonconformance for motors, ordnance, and pneumatic systems in support of multiple vehicle programs with Propulsion Engineering Analysis team• Developed and revised propulsion specification requirements for the Antares 330 and Medium Launch Vehicle (MLV) programs• Responsible engineer for pressure transducer instrumentation and engine thrust adapter on Antares 230+ Stage 1• Fluid Ground Support Equipment (FGSE) Lead for Antares 230+ Commercial Resupply Services Launch Vehicle o Performance validation of launch pad ground systems: propellant loading, hydraulic, and pneumatic o Launch operations support for 5 missions (NG-15 through NG-19) at NASA Wallops Flight Facility• Fluid-Thermal Analysis Lead between OmegA Launch Vehicle propulsion team and Southwest Research Institute o Analyzed propellant usage, tank heat transfer, and pressurization system capability against mission requirements o Managed configuration updates and analysis task prioritization for the upper stage fluid-thermal model• Cognitive Engineer for the OmegA Attitude Control System (ACS) service valves, solenoid valves, and filters. o Managed technical specifications and led procurement and acceptance testing support• Led the acquisition and validation of hazardous gas detection systems for the OmegA Launch Vehicle liquid upper stage. o Facilitated the monitoring of gas leakage for risk reduction testing, and future stage tests / certification flights

Radnor , Pa, Us

(Triumph Aerospace Systems, May 2017 - September 2017)Responsible for the development, testing, and data analysis of electromechanical components for various aircraft platforms.• Tested and delivered data analysis results on load limit and hysteresis of 9 separate flight control surface actuator systems for qualification in military rotorcraft applications• Verified compliance with design requirements for the electromechanical components of an aerial refueling system

Kirkland , Wa , Us

Providing professional academic tutoring service in mathematics, physics, and chemistry to students of varying education levels in the Greater Seattle area.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Responsible for the mechanical and thermal design of developmental and fielded jet engine components. Conducted analysis, test validation, and manufacturing design for commercial and military engine programs through various project roles.- Completed GE Aviation Edison Cornerstone Engineering Development Program- Led thermal analysis effort in the completion of root cause investigation in low-cycle failure in turbine blades- Performed thermal analysis to support cooling design solutions for high-pressure turbine blades and nozzles in multiple commercial engine programs- Conducted thermal analysis to validate bulk fuel and metal temperatures for LEAPX/GE9X fuel nozzle programs- Facilitated thermal instrumentation for LEAPX fuel nozzle testing- Held interim Secret security clearance for a military engine program component design- Contributed to reduced weight design for LEAPX engine's fuel nozzle valve body- Supported valve testing and component design for fuel nozzles on LEAPX and GE9X engines within the New Product Introduction (NPI) section

Atlanta, Ga, Us

- Modeled diffraction gratings to minimize fringe intensity for optical processes involving interferometer lithography- Predicted 10% reduction in fringe intensity with MATLAB simulation

- Provided in-home tutoring to primary and secondary school students in the areas of mathematics and physical science- Students averaged one letter-grade improvement on exams or homework

Atlanta, Georgia , Us

- Investigated the application of quantum cryptography in improving secure data exchange for the SURE International research program- Delivered global presentation on privacy amplification

Cambridge, Ma, Us

- Planned, simulated, and proposed various models of nuclear fuel to improve thermal conductivity and decrease consumption

Greenbelt, Md, Us

- Explored the causes and effects of the electromagnetic phenomenon, kilometric continuum, which occurs in the Earth’s plasmasphere- Its correlations with the behavior of Earth's magnetic field were compiled and presented during a closing technical seminar

Suitland, Maryland, Us

- Performed threat assessments of foreign laser weapon technology and presented findings to the Commanding Officer of the Navy- Held interim Top Secret clearance

Master Of Science (Ms), Aerospace Engineering

Physics

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Physics (Mathematics Minor)

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