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Orange, Ca, Us

-Conducted hydrogen peroxide thrust module testing with 25% field travel, designing and fabricating test stand modules and calibrating sensors.-Developed and refined hydrogen peroxide propellant loading procedures; operated data acquisition programs for testing .-Cleaned and maintained parts in a clean-room environment, ensuring adherence to strict procedural standards.

-Developed and executed high-frequency trading strategies on NASDAQ futures, achieving consistent monthly profit margins.-Built SQL databases to manage and retrieve NASDAQ trading data efficiently, enhancing speed and accuracy for strategy testing.-Analyzed trade performance and market data using Python scripts, providing actionable insights for daily strategy adjustments.

Long Beach, Ca, Us

Long Beach, Ca, Us

-Responsible engineer for Launcher One 2nd stage engines from trim test to pre stage integration, which consist of calling go/no go decisions on stage 2 hot fires, directing posttest data reviews to determine the health of the article and the test success; identify necessary maintenance, create procedures for technicians, and manage test article work-Test conductor for stage 2 static hot fires during development testing, coordinating test site startup with technician assistance, creating JIRA tickets along with work instructions if any issues arise, setup/monitor fluid run lines before, during and after hot fire-Test director for stage 2 static hot fires during development testing, coordinating all work between the engine RE, test conductor and technicians, gives the last go/no go decision before initiating hot fire, monitors GSE health, initiates abort if an abort is recognized or called; mentored/trained a majority of Virgin Orbit’s current test conductors/test directors on the 2nd stage test stand-GSE lead for the second stage static test stand performing preventative maintenance and writing any test procedures as necessary-RP-1 responsible engineer: in charge of RP-1 commodes for development, test and launch teams

-25% travel to the Mojave desert to conduct hydrogen peroxide thrust module test-Built, fabricated, and modified test stand modules for procedures being conducted in field-Experience in hydrogen peroxide propellant loading procedures • Calibrated pressure transducers, thermocouples and load cells tobe utilized in the field-Operated data acquisition program during test procedures • Cleaned parts in clean room environment.

-Researched several different flight computers that could handle the capabilities of the mission and making sure they can function properly in the Martian environment-Designing and coding the avionics bay and test stand that will test the stability and control of drones at Martian pressure-Research previous drone concepts to design, verify and validate the drones avionics system to work in the Martian environment-Conducted test at near Martian pressures in our vacuum chamber

Pasadena, Ca, Us

-Created LabVIEW programs to be utilized for lab test. -Utilized Microsoft Access Database to keep the lab inventory database up to date. -Designed and printed 3D parts and mounting stands to be utilized during lab tests. -Printed and assembled full-scale 3D models to be displayed for education and presentation purposes.

-Successful launch: 8/17-In charge of project management for the propulsion and engine section of liquid fueledrockets-Responsible for layup and curing of the engine chamber and composite structures-Design, bend, flair, and clean the propulsion lines-Experienced in liquid oxygen loading procedures

Reston, Virginia, Us

Greenbelt, Md, Us

-Designed and test catalyst beds for tri-gas systems -Utilized Excel and REFPROP software to formulate predictions of tri-gas reaction.-Developed several C++ programs to utilize in a data analysis spreadsheet model.-Presented research to propulsion department at NASA.

-Custom build food trucks to customers specific needs. Increased food truck production by 20% by boosting moral and marketing to potential new customers.-Attained a managerial and trainer position just 2 months after start of employment.

Lenexa, Ks, Us

-Responsible for transporting Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Union Pacific, and Amtrak train crews to their destinations on and off the train yard.

Mooresville, Nc, Us

-Managed a 4-man crew responsible for offloading and stocking inventory 1 to 4 times a week.-Responsible for keeping the store packed down and clean.-Certified in forklift operations

-Responded to 911, joint calls with Fire Department and Critical Care Transport.-Certified as both driver and attendant.-Selected by the Chief Operating Officer out of a group of 30 potential candidates to lead a new program for advanced life support.

-Started working on the crew at age 13 to earn tuition for high school-Part of a 3-man team that washed fleet vehicles during off-hours-Often times worked independently and unsupervised-Helped contribute to making the business profitable and customer service-oriented

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Associate Of Science (A.S.) In Aviation Mechanic/Transfer, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/Space Engineering

Private Pilot

High School Diploma