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Orange County, CA, US

Laurel, Maryland, US

• Created RTOS-embedded C code for Flight Software team from Simulink GNC models on a hypersonic vehicle
• Developed various C++ 6DOF simulations that communicate with embedded software in HWIL test bed environments
• Refactored C++ flight test data reduction tool, leveraging multi-threaded parallelism and concurrency techniques to drastically improve the runtime of flight test data reduction scripts
• Developed and executed a rigorous test suite of feature and regression tests for embedded software on tactical hardware
• Re-architected guidance, navigation, control, and 6DOF simulation models on a hypersonic glide body program to greatly improve functionality of models and enable deployment of algorithms across disparate teams
• Introduced modern modeling tools like Simulink Project, Simulink Test, and Simulink Coder to streamline deployment of Simulink models to austere Flight Software and HWIL environments, provide coverage analysis, and.

Arlington, Washington, US

• Developed robust 6DOF simulation models derived from first principles utilizing MATLAB/Simulink
• Verified fidelity of models by comparing results to aircraft test data and supplemental engineering analysis
• Discovered deficiencies in existing modeling and implement improvements to increase the fidelity of the simulation
• Implemented HIL simulation environment using Speedgoat Simulink Real-time targets to achieve deterministic real-time simulation with hardware integration, utilizing CAN, ARINC429, RS-232, and UDP communication protocols
• Developed automated pipeline processes to streamline CI/CD tasks
• Integrated visualization tools (Microsoft Flight Simulator, FlightGear) to enable real-time visualization of simulation

Fort Worth, Texas, US

• Developed hardware-in-loop (HIL), software-in-loop (SIL), model-in-loop (MIL) simulation environment to extensively improve simulated testing capabilities for Autonomous Pod Transport (APT) tail-sitting electric UAV.
• Modeled sensor and actuator behavior and communication (CAN, RS-485, RS-422, RS-232, UART, I2C) to simulate flight hardware, allowing for fault injection driver testing in HIL environment through Simulink Real-time.
• Developed and executed HIL manual and automated regression testing to ensure flight controls software integrity.
• Generated and derived High-Level-Requirements for the APT program to exceed stakeholder expectations.
• Designed and verified control laws for the Bell 525 fly-by-wire (FBW) commercial helicopter per DO-178B.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

• Created a centralized system to synthesize computational and experimental aerodynamics data, to track Process Capability and understand how directly computational models correspond to experimental results
• Conducted CFD and wind tunnel testing on full-size clay and sheet-metal prototypes for 2020 consumer vehicles
• Aided in troubleshooting a mobile Particle Image Velocimetry system for flow visualization in experimental tests
• Assisted in designing a Generic Clay Armature to establish a single adaptable frame design for every vehicle program for initial clay development and testing

Cincinnati, OH, US

• Increased overall assembly efficiency and reduced Hours Per Unit by streamlining manufacturing process.
• Designed and ordered over $200,000 in tools and fixtures to reduce the risk of injury to the operators or damage to the products.
• Conducted Failure Modes and Effects Analysis to identify and address possible manufacturing errors to de-risk the assembly process and improve traceability.
• Analyzed the value stream of the assembly process using Big Data Analytics to identify specific steps of the process that caused increased assembly time.

College Park, MD, US

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Cincinnati, OH, US

• Provided support for Turboshaft and Turboprop engines for customers through analyzing helicopter flight data, developing an inquiry tracking package, approving/integrating updates in flight manuals, and more.
• Supported Sikorsky UH-60 “Blackhawk”, AW 189, Boeing AH-64 “Apache”, Sikorsky S-61 helicopters, and more

Bridgewater, PA, US

Germantown, MD, US

Developed products and projects utilizing many different fields of engineering (including: Software, Mechanical, Electrical, etc) to fulfill requirements, and far surpass the expectations of the customer.

Materials Park, Ohio, US

Selected as one of 30 students to participate in a week-long Summer camp which immersed the student attendees in real-life Materials Engineering problems, developing a concrete foundation in engineering, team building, consulting, and leadership, as well as delving deep into the fundamentals of Materials Sciences / Engineering

Master'S Degree, Computer Science

Bachelor’S Degree, Aerospace Engineering (Astrodynamics) With Honors

High School, Engineering & Global Ecology