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University Of Maine

Responsibilities:Manage the instrumentation team in the support of all instrumentation, data acquisition, control, and electrical power needs at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center. Support multiple projects simultaneously while supervising related purchases. Projects include private industrial contracts, graduate research projects and government funded research projects of multiple disciplines. Manage yearly calibration of all required transducers and lab equipment to… Show more Responsibilities:Manage the instrumentation team in the support of all instrumentation, data acquisition, control, and electrical power needs at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center. Support multiple projects simultaneously while supervising related purchases. Projects include private industrial contracts, graduate research projects and government funded research projects of multiple disciplines. Manage yearly calibration of all required transducers and lab equipment to adhere to ISO accreditation standards (17025). Accomplishments:Lead a small team in the design, construction and commissioning of the instrumentation and controls system for the W2 Wind/Wave Facility at the University of Maine. The system includes PLCs (CompactLogix, Powerflex 525, Panelview), Research DAQ (NI PXIe Chassis, various instrumentation, multi-camera motion tracking system), Power Distribution design (32 fan wind wall), and custom equipment operation (Edinburgh Designs 16 paddle wave generator).Developed standard operating procedures for the use of all equipment in new W2 Facility.Lead procurement effort for all controls and instrumentation equipment in W2, including multiple rounds of competitive bidding from multiple suppliers. Lead site engineer and assistant project lead for retrieval and decommissioning of the VolturnUS 1:8 scale floating offshore wind platform. Co-principle investigator on industrial contract to provide on-site bridge strain DAQ services for newly installed Union Street Bridge in Bangor, ME. The project consisted of multiple site visits to collect over 30 channels of data from embedded strain gauges on composite bridge support beams. Performed in-depth power system analysis and electrical design review of prototype LiDAR Buoy in preparation for deep sea deployment. The system consists of a large battery bank with a meteorological instrumentation suite totaling 110 Watts with small solar panels and wind turbines to regenerate charge. Show less

University Of Maine, Orono

Responsibilities:Designed, built, and maintained instrumentation and data acquisition systems for an 18 month scaled offshore wind turbine test. Systems included turbine performance measurements and control interfaces, meteorological data collection, system motions and health monitoring, gps tracking, wireless data communication and backup support power systems. Accomplishments:Data was collected throughout the 18 month deployment with minimal down time and repairs. The… Show more Responsibilities:Designed, built, and maintained instrumentation and data acquisition systems for an 18 month scaled offshore wind turbine test. Systems included turbine performance measurements and control interfaces, meteorological data collection, system motions and health monitoring, gps tracking, wireless data communication and backup support power systems. Accomplishments:Data was collected throughout the 18 month deployment with minimal down time and repairs. The whole system outlived the original 2 month deployment design scope, and survived a winter operating off the coast of Maine. Show less

Brunswick, Maine

Responsibilities:- Data Acquisition Systems Design, Construction, and Field Installation - In-house Computer and Network IT support - DAQ System Validation and Troubleshooting- Data Manipulation and Processing - Data Report Development- CAD Design (3D models and shop assembly drawings) - Custom Structural Analysis ProgramsAccomplishments:Successfully designed, installed, and validated a DAQ system used in the testing of a simulated tidal turbine… Show more Responsibilities:- Data Acquisition Systems Design, Construction, and Field Installation - In-house Computer and Network IT support - DAQ System Validation and Troubleshooting- Data Manipulation and Processing - Data Report Development- CAD Design (3D models and shop assembly drawings) - Custom Structural Analysis ProgramsAccomplishments:Successfully designed, installed, and validated a DAQ system used in the testing of a simulated tidal turbine generator (Rutgers University). Successful overhaul of SCADA system for use in testing of beta tidal turbine prototype. Installed, set up, and maintained a functional office network for 6 local PCs, including network licensing management for multiple programs and system backup drives. Also supported network installation and maintenance for a 5 PC manufacturing shop (included security camera installation). Developed custom code to analyze underwater joint welds for hollow tube steel in accordance to ASTM design standards. This code was used to supplement the design of the support structure for an underwater tidal turbine currently being tested. Produced multiple reports on data collected during tow tank testing of various scaled model turbines. Designed instrumentation system for scaled wave tank currently in use by Maine Maritime Academy for wave energy related testing. Also provided instrumentation support for the development of a scaled Oscillating Water Column Platform. Developed Beta shop drawing set for use in the construction of stainless steel mouse carts used by Jackson Laboratories. Developed comprehensive DAQ system package for instructional use at Maine Maritime Academy. Designed and built the supporting DAQ hardware for use in 1/50th scale test of an offshore wind turbine in conjunction with the University of Maine. Show less

Eastport, Maine

-Daily Maintenance and Operation of Beta Tidal Generator-Safety Planning-ADCP Deployment Planning and Data Analysis-Instrumentation Inspection and Repair

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Working as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center as part of a team developing and implementing.

B.S., Marine Systems Engineering

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Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Soccer, Hockey, Math Team, Civil Rights Team, Band (Trumpet), Chorus, Show Choir