David Ridgway Email & Phone Number

Bethesda, Md, Us

> Responsible for leading multiple software design and testing efforts> Tasked with continuously increasing team-wide productivity by implementing Agile development tools and practices and setting examples of organizational habits for team adoption> Streamlined the software bug reporting lifecycle and organization platform, reducing confusion for software developers and saving hundreds of hours over recent months> Reduced time to complete major qualification test from 5 days to 2 days by utilizing SpiraPlan software and eliminating setup and procedure dependencies> Taken on the role of a key process innovator by committing to realizing the full value of Systems Engineering processes for our team and aligning workflows with those outlined in Product Development Procedures

Orlando, Florida, Us

Researched in the "Structures and Materials Design Laboratory"- Assisted in performing research and experiments in field of shape memory polymers and carbon nanofiber paper- Utilized ABAQUS multi-physics to accurately model heat transfer in deployable spacecraft structure material system- Researched heat transfer theory and equations for conduction, convection, and radiation as they related to the material and the larger system- Successfully utilized MathCAD to numerically calculate heat transfer within a defined system, in order to match numerical results with simulations and experimental results- Troubleshot equipment and design of test apparatus, based on goals of experiments- Prepared organized presentation to explain theory, experimental concepts, processes, results, issues, and future work, related to the engineering potential of the material- Implemented equipment including: power supply, multimeter, thermocouple sensors, data acquisition system, National Instruments data collection software, thermal imaging apparatus- Attended weekly group meetings, with discussion of theory and equations related to shape memory polymers, viscoelasticity, and other related principles

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Science - Ms, Industrial And Systems Engineering