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Lafayette, Colorado, United States

Boulder, Colorado, United States

• Performing board and system level tests through Phase D• Writing and executing procedures• Creating automated tests to verify system level functionality• Communicating and troubleshooting with multiple subsystem engineers• Interacting with customers from NASA on program updates as well as onsite payload integration inspections and meetings• Developed software tools to optimize TVAC test operations and enhance safety

Berlin Area, Germany

Lead Test Engineer, various R&D, acceptance and qualification campaigns• Set 24/7 schedules for 5 person team• Worked directly with customers to achieve desired schedule, integration, and deliverables• Designed MGSE and EGSE, including vacuum compatible fluid loops• Operated TVAC Chamber and Thermal Oven utilizing LN2• Designed LN2 cold trap with custom flange for vacuum operations• Developed command and control software for test operations via LabVIEW• Coded LN2 operations to streamline cold ramps while reducing risk • Performed routine maintenance on lab equipment (turbo pump, chillers, etc)• Practiced in handling cryogenics (filling and operating LN2 dewars)• Attended conferences to find new buisness, potential partners, and GSE for the lab and upcoming projects- Industry Space Days, ESA ESTEC, 2018- Space Tech Expo, Bremen 2018, 2021- International Astronautics Conference, Bremen 2019Project Engineer, thermal straps• Produced thermo-mechanical design from customer requirements• Procured materials both generic and custom via mechanical drawings• Conducted test campaign for requirements verification and model correlationThermal Engineer, LIGHTCOCE research project• EU Horizons 2020 to achieve manufacturing of ultra high temperature ceramic materials for use in hypersonic and re-entry vehicles• Researched state of the art for applications and requirements definition• Partnered with Polish for manufacturing via spark plasma sintering• Partnered with DLR for reusable rocket program• Developed thermo-mechanical design of test articles for proof of concept testing• Participated in arc jet testing of materials at DLR facility in Bonn• Attended annual project conferences• Project website: https://www.lightcoce-oitb.eu/en/normal/home

Berlin Area, Germany

• Project to design and development a deployable radiator for satellite spplications• Conducted thermal analysis to optimize on-orbit performance• Created predevelopment activities such as project planning and work package structure• Conducted thermal vacuum campaigns as part of component level acceptance testing• Submitted technical proposals to Sonaca Board of Directors / DLR / ESA• Concurrently produced thermal analysis and participated in TVAC campaigns

Berlin Area, Germany

• Generated thermal analysis of deployable reflector dish arm through PDR• Executed operations for thermal vacuum test and qualification campaigns• Developed software for thermal vacuum chamber and thermal chamber in LabVIEW• Designed and assembled electrical ground support equipment for tests

• Instructor for professional development company training IT certifications and degrees• Administered daily course instruction on a range of software/hardware applications including: Articulate Storyline, CompTia A+ Applications, Windows 10 Installation and Configuration and Microsoft Office• Class sizes up to 20 students, including officials from various branches of the Ohio state government, Morgan Stanley, and Ohio Christian University• Provided on-going support for former students and participants ensuring quality results

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Coordinated all office activity as a member of a three-person team including the president and creative director.• Helped create and produce print and audio visual campaigns for motion pictures, including “Zero Dark Thirty”, “American Hustle”, “Fury”, and “22 Jump Street”.• Conceived, implemented, and managed a database system for multi-million dollar marketing campaign budgets.• Worked closely with vendors to provide creative direction and negotiate rates.• Planned and executed all photo shoots for talent, filmmakers, and creative team.

Master Of Space Engineering, 1.3 (Us Scale 3.7)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Physics