I recently completed a second bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut in mechanical engineering, which I obtained in hopes to support humanity's efforts in space exploration. I attained my previous degree in 2010 from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in finance & operations management. I spent 3 years at TJX Companies working in merchandising, planning & allocation from 2010 - 2013.
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Lead Test EngineerSpacex May 2023 - PresentHawthorne, California, Us -
Test Operations EngineerSpacex Sep 2018 - Aug 2023Hawthorne, California, Us -
Flight ControllerLeidos Sep 2017 - Sep 2018• Certified OCA Officer flight controller within the Flight Planning and Procedures Branch at NASA JSC. In this role I act to support real-time operations of the ISS by facilitating uplink and downlink capability from mission control to the space station.
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Propulsion InternNasa Goddard Space Flight Center Jun 2017 - Aug 2017Greenbelt, Md, Us• Performing propulsion analysis in support of the future Europa Clipper mission with a focus on modeling propellant slosh behavior using analogous mechanical models -
Propulsion InternFirefly Space Systems May 2016 - Aug 2016• Generated a database of available flexible lines for propellant plumbing based on market research, culminating in the ordering of a converged upon model based upon cost, weight, flexibility and lead time• Developed and executed a bending test procedure to characterize behavior of pressurized flex lines under simulated flight gimbaling conditions, including integration and wiring of an Arduino UNO, load cell, and linear actuator • Created a tool Firefly can utilize to estimate flow-induced vibration of flexible braided lines based upon hose geometry• Drafted preliminary propellant line route for second stage engines in Autodesk Inventor, and calculated expected mass and pressure drop through the system; performed preliminary structural analysis using ANSYS
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Mechanical Engineering InternNasa - National Aeronautics And Space Administration Aug 2015 - Dec 2015Washington, Dc, Us• Performed research as part of the Advanced Composites Project • Successfully balanced the demands associated with the laboratory environment, experimental design, execution, and literature review• Developed techniques for the characterization and analysis of contamination levels, adhesive bond strength, mechanical testing, and surface treatment of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP)• Independently operated a variable-angle spectroscopic ellipsometer, handheld goniometer, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, spin coater, and a mechanical test frame (double cantilever beam test) on a regular basis• Gained an in-depth understanding of the manufacturing process associated with CFRP in the aviation industry -
Mechanical Engineering InternElectric Boat May 2015 - Jul 2015Groton, Connecticut, Us• Engineering intern in “Moored Training Ship: Fluids & Structures” division -
Planning ManagerTjx Jan 2012 - Aug 2013Framingham, Ma, Us- Managed a team of four direct reports responsible for over $300 million dollars in store shipments and DC allocations- Created inventory, sales, and receipt plans for over 900 stores in the Marshalls chain with consideration to demographics, sales volume, sales forecasting, customer demand, and industry trends - Strategically identified business and product categories to invest in and others to divest from based upon criteria such as gross profit, stock to sales ratio, competitor businesses, and fashion trends- Acted as a liaison between the buying and planning teams, as well as relayed and executed information from stores, distribution services, transportation, and management to resolve problems and drive business.- Responsible for the development of a team of four co-workers, including feedback, reviews and day to day functions- Periodically visited stores and competition around the USA and Puerto Rico and reacted to findings accordingly -
Senior Allocation AnalystTjx Jun 2010 - Jan 2012Framingham, Ma, Us- Executed and planned the day to day shipments of millions of dollars to stores from distribution centers, balancing between inbound freight and holding- Visited both Marshalls and competition stores locally to identify opportunities in pricing, value, quality, and trend- Trained numerous new employees in strategic thinking skills, problem solving, systems and general responsibilities- Managed shipments from vendor to stores during key selling periods, such as Christmas, Back to School, and Easter
Daniel Cataldo Education Details
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University Of ConnecticutMechanical Engineering -
University Of Massachusetts AmherstFinance & Operations Management
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What company does Daniel Cataldo work for?
Daniel Cataldo works for Spacex
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Daniel Cataldo's current role is Lead Test Engineer at SpaceX.
What schools did Daniel Cataldo attend?
Daniel Cataldo attended University Of Connecticut, University Of Massachusetts Amherst.
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Daniel Cataldo's colleagues are Andrew Boud, Jesus Gonzales Magana, Burt Hawkins, Neal Campbell, Bruno Battolla, Parnell Navarro, Lucas Daniel.
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