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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Applied aerodynamics research focusing on incorporating low speed, high lift systems into a slotted natural laminar flow airfoil to reduce profile drag
• Manufactured wind tunnel test model from scratch using 3D modeling and CAD software to characterize experimental performance
• Developed parametric and physics-based optimization programs to reposition the airfoil aft element with the goal of maximizing high lift

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

• Assisted in the design of an upgrade package for the E3 Sentry by generating drawings and updating 3D modeled parts in CATIA
• Employed ENOVIA, PL2000 to support Design Engineers through Product Lifecycle Management
• Practiced general aerospace engineering design industry procedures

Waco, Texas Area

• Designed and optimized small propellers for use with Unmanned Aerial Systems operating at low Reynolds numbers to increase performance
• 3D printed propeller models to experimentally validate noise and performance predictions through wind tunnel testing
• Implemented prediction models with blade design to reduce noise signature

Waco, Texas Area

• Developed systems engineering industry experience by monitoring traffic plans and outlooks
• Inspected length of traffic queues, time spent in queue, and average speed of vehicles to determine accuracy of traffic prediction models
• Evaluated whether proper maintenance procedure was followed at work sites and whether lane closures were set up correctly

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Installed, integrated, and upgraded large-scale HVAC systems
• Gained knowledge and experience in system integration and controls
• Worked primarily as a field technician, performing onsite maintenance to HVAC systems

Master Of Science - Ms, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude