•Design attenuator using impact simulations, prototype fabrication and testing, and simulation-based optimization.•Simulate attenuator by utilizing FEA software such as LS-Dyna and HyperMesh.•Optimize design using iterative design of experiments, topology optimization, and simulation-based optimization.

•Collaborate with 50+ students to design, fabricate, and launch rockets for the ESRA’s Spaceport America Cup.•Utilize SolidWorks, MATLAB, and ANSYS Fluent/Mech. FEA to model, simulate, and optimize airframe.•Participated as founding leadership of the LU Rocketry Competition Team as the first Design and Simulation Specialist.•Designed, simulated, optimized, and validated airframe for rocket placing 39th out of 159 teams in 2023 competition.

-Serve as a representative of Liberty University’s School of Engineering in the Student Government Association-Contribute to biweekly meetings where various legislation is discussed and voted on-Meet with the School of Engineering’s Dean periodically to set goals and draft legislation for future programs and research

•Founded and led the Aero Competition Team by developing the vision, mission, and strategic direction.•Successfully guided the team towards participating in the AIAA Design, Build, Fly collegiate competition in Apr 2025.

•Led and managed two projects for implementation site-wide, encompassing 1000+ pieces of equipment.•Developed inspection processes based on engineering standards to ensure compliance and asset integrity.•Performed risk assessments and developed risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with industry standards.

•Researched twinning dislocations in Magnesium AZ31 for theoretical modeling and fatigue prediction.•Researched fatigue modeling of additively manufactured Titanium TI64 for performance characterization.

-Promoted a safe, fun, and supportive environment for kids kindergarten through high school to feel loved and accepted-Collaborated with other part- and full-time staff to ensure the consistent camp culture and adherence to protocol-Trained in multi-disciplinary skills such as conflict resolution, customer service, public speaking, and leadership-Over 500 campers personally impacted and nearly 10,000 campers impacted through camp since working

-Taught elementary and middle school students the fundamentals of engineering and STEM concepts while providing a fun and interactive experience for learning-Collaborated with other teachers and staff to develop lesson plans to provide students a foundation in engineering and STEM-Over 120 students taught over the course of more than 50-hour long sessions