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Denver, Colorado, United States

Responsible for requirement generation and verification closure for the Geostationary Extended Operations (GeoXO) spacecraft

Denver, Colorado, United States

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.

Littleton, Colorado, United States

Served as a member of the Executive Engagement and Leadership (EXEL) team, a group of 12 high-potential young professionals selected by executive leadership to support the line of business. - As the community service lead, I organized and lead outreach events for the business including STEM tech talks to elementary, middle, high school, and college students, collected and delivered food for local veterans, restored trails within local state parks, and collected toys for children in need during the holidays.- Organized, hosted, edited, and published five different Leadership Engagement and Dialogue (LEAD) videos that served as interviews with executive leadership regarding current missions which were then distributed across the line of business.- Served a member of the community engagement team which organized the 2022 company holiday party.

Littleton, Colorado, United States

Served as the ECLSS mission integration area lead which included participating in regular defect burn-down tag ups, weekly status meetings regarding objective completion, schedule, and budget/cost, as well as mission test reviews. I was responsible for overseeing the performance of the following human-rated spacecraft subsystems: The Air Revitalization System (ARS), the Active Thermal Control Subsystem (ATCS), the Pressure Control System (PCS), the Potable Water Subsystem (PWS), the Waste Management System (WMS), the Fire Detection Subsystem (FDS), and the Consumable Storage System (CSS).- Developed test scripts and procedures during the DDT&E integration campaign for functional checkouts of Orion life support hardware based on Interface Control Documents (ICDs). Served as Test Engineer for the execution of the tests in a variety of avionics labs. Analyzed the post-test data by creating and reviewing test reports, tracking any associated flags/defects to closure.- Worked collaboratively with a multi-disciplined team of flight software and simulated software engineers to define the conditions necessary for a successful mission test, including authoring crew/ground manual use cases which were also tested during integrated mission tests. - Designed, implemented, and tested a variety of ECLSS crew displays, including the Fan, Oxygen, and Suit display. This effort included close collaboration with the NASA JSC astronaut office to gather human-in-the-loop feedback for optimal design with an emphasis on requirement verification.- Tested off-nominal ECLSS scenarios (such as an unpressurized return) to ensure the ECLSS fault detection and response (FDIR) as well as the backup flight software (BFS) mitigated the associated risks and issues.- Taught an employee training course to help with the cultural transformation on the Orion program necessary when shifting from the design phase (DDT&E) to the production phase (OPOC), focusing on agility and affordability.

Denver, Co

Supported the Systems Engineering and Architecture team by developing and modeling corporate-wide integration strategies for advanced technologies including virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR), artificial intelligence (AI), and human-machine interfaces. Provided systems and software support to artificial intelligence and machine learning projects. Supported the development and population of the Emerging Technologies investment portfolio. Influenced the Future Enterprise to maximize the effectiveness and appeal to Millennial and Gen-Z employees.

Huntsville, Alabama

Gained proficiency in operating a variety of aerospace lab machinery for testing and wrote Operational Work Instructions to provide documentation for future engineers and technicians regarding proper operational methods. Created a torque-tension table for various aerospace fasteners that enabled the NASA design process to flow more smoothly, reduced the overall design time, and eliminated the need for costly, additional fastener testing. Received training on solid rocket motor design through a workshop focused on rocket fundamentals and vehicle design processes for trans-planetary injection.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Worked to develop a metal-based, lightweight 3D printer for future microgravity applications. Utilized a variety of engineering software including SolidWorks to draft components and perform finite element analyses. Assessed restrictions such as weight, space, and power limits, and analyzed crucial results such as heat transfer and thermal expansion rates. Utilized coordination and management skills by organizing and conducting team meetings as well as keeping in regular contact and holding periodic reviews with NASA representatives. Microgravity printing flight test scheduled using Blue Origin suborbital vehicle.

Conn Center For Renewable Energy

Developed various solar cell inks that incorporate the low cost of the copper materials while maintaining the durability of commonly manufactured silver pastes.

Texas City, Tx

Ensured projects were ready for operation by performing pre-start up safety reviews. Revised process and instrument diagrams to document refinery implementations. Investigated problems in the field and proposed solutions to the construction team. Issued decision support packages for projects which included creating field sketches, gathering project cost estimates, and presenting the safety benefits that would result from the project to the refinery staff.

Held supplemental lectures for students enrolled at the university's Fundamentals of Material Science course. Composed study materials for topics such as atomic structure and bonding, crystal structures and defects, and phase equilibria.

Catlettsburg, Ky

Performed maintenance engineering on pipe systems, pumps, and heat exchangers. Drafted field sketches of failed equipment, proposed improvements or replacements based on cost-effectiveness and mechanical integrity, and composed mechanical drawings of new designs through computer-aided design software.

Master Of Science - Ms, Aerospace Engineering, 3.97

Activities and Societies: Aerospace Graduate Student Organization

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering, 3.95

Activities and Societies: Sigma Chi Fraternity, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society, Engineers Without Borders, American Society.

High School Diploma, 3.85