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Extract and analyze diverse datasets to generate timely conclusions for tool startup, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.Drove the implementation of a simulator for onsite tools in order to reduce recipe transfer errors and provide additional quality checks prior to recipe delivery to the customer.Provide timely and accurate technical support to the customer while coordinating with internal stakeholders.

Engineer in the Plant Materials Group of the Reactor Materials Division at Naval Reactors.Leading Naval Reactor’s response to critical supplier issues, including briefing senior executives frequently and coordinating across a diverse group of stakeholders to technically adjudicate hundreds of components.Approving numerous specifications and standards covering various materials (primarily ferrous and nickel alloys) and processes (e.g., heat treatment and supplier quality).Oversaw the development and delivery of a critical life-of-component repair solution using a new alloy. Materials subject matter expert for the research, development, specification, testing, maintenance, supply support, and ultimate disposition of naval nuclear propulsion plants.Provided detailed review of a proposed standard for metal additive manufacturing.

Led materials review for a first-of-a-kind electric drive system, including identifying and rectifying material deficiencies in the initial rotor shaft design and in the initial cooling tube design; additionally, led the prompt qualification of a new cooling tube vendor to maintain project schedule.Advised senior management regarding materials related deficiencies and failures enabling fully informed decisions to be made regarding major construction programs.Investigated and identified the root cause of numerous materials and manufacturing failures, approved the corrective actions, and promulgated them to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.Provided subject matter expertise regarding all materials aspects of numerous nuclear components, all of which are generally expected to last at least 33 years.Disapproved a major test program because its results would not provide a benefit.Reviewed, edited, and approved a major update the pressure vessel steel section of Naval Reactor’s primary materials requirements and knowledge management document.

Successfully completed the Bettis Reactor Engineering School (BRES), a training program covering numerous masters level nuclear engineering topics at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory.

Engineer in the Plant Materials Group of the Reactor Materials Division at Naval Reactors.