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Loveland, Colorado

Loveland, Colorado

· Develops automated crane mechanisms and robotic manipulators used for the decommissioning of a nuclear power plant in the United Kingdom· Led design, analysis, and drawing work on an electro-mechanical crane attachment through design and development and into manufacturing· Performs formal structural analysis calculations using Mathcad and applied physics to validate functionality of designs· Models machined parts, sheet metal components, weldments, and assemblies using 3-D CAD modeling software· Selects materials for parts to ensure performance in a radioactive environment and collaborates with machinists to optimize manufacturability· Integrates machines, motors, and other mechanisms into various systems and equipment· Verifies that designs adhere to government standards and to company quality assurance specifications for internal and external audits· Drafts manufacturing drawings using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing· Proposes technical concepts and design solutions to teams through oral presentations and written reports· Analyzes tolerance stack-ups to guarantee functionality of designed components and assemblies· Organizes CAD files, BOMs, calculations, and reports into Autodesk Vault for domestic work and into SolidWorks PDM for UK work· Communicates with engineers, clients, and manufacturers overseas during design review sessions

Gainesville, Florida Area

· Worked for Harris on an interdisciplinary team through the UF Integrated Product and Process Design (IPPD) program at the University of Florida· Researched, designed, and developed a prototype automated drive system used for deploying space structures on communication satellites· Exceeded prototype development expectations and completed project 20 % under budget· Coordinated weekly team progress meetings and managed project schedule to maintain productivity and guarantee success· Generated the initial concept design that was ultimately chosen to be developed into the final prototype· Collaborated with team members to turn initial concepts into functioning 3-D CAD models· Designed compact housing that packaged all electrical and mechanical components, including the gear train, motor, encoders, and wiring· Used motion analysis to verify functionality of moving parts, such as gear trains, bearings, motors, and actuators· Performed FEA to test feasibility of concept designs and to optimize the final prototype for the most reliable solution· Increased manufacturability of design through meetings with an offsite manufacturing company· Fabricated components, 3-D printed parts, and assembled final prototype in program machine shop· Performed thermal, structural, and fatigue failure analysis tests on the prototype· Organized testing schedule, progress reports, technical reports, risk management reports, results, bill of materials, and final design documentation· Presented and demonstrated the final prototype at the 2018 University of Central Florida Design Showcase

Gainesville, Florida Area

· Worked for Harris on an interdisciplinary team through the UF Integrated Product and Process Design (IPPD) program at the University of Florida· Researched, designed, and developed a prototype automated drive system used for deploying space structures on communication satellites· Exceeded prototype development expectations and completed project 20 % under budget· Coordinated weekly team progress meetings and managed project schedule to maintain productivity and guarantee success· Generated the initial concept design that was ultimately chosen to be developed into the final prototype· Collaborated with team members to turn initial concepts into functioning 3-D CAD models· Designed compact housing that packaged all electrical and mechanical components, including the gear train, motor, encoders, and wiring· Used motion analysis to verify functionality of moving parts, such as gear trains, bearings, motors, and actuators· Performed FEA to test feasibility of concept designs and to optimize the final prototype for the most reliable solution· Increased manufacturability of design through meetings with an offsite manufacturing company· Fabricated components, 3-D printed parts, and assembled final prototype in program machine shop· Performed thermal, structural, and fatigue failure analysis tests on the prototype· Organized testing schedule, progress reports, technical reports, risk management reports, results, bill of materials, and final design documentation· Presented and demonstrated the final prototype at the 2018 University of Central Florida Design Showcase

Newberry, Fl

· Utilized creativity and tools to build unique rock climbing routes and challenges for gym members· Worked with a team to organize inventory and to decide which new supplies needed to be ordered for the gym · Learned proper knot-tying and belay techniques to route set while suspended on a controlled rope· Aided in wall maintenance and pressure washing of climbing holds· Listened to customer, team, and member feedback to improve the quality of climbing routes· Created a CAD design for a 1,500 square foot rock climbing structure and helped with its construction

Gainesville, Florida Area

· Worked under Dr. Sivaramakrishnan Balachandar in the Center for Compressible Multiphase Turbulence· Utilized Python and Tecplot CFD to make movies highlighting results of research performed by the group

Gainesville, Florida Area

· Worked under Dr. Jonathan Scheffe as a teaching assistant for thermodynamics· Clarified and explained thermodynamics subject matter to students· Graded homework, problem sets, and exams

Gainesville, Florida Area

· Promoted to kitchen manager after first four months working as a dishwasher and cook· Organized kitchen workplace and placed supply orders for the restaurant· Learned dish recipes and prepared food for customers· Interviewed, hired, and oversaw employees· Taught employees proper knife, prep, cooking, and cleaning techniques· Wrote bi-weekly schedules for entire kitchen staff· Mitigated co-worker disputes using conflict resolution practices· Organized kitchen deep-cleans and ensured restaurant complied with all food health code regulations· Learned how to prepare sushi and filled in as a sushi chef as needed