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USCG OFFSHORE PATROL CUTTER (HERITAGE-CLASS): Tasked with validating Intact & Stability Analyses reports and performing any program-required GHS calculations such as sounding/ullage, vessel launch condition, etc. Works in conjunction with Senior Naval Architect to review structural production packages. Responsible for the closure of structural related ABS comments and composition of any required redlines. Knowledgeable in processes for Engineering Changes and generation of supporting/functional drawings. Experienced in completing/reviewing unit lift plans.STATEN ISLAND FERRY (OLLIS-CLASS): Tasked with updating Trim & Stability documents in addition to developing Sounding & Ullage Tables for ABS and customer. Assisted in successful Inclining Experiment and multiple Deadweight Surveys. Performed Towing Analysis as required for transport of ferry to customer. Validated GHS geometry file accuracy of tanks and soundings for all three vessels.

USCG OFFSHORE PATROL CUTTER (HERITAGE-CLASS): In-depth analyses validating weights/centers of low-level ship systems for quarterly updates of weight reports. Review and validation of bi-annual stability calculations and alignment of Quarterly Weight Reports. Familiarity of company ISO standards for weighing items. As-needed availability for in-yard/warehouse weighing, in addition to onboard validation of weights/centers. Developed Allocated Baseline Weight Estimates for government hulls. High familiarity of Government Acquisition engineering procedures.

USCG OFFSHORE PATROL CUTTER (HERITAGE-CLASS): High familiarity of Naval Vessel Rules and all associated contract documents with USCG. Performed daily maintenance of the Quarterly Weight Report and all associated documents pertaining to Mass Properties. Often tasked with reviewing Intact & Damage Stability Analyses and any additional documents pertaining to hull-form & hydrodynamics. Accustomed to close-communication and management of sub-contractors. Tasked with maintaining various drawings/documents pertaining to structural and outfitting items. Served as engineering liaison between ESG and foreign sub-contractor for developing custom davit that fulfills all regulatory requirements. STATEN ISLAND FERRY (OLLIS-CLASS): Updated engineering drawings as-needed and performed weight take-off calculations in a weight-sensitive program. Completed calculations for cumulative elevator forces with ship motions and anchor sizing. F/T NORTH STAR: Assisted in Inclining Experiment activities and closure of class comments via DNV.

Tasked with measuring carriage rail alignment in the University towing tank using FARO Laser Tracker ION. Worked in the model shop assisting graduate research projects and participated in initial research testing.

Analyzed the Machinery Centralized Seawater Cooling (MCSWC) system of US Guided Missile Destroyers for a solution on how to optimize load distribution and redesign a new system. Conducted research on set-based design as well as presenting information on naval ship design processes to multi-disciplinary professional engineers within the Center for Innovative Machinery Design and Integration (CIMDI).

Performed a study on the real-time effects of hull slamming on a thin-walled planing watercraft by dropping scaled model wedges into a tow tank. Tasked with carrying out structural mechanics calculations in addition to performing Finite Element Analysis methods in ANSYS for the development of future models