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Offered services in aerospace software development, specifically related to flight software development, testing and integration, Command and Data Handling(C&DH) and Guidance Navigation & Controls (GN&C). Specific projects included systems integrator for the Orion optical navigation instrument and flight software for the Orion backup flight computer.

Worked in the GN&C team at the first iteration of Firefly. Developed guidance algorithms, airdrop sequence, parachute design, and simulation (slosh, thruster models, contact models). Lead the verification and validation effort and flight software architecture. Worked with an exceptional team of software engineers with amazing cohesion.

Aerospace engineer for 6+ years, with C&DH, GN&C, simulation and flight software work.1. Simulation modeling (GPS, fluid dynamics, atmospheric models, mono-prop / bi-prop thruster models, occultation, power systems, attitude control systems). Sim developed for crew training facility, cygnus visiting vehicle and early design of gateway station & Phobos lander.2. Independent verification and validation of approach and departure trajectories of Cygnus from ISS.3. Critical flight software development with significant contributions to the Core Flight System (CFS) command and data handling, critical flight safety certification and user interface. Awarded JSC exceptional software of the year and nominated for nation wide NASA software of the year.

Twelve-month internship at a hospital bed manufacturing company in the departments of manufacturing and research and development. Designed and lead the fabrication of a custom pneumatic automated deburring machine and hydraulic platform for bed unloading, involving part procurement, design for manufacturing, pneumatic systems and industrial controllers.