• Develop methods of additive manufacturing of silicon nitride in medical applications on Lithoz Cerafab 7500 • Conduct four-point bending strength testing to correlate printing parameters with in-situ performance• Design and modify implant prototypes for effective additive manufacturing and implementation

* Guided effective student machine skill acquisition while constructing complex machined assembly* Demonstrated and enforced universal compliance with mandatory shop safety procedures * Broadened own machine shop skillset by use of manual mill, lathe and CNC mill

• Designed and rapidly prototyped new components for electronically controlled shocks using design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for additive manufacturing (DAM) techniques• Managed design and integration of mechatronic control systems and cable harnesses for test vehicles• Trained engineers on setup and operation of thermal cameras and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill• Conducted and analyzed dozens of tests utilizing additive manufacturing, thermal imaging, and data acquisition• Used and customized masked stereolithography (MSLA) and fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printers

* Organized agency-wide nuclear safety research and development (NSRD) proposal prioritization* Reviewed NSRD proposals and drove relevant FY19 funding discussions* Engaged in frequent meetings in a high profile, classified environment* Interacted with agency officials from national laboratories to manage nationwide lab evaluation databases