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Dallas, Texas, United States

East Hartford, Connecticut, United States

• As the Business Unit Manager for F119 compression systems module, I manage a team of 3 overseeing business/engineering processes aimed at long-term program management goals. Duties included evaluating project budget.
• Identified continuous improvement opportunities within outsource staffing proposal process that required a focal to… Show more As the Business Unit Manager for F119 compression systems module, I manage a team of 3.
• Identified continuous improvement opportunities within outsource staffing proposal process that required a focal to grow the team support from 10% to 30% exceeding 25% organizational target.
• Moved financial administrative duties from engineering leadership to outsourced business unit manager team freeing up 20% of engineering time and cutting labor cost by 52%.
• Championed project to develop technology to automate 80% engineering labor on airfoil non-conforming hardware saving $0.4M in annual engineering labor cost.
• Managed $14M in engineering funding as business unit manager for production support, component improvement, and field sustainment activities reporting executive summaries on project management performance to customers.

East Hartford, Connecticut, United States

• As Business Manager for 24K/17K compression systems module, I was responsible for reporting and managing budget spend for commercial production support and resource requirements for engineering team.Highlights:
• Achieved financial management spend target within 5% margin of error for engineering labor between 17K/24K engine production support programs.
• Developed QLIK financial executive summary dashboards improving data collection and post processing turnaround time by… Show more As Business Manager for 24K/17K compression systems module, I was responsible for.
• Developed QLIK financial executive summary dashboards improving data collection and post processing turnaround time by 70% with support from digital technology software team. Show less

United States

• As IPT leader for Hot Section Nozzle Module, I provided leadership and project management to a team of 12 engineers to support hardware manufacturing, component improvement, and field sustainment engineering.
• Responsible for onboard training for design engineering focused on standard work and process navigation.
• Managed $2M in annual funding for engine overhaul activities as project manager for hardware priority, schedule development / execution… Show more As IPT leader for Hot Section Nozzle Module, I provided leadership and.
• Managed $2M in annual funding for engine overhaul activities as project manager for hardware priority, schedule development / execution, and matrix team resource management.
• Met 95% nozzle static structure engine overhaul delivery target by supporting hardware root cause and corrective action through engineering services.
• Project manager for MRB QN continuous improvement project that resulted in 35% reduction in turnaround time meeting customer contractual requirement for engineering services.

East Hartford, Conneticut

• As Hot Section Module Design Lead, I lead a small team of 6 co-workers & contractors to support manufacturing and quality hardware deliveries with engineering production issues impacting product sales.Highlights:
• Dispositioned $5M in nonconforming hardware material acceptable for engine use adding $1.5M business unit profits.
• Project manager for continuous improvement reducing production engineering labor cost by 18% by eliminating redundant steps within engineering… Show more As Hot Section Module Design Lead, I lead a small team of 6.
• Project manager for continuous improvement reducing production engineering labor cost by 18% by eliminating redundant steps within engineering matrix team workflow saving 90K in annually costs.
• Eliminated 90% of nozzle slide seal non-conformances by revising drawing requirements from dimensional to functional quality acceptance, reducing shop floor inspection time. Show less

Columbus, Georgia Area

• As Compression Systems Design Engineer, I was responsible for design technical support for print changes, product non-conformance processing, and manufacturing support for quality team concerns. Highlights:
• Improved engineering part acceptance yield for integrated guide vane by 69% expanding drawing tolerances for producibility improvements.
• Updated visual acceptance standards for allowable airfoil non-conformance reducing 20% of parts requiring engineering evaluation… Show more As Compression Systems Design Engineer, I was responsible for design technical.
• Updated visual acceptance standards for allowable airfoil non-conformance reducing 20% of parts requiring engineering evaluation reducing part delivery delays.
• Improved engineering part acceptance yield for airfoil blade root plasma over spray by 30% by expanding drawing tolerance for producibility improvements. Show less

Atlanta, GA

• As Head Teaching Assistant, I managed and trained a team of 17 aids for laboratory course material and experiments. Responsible for updating lab manual stand work and TA coordination schedule. Highlights:
• Aided in re-developing 15% of semester courses, training manuals and course material to improve student participation and laboratory engagement.
• Trained and mentored 17 laboratory teaching assistants providing structure for engaging students and proficiency on course… Show more As Head Teaching Assistant, I managed and trained a team of 17 aids for laboratory.
• Trained and mentored 17 laboratory teaching assistants providing structure for engaging students and proficiency on course material core concepts.
• Conducted after action reviews for laboratory document updates and improvement from student feedback.
• Received “Best TA in School” for lab management, TA effectiveness, oral & written communication, preparedness, student engagement, and stimulating student interest. Show less

• As the Drivetrain Engineering Lead, I managed a team of 4 engineers focused on designing and manufacturing hardware for off road team competition, developing tools and methods to hand-down to next generation.Highlights:
• As drivetrain engineer reduced gear weight by 15% reducing powertrain torque loss through wire EDM and pocket milling manufacturing techniques.
• Created a universal 2-stage load bearing program reducing future engineering analysis by… Show more As the Drivetrain Engineering Lead, I managed a team of 4 engineers focused on designing and manufacturing hardware.
• Created a universal 2-stage load bearing program reducing future engineering analysis by 80%.
• Improved vehicle acceleration track time by 8.5% and tractor pull ranking from 71st to 41st place.
• Created a 2-stage spreadsheet tool for evaluating gear bending and wear analysis reducing engineering analysis by 74%.

• Managed design and manufacturing development of 8 design and 5 manufacturing engineers
• Created a continuous improvement plan for sub-system design, development, and innovation.
• Supported sub-system development through technical advisement and consultation.
• Facilitated fabrication training through introducing new members to existing and on-campus resources.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• As an Online Content Creator, I was responsible for marketing on behalf of client engineering businesses to target customer demographics searching for client product driving leads. Highlights:
• Drove online marketing strategy for electrical and circuit manufacturers computer aided design software developer for future product sales.
• Produced white paper on high-level technical applications of sealing technology with expert analysis and client insight of their… Show more As an Online Content Creator, I was responsible for marketing on behalf of.
• Produced white paper on high-level technical applications of sealing technology with expert analysis and client insight of their product to customers in need. Show less

• Designed and built low air pressure, copper water cooling, natural gas, and JetA fuel lines.
• Aided in developing pressure maps vs equivalence ratios for various alternative fuel grades.
• Analyzed cross-sectional camera images of thermal heat release at localize equivalence ratios.
• Oversaw repair and maintenance of Swirl rig for auto-ignition study.

Rosharon, TX

• As a Production Development Engineer at Schlumberger, I was responsible for project engineering management of sliding seal technology working with customers and manufacturers on implementation and testing.
• Reduced manufacturing cost for sliding sleeve support by 12% in Sand Management Systems.
• Improved shroud support re-design through API standards and dedicated FEA platform Abaqus.
• Designed LVDT mounting plate to validate shifting linkage… Show more As a Production Development Engineer at Schlumberger, I was responsible for project engineering management of sliding seal technology working with.
• Designed LVDT mounting plate to validate shifting linkage displacement to open/close oil inlet valve.
• Developed calibration program for shift linkage displacement to minimize testing lead time delays. Show less

Fairburn, GA

• As a Product Development Engineer for Porex, I was responsible for development of testing tools standard work and optimization of manufacturing product lines to drive better product quality & performance.Highlights:
• Improved thermoplastic sheet water intrusion testing system by eliminating 95% water leakage during test.
• Optimized PTFE fluid flow performance by conducting design for experiment optimizing manufacturing process settings.
• Developed standard work… Show more As a Product Development Engineer for Porex, I was responsible for development of testing tools standard work and optimization of manufacturing product lines to drive better product.
• Developed standard work and trained shop floor manufacturing team on steps-by-step instructions for product line mass production. Show less

• Performed diagnostics and repair on foreign and domestic braking, suspension, transmission, and engine related systems.
• Performed service and maintenance on cooling, braking, oil, and transmission fluids.
• Improved upon service completion time by gaining experience with shop related tools.

Master’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.75

Activities and Societies: Baja SAE Racing Team -Chief Engineer -Drivetrain Lead, Head Teaching Assistant for Experimental Methods, Tau.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Management, 3.83

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.70

Activities and Societies: Baja SAE Racing Team and Undergraduate Research at Ben Zinn Combustion Lab Machine Desgin, Finite Element.

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