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Denver, Colorado, United States

Falls Church, Virginia, Us

Bethesda, Md, Us

Generated architecture diagrams, that showcase software infrastructure, environments, platforms, applications, and relationships to align model views with program deployment schedule.Derived subsystem and component requirements from program-imposed system requirements.Reviewed and managed changes to subsystem requirements with input from program and technical stakeholdersImplemented linkages between the requirements model and verification artifacts to ensure adherence to requirement verification campaign.Identified interconnected data flows between different engineering tools to document overall system tool capabilities.Authored requirement verification documentation for the closure of subsystem and system level requirements.Produced tasking within Jira for multiple 3-month periods, that support program schedule and mitigate risks from inter-team dependencies.

San Diego, Ca, Us

• Developed Interface Block Diagrams to show data and communications interfaces between subsystems to mirror the physical interface for a Class D satellite program• Determined relationships and linkages between blocks, use cases, activities and state machines to guide overall system architecture• Collaborated alongside subsystems leads to identify key spacecraft functions to generate lower-level requirements for closeout of a Systems Requirement Review RFA • Orchestrated the development and management of a Rational DOORs database with System, Subsystem and Component requirements for a Class D satellite mission• Curated schedule and action items to mitigate program risk over lack of subsystem to subsystem interface definition• Composed PowerPoint slides and required documentation for support of customer design reviews (SRR, PDR,CDR)

San Luis Obispo, California, Us

• Performed 1st-order thermal analysis utilizing Thermal Desktop models for program proposal support • Assisted development of system architecture and ConOps for a lunar orbiting CubeSat mission proposal• Developed system requirements and interface control documentation for a 1U+ CubeSat propulsion module• Assessed system safety, interface and design choices with trade and feasibility studies for a CubeSat propulsion system• Evaluated CubeSat system size, weight, and power in a design study to balance performance with cost and TRL

San Luis Obispo, Ca, Us

• Collaborated with Faculty members to ensure understanding of technical material and adherence to course schedule• Utilize critical thinking, hands-on experience, and communication skills to effectively tutor different students

Los Angeles , California, Us

• Evaluated design change benefit and feasibility in a trade study, to inform team on mitigation of electrical short risk in hall effect thruster for NASA satellite• Extrapolated heritage system test data to estimate new product thrust, ISP, rise, decay and initiation time• Utilized image processing software on CT scan data, to quantify fuel loss over thruster lifetime tests• Analyzed qual test data in order to produce trendline equations and graphs of relevant performance parameters• Reviewed current design to evaluate potential FOD concerns to present to system team• Assessed PRTD hardware failure data to evaluate system risk and create failure analysis technical presentation• Accumulated development design changes for distribution to manufacturing team • Analyzed heritage test data to verify qualification by comparison on next generation designs

San Luis Obispo, California, Us

• Established interface requirements to enable hardware compliance and integration between critical flight subsystems• Performed design analysis and quantified reliability of a nozzle insert design into hybrid rocket test setup• Utilize machine shops to fabricate internal and external pieces for a hybrid rocket propulsion system• Develop methods for test design and analysis of a rocket propulsion system in a collaborative team environment• Produced safely and effectively a fuel grain utilizing vacumn systems and composite layups in a group of 5• Established and approved new launch procedures for an experimental test rocket launch• Collaborated with a 20-person team to ensure effective and safe experimental rocket buildup• Executed manufactured part checkout to maintain consistency and safety within the entire system• Ensured safe working environment by providing monitoring and trainings to a 40 person club

Los Angeles , California, Us

• Authored a technical report on critical system component test results for presentation to chief engineer and team leads • Executed post-test data analysis to quantify patterns, understand unexpected visual phenomena, and assess design feasibility • Collaborated with customer to create an After-Action Report documenting discrepancies from first development build• Designed high pressure regulator requalification testing set up for implementation at an outside testing house• Developed testing matrix of flow rate and duration to establish critical system component risks and requirements• Coordinated with multiple teams to ensure acquisition of necessary equipment and hardware for test execution• Performed feasibility analysis in collaboration with component design team to establish program objectives• Expanded intra-program communication by compiling testing schedule updates to emphasize program schedule compliance• Managed critical system component testing, to quantify risks and develop system level requirements• Established a cost-benefit matrix for deliberation on critical system component path forward• Coordinated procurement process for development program to ensure program schedule compliance• Prepared weekly meeting with program management to brief current status of procurement, and identify schedule critical events• Documented process and anomaly information on first development build to ensure schedule adherence• Produced product process charts to clarify explanation of detail part fabrication to supplier• Executed custom high-pressure fitting design for utilization in high-pressure regulator requalification testing• Communicated with industry experts to ensure creation of a feasible and effective component design.

• Utilize critical thinking, hands-on experience, and teamwork skills to effectively regulate crowds of 4000 or more • Maintain effective communicative relationship between event planners and staff to ensure successful events

Escondido, Ca, Us

• Aided the Lead Manager in verifying experimental medical device’s compliance with FDA regulations• Utilized SolidWorks 3D CAD designs to analyze and implement design changes that increased patient comfort• Arranged and monitored application of a work management database that helped to streamline organization

Master'S Degree, Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering