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Oakland, Ca, Us

Bethesda, Md, Us

Principle Investigator of AI for Product Engineering. Leading a broad team of AI practitioners, data scientists, and developers to create disruptive AI tools which drive value in the product design process.

Bethesda, Md, Us

 Lead mechanical engineer for lunar cubesat mid-wave IR optical payload. Established and managed customized process for design, review, and release of engineering work products. Interfaced with SMEs to achieve first-flight of multiple new technologies, including additive manufactured primary structure.  Project manager and lead engineer for the design, manufacturing, and implementation of next-generation space environment simulation chambers. Reduced labor costs >50% with respect to previous generation systems through automation.  Engaged with internal and external customers to plan, sell, and execute customized space environments research and development. Developed strong customer relationships resulting in >100% year over year growth in external contract value. Managed an innovation and knowledge sharing process within the ATC. Coordinated with experts and line of business representatives to present challenges to employees. Led participants in a condensed design process to generate ideas and concepts to drive new R&D pursuits. Led multiple employee engagement projects including a monthly VP communications series and social events. Interfaced with senior leadership on a regular basis to review, shape, and execute internal communications. Demonstrated proficiency and productivity providing mechanical design support to flight programs using Solidworks and PTC Creo (formerly ProE) with Windchill PDM.

Bethesda, Md, Us

 Developed and implemented a digital data acquisition and control system to interface with a legacy high-energy charged particle testing chamber's primary sensors and motion control systems. Upgraded existing data acquisition and control software on a low-energy neutral plasma chamber to improve reliability and thermal control capabilities. Redesigned and rebuilt electrical, control, and thermal management systems of a failed third-party solar simulator.

Clemson, Sc, Us

 Oversaw 5 students in the final design and construction of a soft-soil endurance and traction testing system for NASA prototype wheels. Took the 2 year old, $1.5 million project from <50% completion at my entrance to actively producing science within 3 months. Led up to 15 undergraduate students per semester in the design, prototyping, and testing of conceptual traction systems. Collaborated with computer science department in design, development, and testing of augmented reality systems for automotive vehicle inspection, including live trials on a BMW assembly line. Served as design process adviser on engineering design projects for multiple industry partners. (BMW, Rotary, Electrolux, et al)

Pasadena, Ca, Us

 Completed construction, instrumentation, integration, and first test suite of low-temperature validation system for prototype extraterrestrial wheels.  Supported research and development of All-Terrain ExtraTerrestrial Hex-Limbed Explorer .(ATHLETE) Worked with liquid nitrogen driven cryogenic thermal chamber systems, including the connection and disconnection of dewars and vacuum jacketed supply lines.

 Created as-built AutoCAD models of existing structures for new renovation projects from existing drawings and/or direct measurement of structures. Responsible for the creation of detailed drawings in AutoCAD and detail specification with client after conceptual design was completed by supervising architect. Managed organization, cataloging and checkout of all company drawing archives including the creation of an associated database to improve records efficiency.

 Responsible for all accounts receivable and accounts payable in 12-employee general contracting firm specializing in residential renovation. Received all visitors and telephone calls to the general office. Managed computing resources, including data security and backup systems. Trained new office employees in company procedure.

 Operated film development and final product stages of process Interacted with customers directly in sales of goods and services Assisted customers with digital photography related issues

Master Of Science (Ms), Mechanical Engineering

Education record

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering