• Acted as on-site SME for all structural design and analysis activities• Self-taught HyperWorks FEA software package with minimal instructing and consultation• Wrote basic HyperWorks training course for design engineers• Completed three day Altair HyperMesh for CFD applications and AcuSolve/AcuConsole training course• Used OptiStruct and solidThinking Inspire to develop optimized geometries for critical vehicle components • Performed static, dynamic, linear and non-linear… Show more • Acted as on-site SME for all structural design and analysis activities• Self-taught HyperWorks FEA software package with minimal instructing and consultation• Wrote basic HyperWorks training course for design engineers• Completed three day Altair HyperMesh for CFD applications and AcuSolve/AcuConsole training course• Used OptiStruct and solidThinking Inspire to develop optimized geometries for critical vehicle components • Performed static, dynamic, linear and non-linear finite element analysis on OCELOT, SPECTRE, COUGAR, and BUFFALO armored military vehicles per MIL-STD, STANAG, FMVSS, DEF(AUST), MoD and other customer requirements• Processed, modeled, and meshed over 10000 components in several large FE models• Introduced 3D FEA results reporting format to infrastructure to allow design engineers to better improve their designs• Designed components for vehicle and kit installation, guiding parts and systems from CAD through detailed drawing and installation phases• Translated armored vehicle technical system requirements and specifications to finite element analysis modeling parameters • Conducted critical design reviews and collaborated with design and systems engineers to generate solutions to failed system requirements• Performed design and GD&T activities for all armored vehicle production lines • Gained basic experience in DOORS software to map and manage system requirements of armored vehicles• Conducted root cause analyses to investigate component failures in test vehicles• Documented all results and findings in formal analysis reports and presentations• Developed physical testing validation procedures and data acquisition instructions for CDR deliverables• Key member of Engineering proposal writing team Show less

• Specialization: Engineering Design and Solid Mechanics / Materials• Researched the application of cellular honeycomb meso-structures to Michelin Tweel® shear bands• Studied application of systematic design process to design of morphing airfoil technology• Investigated application of cellular honeycomb meso-structures to both aero and naval airfoils while applying CEL fluid-structure interaction modeling using ABAQUS• Researched the response of honeycomb meso-structures of… Show more • Specialization: Engineering Design and Solid Mechanics / Materials• Researched the application of cellular honeycomb meso-structures to Michelin Tweel® shear bands• Studied application of systematic design process to design of morphing airfoil technology• Investigated application of cellular honeycomb meso-structures to both aero and naval airfoils while applying CEL fluid-structure interaction modeling using ABAQUS• Researched the response of honeycomb meso-structures of varying geometries to dynamic crushing loads of varying velocities• Primary author on two conference papers and two journal articles regarding development of design and analysis methods for advanced and composite structures• Developed methods for consistent analysis and data collection for the design of complex and composite materials for previously conflicting material properties• Used both newly developed and classical design tools for development of design problem definition and systematic design process• Gained expert knowledge of the systematic design process and use of classical engineering design tools• Advised undergraduate mechanical engineering design students in a senior level internship in engineering design course (ME 402), specializing in FEA instruction• Documented all research findings in Master’s Thesis Show less

• Graded homework and lab assignments of Senior level engineering students enrolled in ME 471• (Computer Aided Analysis and Design)• Gave tutorials to students on CAD and basic FEA using SolidWorks and COSMOS / SolidWorks Simulation and proctored in-class quizzes

Assisted instructors in teaching ENGR 141 (Programming and Problem Solving), EG 208 (Engineering Graphics with Computer Applications), and CES 102 (Engineering Disciplines and Skills) classesGraded in-class assignments and activitiesAssisted students with in-class material and homework during evening study sessions

• Managed projects to reduce scrap in the manufacturing of planar oxygen sensors• Designed and implemented several machine modifications to increase productivity and decrease cost of production• Gained valuable experience in manufacturing problem solving, including the Pareto process, basic Shainin training, data processing and database entry and formation, as well as experimental setup and analysis• Accrued over $1,000,000 cumulative per year in direct cost savings and avoidance… Show more • Managed projects to reduce scrap in the manufacturing of planar oxygen sensors• Designed and implemented several machine modifications to increase productivity and decrease cost of production• Gained valuable experience in manufacturing problem solving, including the Pareto process, basic Shainin training, data processing and database entry and formation, as well as experimental setup and analysis• Accrued over $1,000,000 cumulative per year in direct cost savings and avoidance with projects over a 4-term rotation Show less

Prevented swimmers and patrons from engaging in potentially dangerous activities and performed open-water rescues and resuscitation when necessary