Evaluate the suitability of concrete specification compliance testing of customer concrete mix designs based on observed/tested field and laboratory results. Provide interpretations and recommendations to clients based on the conditions of the test results for optimum concrete specification compliance and quality validationDurability analysis of concrete mix designs to meet 170-year extended service life using Life365

Developed and implemented new concrete mix designs using Design of Experiments (DOE) that satisfied business objectives including requirements for field performance, manufacturability, and cost, while also providing technical support, quality assurance, and quality control for 5 precast concrete manufacturing plants located across 5 statesAudited Fabcon’s PA plant according to PCI (Precast Concrete Institute) MNL 116/117 and ISO 22965 manufacturing and quality standards, addressing… Show more Developed and implemented new concrete mix designs using Design of Experiments (DOE) that satisfied business objectives including requirements for field performance, manufacturability, and cost, while also providing technical support, quality assurance, and quality control for 5 precast concrete manufacturing plants located across 5 statesAudited Fabcon’s PA plant according to PCI (Precast Concrete Institute) MNL 116/117 and ISO 22965 manufacturing and quality standards, addressing non-conformances by updating current and developing new SOPs to maintain certifications Conducted internal quality validation process for new materials and mix designs to uphold PCI, ACI, and ASTM standards Liaised between operations, quality, and project management teams to facilitate the integration of a new manufacturing plant into Fabcon’s business and quality systemsImproved supply chain resiliency for the MN plant by incorporating a new cementitious material into the standard concrete mix design while maintaining product quality and PCI/ISO protocols, resulting in savings of approximately $1M per year Reduced carbon footprint of the concrete product by up to 35% with the incorporation of secondary cementitious materials (SCMs) and new blended cements contributing to the development of new Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Improved product strength and reduced quality defects by developing and implementing new pilot concrete mix design incorporating slag (SCM) while maintaining PCI and quality standards resulting in reduced cycle time in quality control Authored a technical document on self-consolidating concrete (SCC) for ease of use across all 5 plants to quickly educate new employees and technicians on one of the company’s high-volume products Show less

• Demonstrated and guiding undergraduate students through technical material engineering concepts and tests about cement and concrete research • Developed and enforced standard operating procedures (SOP) for all laboratory equipment including environmental chambers, length comparators, Blaine Fineness manometers, Vicat apparatus, Autoclave, and concrete mixers• Familiarized students with ASTM procedures including C127/128, C136/138, C172, C187, C191, C204, C231, C1437

• Characterized the effect of slag and cementitious systems of variable chemistry to prevent delayed ettringite formation• Broadened concrete durability research by publishing thesis manuscript titled “The Effect of Cement and Blast Furnace Slag Characteristics on Expansion of Heat-Cured Mortar Specimens” on ProQuest within the past year• Discovered ACI’s 201.2R-16 (Concrete Durability) recommendation of 35% slag replacement to prevent DEF in heat- cured concrete is incorrect and… Show more • Characterized the effect of slag and cementitious systems of variable chemistry to prevent delayed ettringite formation• Broadened concrete durability research by publishing thesis manuscript titled “The Effect of Cement and Blast Furnace Slag Characteristics on Expansion of Heat-Cured Mortar Specimens” on ProQuest within the past year• Discovered ACI’s 201.2R-16 (Concrete Durability) recommendation of 35% slag replacement to prevent DEF in heat- cured concrete is incorrect and established recommendations to improve the concrete sulfate durability performance• Mixed, prepared, and measured mortar bars in accordance with ASTM C109, C305, C490, C157, and C1012• Prepared cementitious paste samples for quantitative X-ray diffraction phase assemblage analysis• Reported expansion and phase assemblage data for Florida Department of Transportation technical reports Show less

Teach and clarify important chemical engineering concepts and principles to underclassmen.Specialize but not limited to Material and Energy Balances, Transport Phenomena I&II, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, and Separation Methods.

Designed, developed, and tested pilot plant simulation producing biofuel primarily jet fuel from algae via Hydrothermal Liquefaction and Catalytic Hydro treatment using ASPEN V9+Characterised algae (Nannochloropolis Oculata) macronutrientsSimulated manufacturing process of algae micronutrients into jet fuel via plug flow reactors, packed bed reactors, flash and distillation columns into finished productPerformed Safety and HAZOP analysis of pilot plant simulation to meet OSHA… Show more Designed, developed, and tested pilot plant simulation producing biofuel primarily jet fuel from algae via Hydrothermal Liquefaction and Catalytic Hydro treatment using ASPEN V9+Characterised algae (Nannochloropolis Oculata) macronutrientsSimulated manufacturing process of algae micronutrients into jet fuel via plug flow reactors, packed bed reactors, flash and distillation columns into finished productPerformed Safety and HAZOP analysis of pilot plant simulation to meet OSHA safety standardsPerformed potential environmental impact (PEI) using Waste Reduction (WAR) Algorithm approved by the EPAAchieved a net present worth (NPW) of 4.2 Million USD based over a proposed 10-year plant life and a return on investment (ROI) of 29% Show less

Prepared lab equipment for material tests such as concrete free shrinkage, cracking, and sulfate corrosion• Prepared cementitious materials and testing aggregates through grinding, milling, and filtering in accordance to ASTM• Managed proper environmentally compliant disposal of cementitious material and concrete• Chemically treated waste water before disposal to meet environmental standards set by the state of Florida• Developed program for predicting concrete strength using… Show more Prepared lab equipment for material tests such as concrete free shrinkage, cracking, and sulfate corrosion• Prepared cementitious materials and testing aggregates through grinding, milling, and filtering in accordance to ASTM• Managed proper environmentally compliant disposal of cementitious material and concrete• Chemically treated waste water before disposal to meet environmental standards set by the state of Florida• Developed program for predicting concrete strength using mix design training data on R statistical programming Show less

Estimated and procured cementitious, aggregate, and chemical material from donors within limited budget of $4000• Designed 3D model of concrete canoe using SolidWorks and Bentley’s ® MAXSURF boat design software• Created and updated Project Schedule produced on Microsoft Project while updating Gant Charts• Delegated project tasks and milestones including construction phase to project team of 15 persons• Designed and exported 2D cross sections of canoe for CNC manufacturing canoe… Show more Estimated and procured cementitious, aggregate, and chemical material from donors within limited budget of $4000• Designed 3D model of concrete canoe using SolidWorks and Bentley’s ® MAXSURF boat design software• Created and updated Project Schedule produced on Microsoft Project while updating Gant Charts• Delegated project tasks and milestones including construction phase to project team of 15 persons• Designed and exported 2D cross sections of canoe for CNC manufacturing canoe cross sections with CO2 laser cutting• Organized, led and taught weekly paddle team (10 persons) practices and training for competition races• Led project team to place 3rd overall in ASCE South East Regional Conference among 20 competing universities• Lead chief editor of concrete canoe technical report and placed 2nd in ASCE South East Regional Conference Show less

Recorded, complied, and reported performance data of all motors and pumps in sugar and cogeneration factory with infrared imagery and vibration testing• Disassembled, secured, repaired, and replaced 1 water pump and 3 cooling fan motors with the mechanical technicians and facilities team resulting in the reopening of a process line improving the safety and reliability of cogeneration plant• Enforced safety standards and PPE usage among technician team and plant operations