Part time safety instructor certified by PAMSP.COMInstruct students on proper operation and theory of motorcyclesClassroom instruction and outdoor range instruction

Research and Development – Customer orientedDesigned and built instrumentation and apparatuses for measurement systemsWorked with internal customers on a regular basis to thoroughly understand design requirementsLed projects to successful completion on-time and under-budget including Capital ProjectsFollowed a typical waterfall design method with cross-disciplined teams and subject matter expertsCertified in Acoustic Emission (AE) Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) level IIInspected metal parts using water coupled ultrasound (UT)LabVIEW developer for stand-alone measurement and logging systemsInvolved in several initiatives for company improvement such as Culture and AutomationMember of Alcoa Toastmasters Club

Research and Development for Coal Bed degassing survey systemsInterface with 3-axis accelerometer, magnetometers, modems, sensors, and microcontrollersDevelop hardware and software into a complete stand-alone survey system for bore-hole loggingWork with government approval agency supplying documentation for approval of systemMicrochip PIC microcontroller programming in ANSI C using Microchip IDEInterfacing PIC with various hardware chips for performing specific tasks such as Real Time ClockExtensive documentation of project details, processes, diagrams, specifications, and schematicsPCB design, layout, assembly, and Prototype wiringSet up, maintain, and regularly use SVN repository for all codeTroubleshooting of previous generation survey systems using multi-axis industrial test fixtures

Tutor students as walk in or appointmentVarious fields of studyInstruct good study habits and test taking skills

Performed daily preparation plant activitiesUpdated budget documents for new yearDeveloped automated machinery maintenance Excel spreadsheet

Primarily worked on a hardware and software project for improving production linesAssisted Optical and Electrical EngineersWorked in rotation with school