777X New Features- Author, model, and track multiple requirements packages for supplier-developed electro-mechanical window shades, fiber optic light engine, and curtains in use on 100+ 777-9 aircraft- Manage design development and certification testing to ensure successful window shade product delivery from start to finish in 18 months- Coordinate design, document, and drawing reviews among 14 groups to maintain commitments to product quality and delivery schedule- Host design review sessions with suppliers to provide technical guidance and feedback to minimize testing risks and improve product manufacturability and reliability- Navigate hurdles with business decisions and supporting resource availability to proactively keep supplier development on track- Validate and rectify errors on 3 separate Specification Control Drawing packages (200+ pages each) to ensure quality and safety of interiors products on 777-9 aircraft

- Established company engineering fundamentals of mechanical design and manufacturing by authoring a multi-volume Engineering Handbook- Architected and administered a new Product Data Management system in SolidWorks PDM Pro to replace old folder data structure- Drove new data checking procedures to reduce engineering errors by 90%+- Authored seven new company engineering and production work processes - Overhauled part model and drawing templates for quality improvement and PDM integration- Led development of a new line of aircraft cabin monitors integrating cutting edge data transmission technology - Maintained and improved legacy products to ensure continued airworthiness while supporting discussions for a company product obsolescence strategy

United States Military Aircraft Project Certification Lead-Coordinate aircraft certification documents and deliverables for seven contracted programs-Establish certification plan by translating contracted statement of work into discrete Part 25 regulatory compliance requirements-Chart regulatory compliance for lithium battery qualification with minimal internal guidance-Estimate and manage hours and schedule for tasks delegated to the team-Manage 8 supplier contract scope and technical requirements-Interface with FAA Designated Engineering Representatives and Designated Airworthiness Representatives to ensure compliance requirements are clearly satisfied-Track part and installation conformity activity throughout the life of the projectUnited States Military Aircraft Project Interiors Lead-Schedule hours and workload estimates to complete the aircraft refresh per contracted workscope -Standardize company drafting format to streamline legacy drawings for use in current PLM system737MAX Interior Linings Lead-Established development schedule and engineering/production workload estimates-Oversaw a team of engineers and production specialists in modeling activities and mockup creation-Collaborated with design leads to ensure concept harmony with corporate initiative goals-Communicated with avionics, systems, structures, and leadership to integrate new product requirements787-8 and 787-9 Private VIP Aircraft Design and Completion-Coordinated and execute overhaul of project certification documentation for 14 CFR Part 25 compliance -Designed new VIP ceiling architecture for significantly increased decompression loading -Mitigated certification risks as the seat installation focal for VIP and commercial style aircraft seating products-Maintained an average of >95% on time delivery, 83% budget burn, and <2 engineering errors per assigned work package-Salvaged an estimated $100,000 in program costs by reviewing engineering team layout errors

A380-800/A350-900ULR Business Class Seat-Led a team of 4 engineers to address offloaded design and functional drafting responsibilities-Overhauled complex seat structure mechanism design (100+ parts) to achieve 15% weight reduction -Achieved a highly difficult 90% passing rate for 14G and 16G dynamic tests on the new seat structure-Coordinated model data, requirements, schedule, and deliverables with engineering counterparts overseas-Modeled production level injection mold, pressure form plastics and complex CFRP backshells for monocoque seat structure-Interfaced with electrical team to integrate all seat electrical routing/insulation requirementsJamco Dovetail Business Class Seat-Individually delivered a brand new business class tray table within financial and schedule allotment -Converted tray table envelope space to a production-level model 3 weeks from initial assignment-Integrated human factors research and user interaction studies for useful and intuitive operationB777-300ER Door 2 Reconfiguration-Singlehandedly designed a new Door 2 cross-aisle lowered ceiling assembly in SolidWorks for use on 14 aircraft-Drafted install and reconfiguration drawings for the ceiling assembly, stowbins, and other payloads structures-Proposed stowbin re-shuffling that reduced cost by an estimated $250,000 from initial technical workscopeBusiness Class (B/C) Meal Tray Table-Spearheaded the development and maintenance of a complex B/C meal tray table in use on 21 B777-300ER and 16 A350-900 aircraft-Adopted a heavily delayed project (4+ months) and delivered product back on its original undelayed schedule-Refined parts and assemblies in CATIA V5 to improve functionality and aesthetics based on customer desires-Interfaced directly with customers via in-person visits to support engineering development and demonstrate prototypes related to the B/C meal tray table

-Analyzed aircraft lavatory part drawings for manufacturability, accuracy, and certification-Supported company development by sourcing capital equipment and performing cost analyses

-Exercised interdisciplinary skills in ME and EE by creating test circuits, scripts, and assemblies for IEC standards testing of various Fenix ReadySet accessories-Created multiple solar panel mounting stand and lighting concepts to address user needs in Africa-Designed and machined a small vertical axis wind turbine mounting assembly

Professor Liwei Lin | Postdoctoral Scholar Ryan Sochol-Fabricated microfluidic devices via photolithography -Developed complex designs in AutoCAD to maximize diodicity of a bead-based diode system-Performed experiments to determine the effectiveness of using a microbead for a bead-based diode-Analyzed flow channel pressure differences through COMSOL simulations-Published preliminary research findings in abstracts accepted for oral presentation at IEEE MEMS 2012: Paris, France, MicroTAS 2012: Okinawa, Japan, and IEEE MEMS 2013: Taipei, Taiwan

-Conceptualized, designed, and modified over 180 SolidWorks part, assembly, and drawing files for the mPQube product-Designed injection molded and sheet metal enclosures to house PCBAs with tight tolerance considerations-Interfaced with overseas vendors regarding material selection and design feature optimization-Collaborated with coworkers to assess manufacturability and UL compliance-Assembled an entire mPQube to analyze design faults and adjusted accordingly for manufacturability

-Assisted with the compilation of teaching materials for students grades 2-12-Instructed children during after-class homework help in math, English, and SAT-Advised high school students in selecting colleges and navigating the admissions process