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Progressing team towards goal of becoming the first collegiate rocketry team to send a two-stage sounding rocket to space by developing our first ever spaceshot level rocketManaging 200+ members through the development of a two-stage solid propellant spaceshot rocket involving custom avionics, high power propulsion systems, and complex aerostructuresStreamlining operations to meet tight deadlines and maximize efficiency through the development cycle.Optimizing high level and low level design and analysis for the full 16ft-tall rocket architecture to withstand speeds beyond Mach 5 and surpass the edge of space (320+kft)Overseeing design review meetings, manufacturing processes, testing procedures, and launch operationsFacilitating subteam communications, corporate relations, and the spending of a $30k budgetKickstarting hybrid motor campaign, developing fluid systems along with injector plate characterization

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Led design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing for novel 8” diameter, 19000 lbf-s Q-class rocket motors Created hand calculation tools and expanded use of CEA, CFD, and FEA software in the design processRefined manual manufacturing techniques to simplify machining time while maintaining precision qualityOversaw all propellant mixing operations, inventoried and sourced propellant ingredientsCharacterized new iron oxide propellant for 20% impulse boost from previous formulationsDeveloped and produced a custom fiberglass resin thermal protection system for combustion chambersCoded a new, complex motor ballistics simulation and motor performance optimizerManaging new nichrome-embedded ignitors for high altitude ignition and ESD risk preventionDeveloped an experimental M-class 4” diameter carbon fiber motor

Texas, United States

Designed and produced various GSE hardware for complex test, work, and transport operationsCommunication with stakeholders, engineers, and technicians in Co-DRs, PDRs, CDRs, and one-on-ones to ensure designs met requirements and were made for ease of manufacturing, installation, and useExtensive structural analysis on steel structures, welds, and fastener connections through personally developed Excel calculators, company-owned tools, and FEA software200+ parts/assemblies created in NX, significantly improved CAD skills and engineering design intuitionReleased several part and weldment drawings, collected RFQs, and pushed to manufacturing

Buford, Georgia, United States

Enabling high school students to excel academically while developing long-lasting time management, organization, and study skills. Mentoring students through their high school journey and preparing them for their future endeavors.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Assisted in manufacturing, assembling, and testing a new high altitude ignition technology for aircraftInvestigating testing procedures and hardware needed for high altitude emissions characterization

Georgia Institute Of Technology/Atlanta,Ga

Designed, manufactured, analyzed innovative cubesat propellant tank for experimenting with using conductive and convective heating/cooling methods and baffle geometry to effectively position fuel ullageResearched the sloshing of liquids in various containers, developing experiment to verify predicted sloshing frequency, modal shapes, mechanical analogies, and fluid-structure properties of propellant tanks

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aerospace Engineering, 4.0

Activities and Societies: AE BS/MS Honors Program, Ramblin Rocket Club: Georgia Tech Experimental Rocketry, AIAA, Sigma Gamma Tau (AE.

Distinguished Achievement Plan With Honors

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Scouting, Computer Science Club, UIL Science, Recycling Club, National Honor Society, Latin Honor.