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Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

Creating innovative software solutions where people, processes, and assets come together to solve our planet's most pressing water problems. Unlocking new value by connecting systems and data sources to provide actionable information to mission-critical customers.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Edge IIoT platform manager - Committed to bringing connectivity and systems intelligence to our customer's valuable assets to enable resiliency, reliability, and efficiency.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Managed company-wide monitoring and control engineering platform aiming at efficiency and a well-defined platform architecture.Led rollout and development of monitoring and control equipment for various applications.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

As a business analyst and software developer in the Business Automation group at Sensus, a Xylem, Inc. company, I assisted the primary departments within the company to make their processes more efficient through data analytics, process enhancement, and custom software applications. Using a healthy mix of technical expertise and business acumen, I implemented large cost-saving solutions and expanded data-driven opportunities.

Sundbyberg, Stockholm County, Sweden

I am developing integrated control solutions for Flygt industrial wastewater mixers. By implementing Voice of Customer (VOC) studies and using input from marketing and product development teams, I am combining technical expertise and market research to provide value to our customers and profitable control products. I have also developed our industrial mixer application research laboratory to demonstrate the effectiveness of automatic controls and the benefit of energy reduction and operational efficiency they bring to end users. Over the course of the year, I have demonstrated our products to numerous customers and partners, yielding momentum and excitement for our brand.- Revitalized our mixer application R&D lab to test new control algorithms. Gained experience designing and implementing electromechanical controls- Conducted an international Voice of Customer Study in order to ensure future products are in line with customer value. Required travel to multiple countries in EMEA and throughout U.S. and interaction with diverse customers from many different cultures- Developed business plan for future product launch including sales figures, profit margins, and product development procedures with support from local sales companies

Mühlacker, Germany

Händle is a German engineering company based near Stuttgart, Germany, specializing in stiff extrusion machinery. I completed a German-speaking internship in their New Product Design and R&D departments. Over the three months, I was responsible for improving existing auger, core, and die designs and exploring new options for prototype machines, such as a high-powered (200 bar) washing machine for automatic part-cleaning. I also spent time in the laboratory and pilot plant, testing new materials for extrusion and different methods for improving homogeneous and consistent products.

3516 Bush St, Raleigh, Nc

I completed a Cooperative Education program through North Carolina State University primarily designing HVAC systems for large commercial, government, and education construction and renovation projects.I was responsible for designing HVAC systems for a multitude of different building types. This included calculating heating and cooling loads, choosing respective equipment, communicating with general contractors, performing on-site consulting visits, designing systems on AutoCad and other industry-specific programs, and collaborating with professional engineers to ensure high-quality plans for clients.

Orlando, Florida

During a nine-week Summer Project with Campus Outreach, I was a Team Member at SeaWorld Orlando, overseeing the operation of roller coasters and prioritizing customer service to give guests an unforgettable experience. I learned how to respond to many different types of guests and resolved issues respectfully and efficiently.

Fork Union Military Academy

Over three years at Fork Union, I progressed from Private to Captain. I was fourth in command of the Corps of Cadets by the time I graduated.I was the Company Commander of Alpha Company, comprising the entire senior class. I worked with adults and other students to maintain the integrity of the academy and lead about 100 seniors throughout my senior year. I learned how to effectively manage different sizes of teams, from about eight in a squad to close to one hundred in a company.

Through countless service projects, I learned how to work with others of different ages and backgrounds. I take charge when the situations call for leadership.For my Eagle Scout service project, I planned, organized, and carried out a landscaping project for a retirement community in which we built a path allowing the residents to avoid the busy highway. Through intensive searching, I was able to reduce the cost of the project from $9000 to a little over $1000.

Lima, Peru

Worked with a factory manager and other employees of a radiator factory in the assembly, design, and maintenance of radiators.Helped design and assemble a machine that allowed for a more efficient method of molding specific pieces of a radiator.Learned how intuition and creativity are necessary in the areas of design and production.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Jenkins Stem Mba

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

High School

Activities and Societies: Valedictorian, President of Senior Class, President of National Honor Society, Company Commander, Football.