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Seattle, Wa, Us

Helping set up operations at the Project Kuiper Payload Processing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center.

Kent, Wa, Us

In my role at Blue Origin, I was responsible for ensuring on-schedule, high-quality completion of assemblies and installations on the company's New Glenn orbital flight vehicle project. The role was very dynamic and was enjoyable for me because of the wide variety of tasks that I got to work on. Here are some examples of the work I do: - Write work instructions for integrating fluids and structural components into propellant tanks. - Provide hands-on assistance and shipside support for assemblies and installations. - Write nonconformance reports and dispositions when issues arise (i.e., parts being dented, corroded, etc.). - Create or modify models and drawings of tooling and test equipment (i.e., lifting devices) in PTC Creo. - Perform basic structural analysis of custom lifting tools and have load limits approved by lift director. - Use PTC Windchill to release CAD models, drawings, work instructions, and ground support equipment kits. - Review drawings and work instructions and provide feedback on them during the release process. - Create manufacturing bills of materials (BOMs) to simplify part configurations for complex installations. - Create schedule impact reports when unexpected issues arise. - Electronically and physically track hardware for upcoming installations to ensure production readiness. - Provide off-nominal responsible and manufacturing engineer shift support to help meet production schedules. - Redline drawings when design inconsistencies are found and have modifications approved by designers. - Mentor new employees by teaching them about New Glenn rocket design and how to use company software.

RIT Launch Initiative allowed me to gain a significant amount of experience in designing and manufacturing model rockets and rocket engines during my college career. I used programs such as MATLAB, Siemens NX, and OpenRocket Simulator and attained a National Association of Rocketry Level 1 certification. Feel free to take a look at some of my Launch Initiative projects below!

Kent, Wa, Us

As an intern at Blue Origin, I worked on the production control team at the company's Orbital Launch Site Manufacturing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center. My roles have involved providing hands-on support at multiple work centers, writing work orders, and creating tactical schedules. These are some of the projects I worked on during the internship: - Created detailed MS Project production schedules based on work orders. - Developed semi-automated production priorities visualizer with Kidasa Milestones software. Reduced time required to create visual representation of priorities from two hours to 10 minutes. - Installed structural components (i.e., ring frames, splice plates, Hi-Loks) on first stage engine bay flight article. - Tested strain gauge connectivity for structural component qualification tests. - Wrote detailed fastener installation work orders based on drawings and technical specifications.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

At GE Aviation, I was a member of the Aero & Thermal Technologies Team, which helps develop solutions for next-generation military propulsion systems. My responsibilities included developing CFD models for engine hot section components, as well as analyzing different approaches to thermal radiation problems. Here are some of the projects I worked on during the internship:- Performed afterburner auto-ignition study. Did grid dependence study to determine inflation layer sizes required to accurately measure flow patterns. Analyzed results in Ansys CFD-Post and Excel and created transfer function to relate different geometries. Presented results and had study archived in company’s design review book. - Studied accuracy and precision of different radiation heat transfer analysis programs. Solved problems in Ansys APDL and Thermal Synthesizer System (TSS). Compared results to analytical solutions based on first principles.

Falls Church, Va, Us

For my first mechanical engineering internship, I was on the hardware team at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Bethpage, New York. My responsibilities included putting together drawing packages in CATIA, working with technicians to assemble Naval ship components, and creating a Siemens NX model for a piping system.

Rochester, New York, Us

Responsibilities included working with a team of management and lifeguards to ensure safety and protect health of park guests. Lifeguards are required to attend training sessions consistently throughout the summer to practice the proper execution of emergency medical procedures and to prepare for monthly audits.

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

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