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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

- Shaped the Libertee Grounds brand/image since inception and launched the a one-of-a-kind indoor mini-golf, hyperlocal beer bar, and eclectic pan-asian fare experience. - Designed and oversaw the development of the first physical location in Francisville, Philadelphia. - Established & continuously adjusted the core operating procedures of this new restaurant & entertainment space through COVID-19 restrictions. - Currently, I lead the day-to-day operations and strategic efforts in advancing the Libertee Grounds brand towards its long-term brand vision.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Hired into the business line's exclusive Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP).Rotation 1: Long Range Discrimination Radar, On-array SW/FW Development Team (Systems Engineer) - Decomposed and budgeted 100+ system level requirements to identify sub-system design criteria. - Structured a strategic system architecture model outlining hierarchical and interface details to successfully demonstrate compliance with client requirements.Rotation 2: Aegis Speed to Capability (ASToC) Program, Modeling & Simulation (Data Analyst/Systems Engineer) - Studied Monte Carlos simulations of hypersonic threats against the Aegis Integrated Naval Weapons system. - Used data to propose radar design enhancements against the particular threats of focus. - Used system model to introduce high priority system upgrades to the naval fleet in an expedited fashion after demonstrating system proficiency to a panel of U.S. Navy Commanders.Rotation 3: Advanced Capabilities Deputy Program Manager - Continuously engaged with DoD agencies (IWS, MDA, DARPA, etc.) to understand their interest, educate the customer, shape new initiatives, and align Lockheed Martin investments with strategic win plans. - Coordinated the Eagle Eye program’s BOE effort, leading to a $15M award from a new IWSS customer - Managed a team of 25 ASToC engineers through an aggressive 9-month PoP to insert urgent operationally needed capability enhancements to the Navy’s Aegis Weapon System on a $4.5M budget.Rotation 4: Eagle Eye Deputy Lead System Engineer - Participate in weekly customer syncs and schedule/cost/risk management practices with program PM/TD/LSE - Performed system-level architecture, CONOPS, and interface definition trade studies to initiate the new program

College Park, Md, Us

-Was responsible for the welfare of a group of 36 diverse undergraduate students on a university residence hall floor.-Exercised creativity and communication skills in developing a community via floor programs, addressing student needs/conflicts, and promoting the mission of the University and Resident Life.-Enforced University and Residence Life regulations resulting in a safe, orderly and enjoyable living environment-Collaborated within a staff of 16 building RA’s and with our Resident Director-Managed various administrative duties including maintenance requests, incident reports, and room transfers.

-I was responsible for product development strategy and operations, which included identifying beta features, testing procedures, and promoting product marketability.-Conducted market research to validate key value proposition assumptions and better understand the real demand in today's restaurant space market.-Awarded a total of $3,500 from the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, Hinman CEOs and Under Armour’s Cupid’s Cup Showcase.

Bethesda, Md, Us

-Client/Project: U.S Navy- Aegis Missile Defense System-Exercised data analysis and risk management techniques in authoring 8 specification changes on the Controls local sensors team-Presented proposed changes to a panel of senior engineers during build design review

-Co-founded student organization to bring together over 15 Clark School of Engineering student-mentors-Established a relationship with UMD Scholars Program to provide student-mentors with credit for outreach hours-Awarded $7500 combined from the UMD Robotics Center (POC- Dr. Nuno Martins, Director of UMD Robotics Center) & Clark School of Engineering (POC- Dean Darryll Pines) for operational costs

College Park, Md, Us

-Worked with group of 10 students for a span of 3-months to design, build, test, and troubleshoot a fully autonomous hovercraft to effectively accomplish a mission.-Prepared and presented a 25 page final design report-Oversaw project finances and successfully came under our budget cap of $350.-Guided the mechanical sub-team to build all levitation and propulsion components of the hovercraft UMD Noyce Scholars Program