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Raleigh, Nc, Us

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Leads failure analysis and reliability testing on semiconductor-based thermoelectric cooling devices commonly used in laser, automotive LiDAR, and cold chain fulfillment applications. Designs and executes reliability test plans and subsequent failure analyses to identify and mitigate potential failure modes. Ensures that thermoelectric platforms meet and surpass Telcordia, MIL-SPEC, ISO, and JEDEC standards for optoelectronic devices. Utilizes Access, JMP, and Excel to manage and analyze… Show more Leads failure analysis and reliability testing on semiconductor-based thermoelectric cooling devices commonly used in laser, automotive LiDAR, and cold chain fulfillment applications. Designs and executes reliability test plans and subsequent failure analyses to identify and mitigate potential failure modes. Ensures that thermoelectric platforms meet and surpass Telcordia, MIL-SPEC, ISO, and JEDEC standards for optoelectronic devices. Utilizes Access, JMP, and Excel to manage and analyze reliability data gathered from more than 1300 reliability tests. Show less

Raleigh, North Carolina

Managed and conducted a full-service gear and material test lab including: experiment design and prioritization, design and operation of test machines, and data collection, validation, analysis, and presentation. Tested and analyzed the properties of speciality alloy steels and more than 15 polymeric materials. Processed gathered data using Excel, R software, and JMP software, including nonlinear regression analysis. Conducted failure analysis including optical microscopy and 3 separate… Show more Managed and conducted a full-service gear and material test lab including: experiment design and prioritization, design and operation of test machines, and data collection, validation, analysis, and presentation. Tested and analyzed the properties of speciality alloy steels and more than 15 polymeric materials. Processed gathered data using Excel, R software, and JMP software, including nonlinear regression analysis. Conducted failure analysis including optical microscopy and 3 separate dimensional measurements. Analyzed more than 200 stereo-microscope images using ImageJ, including machine-learning segmentation methods to determine and measure areas of material damage. Performed more than 600 individual cyclic fatigue life tests and created more than 20 individual S-N curves with confidence intervals and a fatigue modeled line of best fit using statistical analysis methods in JMP. Supervised 3 employees and coordinated with an additional 5 employees to maintain maximum testing machine uptime and develop solutions to unexpected, urgent issues. Maintained documentation and standard operating procedures for all laboratory testing and results, including 5 test machines and 100% ownership of 3 simultaneous client projects. Show less

Raleigh, North Carolina

Worked under Dr. Tori Miller as an undergraduate research lab assistant. Trained on hot mounting and sample preparation, including polishing, and use of low speed saw. Assisted with projects on recrystallization of nickel and magnesium superalloys using SEM imaging and EDS/EDX analysis techniques. Lead experiments on eutectic gallium indium liquid embrittlement on niobium foil samples to determine potential of liquid embrittlement on this material.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Responsible for the safety and well-being of roughly 1300 residents over three years. Facilitated 4 unplanned building evacuations of 164 to 644 residents each in less than 4 minutes in compliance with NCSU fire drill procedures. Submitted 26 duty logs per semester on time and completed time sensitive paperwork for 160 room inspections and closings. Encouraged an inclusive hall environment through the Pasta and Politics program, which included a multi-layered discussion on tolerance, political… Show more Responsible for the safety and well-being of roughly 1300 residents over three years. Facilitated 4 unplanned building evacuations of 164 to 644 residents each in less than 4 minutes in compliance with NCSU fire drill procedures. Submitted 26 duty logs per semester on time and completed time sensitive paperwork for 160 room inspections and closings. Encouraged an inclusive hall environment through the Pasta and Politics program, which included a multi-layered discussion on tolerance, political identity, and core personal values and had 37 residents in attendance. Addressed more than 75 residents on policy violations and wrote reports for 7 major incidents in compliance with the NCSU Code of Student Conduct. Directly supervised 9 Resident Advisors as Administrative Coordinator/Senior RA. Show less

Kinston, Nc

Designed stormwater control system for municipal government using AutoCAD and ArcGIS in addition to on-site project surveying and decision making. Executed significant on-the-job learning in a discipline/subject with no prior background knowledge or experience. Made several design refinements and iterations to maximize efficiency and efficacy in accordance with state and federal regulations based on design calculations. Worked to minimize overall project cost on a budget of $208,000.