Engineering contractor supporting Naval Sea Systems Command, Program Executive Office, Submarines. Currently assigned to support PMS 450, the VIRGINIA Class Program Office, reviewing structural and materials engineering related transmittals.

• Manage the Submarine Industrial Base Council (SIBC) and work performed by the Public Affairs Firm contractor• Company Representative for the Professional Services Council Federal Budget “Vision” Forecast Team• Represent the company at various public events in support of the company outreach and communications plan• Conduct research and development of papers, talking points, articles, and other products to support various aspects of the company strategic communications plan• Analyze Department of Defense budgets, policies, and regulatory actions and monitor ”Think Tank” reports, conferences, and other talking pundits/points and media outlets to determine if trends exist that could affect company products and services.

Hull and External Structures Engineering• Mentor new engineers in the development of drawings, calculation packages, Finite Element Analysis models, technical writing, and submarine construction. Ensured they understood the importance of cost, schedule, and quality in their products.Moored Training Ship (MTS) Conversion Program• Lead Engineer interfacing with MTS Engineering Management and MTS Program Office regarding (structural) design and engineering products• Lead Engineer providing construction support for both the Electric Boat and Norfolk Naval Shipyard• Technical Lead supporting development of maintenance procedures and associated documentation with Life Cycle Engineering• Technical Lead for structural test procedures for use at both Electric Boat and Norfolk Naval ShipyardVirginia Class Non-Pressure Hull Structures• Technical Lead on VA Class Block IV Reduced Total Ownership Cost initiatives for fasteners• Evaluate and scope Process Improvements as a part of VA Class Design for Affordability and other cost reduction initiatives• Supported the Los Angeles Class attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) collision repairsVA Class Design Change Implementation Group• Volunteered to be part of a larger multi-disciplinary engineering team• Responsible for providing technical guidance and review of VA Class drawing changes• Coordinated review and completion of drawing changes between the cognizant engineering groups• Function as a liaison between Program Office, Structural Design, and Structural EngineeringTechnical Exploration (Tech-X) Program• Volunteered to represent the Naval Architecture Directorate• Co-Authored a technical white paper regarding High Performance Plastics for internal distribution and out-briefed senior company leaders• Co-Authored and presented a paper at the Society of Plastics Engineers ANTEC 2011 Conference regarding Tech-X and Fire, Smoke, and Toxicity Requirements for naval applications

Configurations Engineering DesignSupport various development and design projects for the CF34, F404/F414 engine families. This included analysis, test planning, and actual component testing.• Performed High and Low Cycle Fatigue Analysis on redesigned F414 A Sump Oil Supply Tube and Fuel Manifolds• Assisted with CF34, CFE738, F404, and F414 Engine Manufacturing Support efforts• Wrote Change in Design Documentation to provide ease of manufacturing/assembly and cost savings • Supported all aspects of component testing, author of 23 Test Project Sheets, which validated analytical models.

Rotating Parts Center of Excellence - Small Commercial Turbofan Engine DesignPrimarily supported the CF34 engine line with various manufacturing improvement, cost reduction, and component testing projects.• Wrote TF34-100B Engine Upgrade Kit Low Pressure Turbine airflow test procedures• Served as focal point for Change in Design Documentation for CF34 Engine Line part/assembly marking for manufacturing/field support , customer cost savings, and increased field part identification reliability

Control System Software Development Group• Pratt & Whitney Contractor for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter F135 Engine Software Development• Implemented logic changes to a object oriented graphical software design; Changes included additional software capability and error correction to ensure proper engine performance and software functionality• Documented and updated software requirements to reflect new/current logic to ensure proper generation of valid software verification test cases; additional test cases under the software verification process