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Forres, United Kingdom

San Salvador, El Salvador

Initiated theoretical studies and experimental research to develop liquid propellant rocket technology. 1. RL10A rocket engine modeling project: developed computer model of thrust chamber gas flow, thrust chamber heat transfer, turbomachinery, combustion stability and engine cycle balance in the SoftInWay AxCycle and AxStream software suite and matlab. 2. Conduct design studies of a liquid propellant (LOX/Ethanol) small launch vehicle.

San Salvador, El Salvador

Lead the technical & business development of a suborbital launch vehicle & service capable of lofting scientific payloads beyond Kármán line to offer space research and education opportunities to universities and space agencies across Latin America.1. Developed 6DOF trajectory simulation, including codes for calculating aerodynamic coefficients, aerodynamic heating and re-entry dynamics.2. Created novel sizing and optimization software for suborbital solid propellant and liquid propellant rockets3. Extensively used Matlab for numerical modeling & analysis and Solidworks for 3D CAD modeling4. Designed, modeled, and presented sounding rocket to experts from United States (NASA), Ecuador (EXA), and Argentina (CONAE) who deemed it as “an excellent design”

San Salvador, El Salvador

Established the first solid propellant rocket research and development program in El Salvador, included the first laboratory dedicated to rocket propulsion research. 1. Produced, formulated, and characterized solid propellant combinations based on AN/MG/HTPB and AP/AL/HTPB Developed tools and jigs to fabricate solid propellant motors and nozzles with graphite inserts2. Designed and fabricated motor test stand with sensors to measure chamber pressure and thrust magnitude3. Conducted numerous launch campaigns alongside students from various universities throughout El Salvador

San Salvador, El Salvador

ESAI is a non-for-profit aerospace research and development institute based in El Salvador, Central America. It's mission is to “obtain the capacity for developing and utilizing aerospace assets to contribute to the national economy of El Salvador and improve the quality of life of its citizens”.

Ilopango, El Salvador

Airworthiness Engineering:• Responsible for field approvals related to aircraft modification/alteration or repairs according to El Salvador regulations and complying with FAR 21/23/25 for aircraft FAA TC.• Technical Support for CAA Airworthiness and Certification Department regarding: investigation of technical and legal basis of new aircraft, certification of design and production organizations, and authorization of technical capabilities of MRO organizations. • Responsible to maintain and interpret up to date technical documentation regarding all aircraft, engines, propellers and related systems registered in El Salvador.• Responsible of developing airworthiness directives and/or operational directives.Regulatory Development: • Responsible to develop unmanned aerial vehicle regulations• Responsible to develop TBO and Overhaul Advisory Circulars. Aircraft Accident Investigations• Responsible to conduct the technical investigation of any aviation accident or incidents, gather Factual information, its analysis, make conclusions including findings, probable cause and contributing factors; as well as to establish Safety Recommendations.• Aircraft Accidents/Incidents investigated: 12 so far.

Soyapango, El Salvador

I taught basic theory of internal combustion engines, piston engines and turbine engines for aviation maintenance students. I also gave lectures about space systems engineering, composite materials, control systems and rocketry.

San Salvador, El Salvador

Lead the design, assembly testing and installation of over 300 stand-alone photovoltaic systems across the country.Worked on a lesser extent with stand-alone wind turbines and micro-hydroelectric plants.

Everett, Washington, United States

1. Worked on the final assembly of the Boeing 787 providing fast solutions to wire harness installation problems, inspecting the aircraft and then redesigning the wire routing using CATIA V5 suite of electrical workbenches and ENOVIA V5.2. Analyzed and interpreted complex wire harness manufacturing process documents and dealt with a variety of variables with limited standardization in order to solve wire harness manufacturing problems. 3. Solved problems in a timely and practical way, taking into account a great variety and quantity of variables in situations where almost no standardization existed.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Largest Aerospace Engineering program in the United States, and has been ranked No. 1 among schools without doctoral program for 16.

2016 Kari International Space Training, Space Systems Engineering

The KARI IST is a 2 week intensive program providing knowledge in space systems engineering, such as satellite and spacecraft systems.

Unisec - Cansat Leader Training Program, Space Systems Engineering

The CanSat Leader Training Program (CLTP), established in 2010, is co-organised by UNISEC and UNISEC member universities to provide.