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Generated CFD & FEA models of a novel energy storage system being developed by Antora Energy to provide insight to their design.

Developed 2D thermal models of rotating parts within the high-pressure compressor (HPC) for the Adaptive Engine Program (AEP)- Built rotor HPC thermal model using the latest toolset and documented best practicesPerformed Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and design work of a Non-contacting Dynamic seal Performed CFD of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) 2nd Vane supply air circuit, providing feedback to improve the design and 1D flow modelProvided mentoring and oversight of colleagues in both thermal analysis and CFD

Developed 2D thermal models of static parts within the HPC for both commercial and the AEP- Provided debugging of multiple models and recovered schedule for highly visible commercial programs- Developed 2D model and performed thermal analysis of the static hardware in the HPC for the AEP- Performed manual edits within ANSYS Classic to update engine geometry and provide sensitivity studies- Converted a thermal model to a new engine performance to support the update of the PW4000-94” Safety Risk AssessmentProvided Aero/Thermal Systems test support for the HPC of a commercial program first engine to test (FETT)Performed Clearance Assessment of the HPC for the AEPPerformed CFD of the leading edge, intersegment gap, and trailing edge of a blade outer air seal (BOAS) to assess the level of ingestion and provide heat transfer coefficients (HTCs) to perform durability analysisPerformed 2D CFD of the F135 Stage 2 inner air seal (IAS) knife edge cavity to down select the design and resolve a fleet issue with the IASPerformed CFD of the AEP rear bore basket, providing feedback to improve the design and 1D flow modelProvided mentoring and oversight of colleagues in both thermal analysis and CFD

Performed CFD of internal cooling channels of a BOAS- Invention patent for ‘Boas Flow Directing Arrangement’ to mitigate inadequate cooling fillDeveloped 2D & 3D thermal models of static parts within the HPT and HPC for both commercial and the AEPProvided 2D & 3D thermals of the outer transition duct (OTD) of the PW4000-100” to determine root causePerformed CFD of the AEP FETT front hub to support assessment of telemetry packaging cooling/sealing and provided updates to the 1D flow modelReviewed unsteady CFD of the PW4000 OTD performed by an outside vendor and incorporated CFD HTCs to the thermal model to increase fidelityProvided mentoring to Co-op students and interns in both thermal analysis and CFD

Senior Engineer | Reactor Technology | Fluid Design Experiments 07/2016 – 06/2017Performed CFD to compare to test data- Performed RANS/LES simulations using OpenFOAM- Model matched Fast Fourier Transform of pressure between airfoils and trailing wakeDesigned a tri-axis traverse and enclosure for a laser measurement system entirely contained within the base of a 3D printed impeller which was submerged underwater- Design provided the ability to collect LDV measurements between impeller blades during operation, previously measurements were limited to the exit of the impeller

3-yr program for high-potential, committee-selected candidates to develop technical leadership skills & experience through rotational assignmentsReactor Technology | Fluid Design Experiments (07/15 – 07/16)Designed & developed two test programs to investigate fluid-structure interactionDesign from concept to final specification drawings for manufacturingPerformed finite element structural analysis for high pressure systemsUnique design of test section made of clear acrylic allowed for advanced laser and camera measurements (LDV, LDA, PIV) & using 3D printed parts allowed for pressure sensors to be installed internallyField Engineer | Newport News Shipbuilding | Reactor Servicing (05/15 – 07/15)Supervised the transfer of fuel from spent pools to transportation containersInteracted with multiple disciplines involved with the construction of the Virginia Class submarines & Ford Class aircraft carriersClosely followed operations being performed during refueling & overhaul of USS Abraham Lincoln & the defueling of the USS EnterpriseSubmarine Programs | Core Mechanical Design (08/14 – 06/15)Member of multidisciplinary team to develop functional requirements of next generation Advanced Heat Treatment Furnace & recommendation of final designWorked closely with three furnace vendors to provide requirements & review designsDeveloped three COMSOL Multiphysics models with conjugate heat transfer & CFD of the submitted furnace designs to support an internal design review Field Engineer | BWXT NOG Lynchburg (07/14 – 08/14)Supervised the welding operations of fuel modules and collected welding data for quality control reportsWorked closely with the furnace operators during the certification program and analyzed data to generate weekly reportsAdvanced Reactor Programs | Power/Acoustics Technology (09/13 – 06/14)Developed test specifications, performed motor acoustics testing, analyzed test data, and provided recommendations for future technology development.

Performed failure analysis to support safety related system designs and set performance limits for the Training Replacement Nuclear Platform (TRNP).Developed code coupling MELCOR and RELAP5-3D model of containment test to perform code qualification

As an intern working with an Energy Auditor, I gained experience with energy audits at various buildings and job sites, including exposure to solar and wind power projects.

Working as a member of a project team, I utilized AutoCAD to create drafts of construction plans for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire sprinkler systems. I was also responsible for calculating HVAC loads, balances, and system CFM, and organizing these findings into customer reports. Following a Project Manager, I not only helped create project contracts and schedules, but also reviewed plans, visited project sites, and participated in weekly meetings.