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Broomfield, Co, Us

Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Conduct full performance testing of optical front-end laser communication terminals for satellites.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Establish testing protocols and conduct safe-to-mate and thermal characterization testing for Langmuir probe to direct acceptance testing and ensure measurement accuracy. Lead altitude sensitivity analysis for atomic oxygen sensor, utilizing MSIS model to project oxygen density. Develop MATLAB scripts for comprehensive thermal testing and altitude sensitivity analysis reports, guiding cross-functional team on allowable mission orbit parameters to validate requirements. Design and implement procedures for assembling flight hardware by disassembling and reassembling test unit, providing standard process for integrating hardware into CubeSat structure.

Westerville, Ohio, United States

Boosted calibration team’s efficiency, streamlining processes and frequently exceeding project timelines to deliver up to a day ahead of schedule, leading to promotion to Technician II within 8 months of employment. Operated cryogenic system, performing full sensor calibration by soldering sensors onto test probes and manually operating systems for precise temperature control down to 5mK. Generated calibration reports for quality-compliant sensors, ensuring performance accuracy and reliability.

Westerville, Ohio, United States

Exceeded production targets, enhancing efficiency within assembly team, leading to elevation to Sole Assembler for two specialized sensor lines and culminating in eventual promotion to Calibration Technician. Assembled ~50 state-of-the-art cryogenic temperature sensors per week, totaling over $45,000 in value, utilizing various processes such as soldering and cleanroom operations to meet demands of premier international institutions. Implemented comprehensive quality assurance protocols, including environmental stress testing with liquid nitrogen, to validate the reliability and durability of sensors under harsh conditions.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Co-developed innovative solar flare detection and tracking algorithm in Python, leveraging EUV imaging data to significantly accelerate detection and location processes, enhancing precision in space weather forecasting. Analyzed 30,000+ EUV images by implementing masking to isolate regions of interest, enabling enhanced study of patterns and behaviors in the flaring process. Identified flare precursors using pixel analysis to introduce a potential ~15-minutes in advanced warning. Refined algorithm with research mentor using weekly meetings to produce semi-autonomous solar flare detection and origin pinpointing with high degree of accuracy. Presented a poster titled, "A DEFT New Way to Forecast Flares", at the Fall 2019 American Geophysical Union conference.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Led groups through demonstrations of proper equipment use and safety regulations. Communicated with participants to lead them through problems. Actively monitored park courses for potential issues and ensuring participant well-being. Daily inspections of all harnesses, participant gear, and park courses.

Master Of Science - Ms, Aerospace Engineering

Activities and Societies: SWARM-EX CubeSat Mission, Engineers Without Borders

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physics

Activities and Societies: McDonough Leadership Program, Student Government Association, Ultimate Frisbee Organization