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United States

• Developed and implemented a new Engineering Specification (ES) test for jounce bumpers, incorporating shear loads to accurately simulate real-world conditions, resulting in a reduction in R/1000 (repairs per 1000 vehicles).• Utilized Catia V5 to model and analyze jounce bumper geometry, determining the optimal angle for impact testing and contributing to the development of a more robust and durable design.• Developed a novel drop test simulation, replicating real-world impact conditions, to assess the durability of stabilizer bar link boots, leading to the identification of a supplier requiring design improvements.• Conducted extensive testing at -30°C, replicating customer-reported issues, and identifying a critical durometer threshold, providing valuable insights for future bushing design and material selection.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Proficient in project scheduling using Oracle Primavera, facilitating streamlined project management and efficient resource allocation.• Demonstrated leadership in conducting mechanical and piping meets, utilizing customized project timeline layouts to ensure clear communication and adherence to project milestones and created Power Bi dashboard for data visualization• Collaborated effectively with international team members to compile and analyze project performance data, resulting in the creation of comprehensive Project Controls Closure reports, leading to actionable insights for improved project performance.

Deer Park, Texas, United States

• Completed field assessments of 70 centrifugal pumps in SO2 Unit and identified 210 total issues including issues such as mechanical seal leaks, vibration issues, operator rounds, and broken gauges• Led Pump Seal meetings between maintenance and operations on scope of repairs • Used P&ID’s to identify converter expansion joints with shipping braces that caused thermal fatigue cracking• Wrote work order to strip insulation on expansion joint resulting in prevention of $1.5MM repair

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

• Quantified performance of Genesys on different platforms to optimize user experience by 34%• Used Genesys to model system components of Military Vault connecting concept of operation to formal requirements, both logical and physical architecture

Sugar Land, Texas, United States

• Developed polymer for use as lenses in automotive industry and in medical devices• Contributed to fabrication of polymeric composites and performed polymer extrusion and injection molding process• Commercialized high bulk density catalyst to enable licensor to increase plant capacity by 12%• Prepared 12kg of Polyvinyl Cyclohexane (PVCH) and processed it using injection molding to be tested for mechanical testing, impact, and optical properties to support research facility goals• Analyzed data from Gas Chromatography Machine to find best solvent to polymer ratio and to find polymer conversion % rate and effectively communicated results to meet project deadline

Prairie View, Texas, United States

• Research on impact of growing microgreens in antigravity environment funded by N.A.S.A.• Analyzed, researched, and put together light sensors and remote operated sensors used in 3-D clinostat gaining hands on experience on a control system project• Collected data on pressure transducer that supported my group to discover correct temperature to grow plants in antigravity environment• Summarized and delivered research findings on ideal conditions to grow plants in antigravity