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Glen Cove, Ny, Us

Glen Cove, Ny, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

- Analyze power supplies for structural and thermal survivability using Finite Element Method (FEM).- Develop design solutions to improve thermal and structural performance of electronic packages.- Collaborate with and incorporate knowledge from various disciplines to developing an optimum product.- ICP J-STD-001 certified to rework engineering electrical designs.

Ronkonkoma, New York, Us

- Project lead for various custom fixtures for customers including Magna International and Delta Faucet. - Became the go-to for robotics-based projects, 3D printing, and material selection. - One of two mechanical engineers creating custom induction heating fixtures for product production and R&D. -Required significant use of Solidworks, shop equipment, and knowledge of manufacturing methods - Quickly adapted to fast-paced business structure and gained perspective on full length projects -Taking on rolls in project management, sales, financial management, and travelling customer support. -Filled skill gaps by learning through-hole soldering, electronic troubleshooting, and coil making.

Reston, Virginia, Us

- Maintain a secret security clearance- Cognitive Engineer (project lead) for COLUMBIA class Escape and Rescue equipment. -Inherited a design that was behind schedule and accelerated design development to achieve Navy approval by deadline. -Leading a team of engineers and CAD designers to develop innovative equipment to improve survival of sailors in disabled submarine scenarios. Solely conducted technical analysis. -Presented design arrangement of the improved escape and rescue equipment to the Navy.- Technical Lead for High Pressure Watertight Door design study -Developing design alternatives for the submarine watertight bulkhead door less than a year before final construction information deadline. -Evaluating cost and scheduling for technical work required to validate design redirection.- First US Navy Escape and Rescue (E&R) Mockup Demonstration -Providing assistance as lead E&R equipment engineer in formal research evaluating the difficulty of E&R procedures in disabled submarine conditions. -Personally conducted hands-on E&R procedures in disabled submarine conditions during pilot testing of escape trunk mockup to initiate redesign discussions before formalized testing.

I teach high school students robotic concepts including circuitry, breadboarding, and programming using the Parallax Propeller ActivityBot. I also create lectures, demonstrations, and activities involving programming and the use of various electronic devices.

New York, Ny, Us

Instruct and facilitate understanding of Calculus and its applicationsManage a team of math tutors and evaluate the quality of new and incoming tutorsLead Calculus workshops for incoming students and guest speaker for tutoring workshops

New York, New York, Us

Projects: NHL glove impact testing Wear testing for metal on UHDP knee design (for TKR).

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Performed legal voter identification