*Created detailed virtual and physical validation plans for seat systems*Reduced the number of seat samples needed to complete validation testing. y optimizing seat reuse*Ensured federal regulations, export compliance requirements, and internal seating requirements were captured in validation plans to prove the product as compliant*Responsible for several regulatory compliance summaries*Tracked program deliverables to program milestones

As a Senior Engineer in the Turbomachinery-Design group, I had two major roles.Lead Engineer for Single Shot Start System Pyrotechnics- Ensure acceptable performance of production igniters by working with suppliers and troubleshooting any issues- Work with suppliers to develop new igniters and start cartridges- Collaborate with several chief engineers and program managers of engines that will have the new igniters and start cartridgesChief Engineer of internally funded proprietary product- Develop, test, and iterate the design for the product starting from inception with a small team of engineers- Ensure product meets specifications- Make DVT and qualification testing matrices- Track schedule and budget

I came to Williams International as a rotational engineer where I was able to rotate through three groups before deciding on my home group. These groups included Turbomachinery, Electrical, and Advanced Design.Turbomachinery: Performed heat transfer analysis and structural analysis to validate designs of the hot section turbines for commercial engines. Analyses were performed using ANSYS Mechanical.Electrical Group: I designed the structural components of the Power Control Module to house and support the CCA to survive functional vibration.Advanced Design: Researched and designed several new products and ideas. Presented the R&D to the president of WI to decide if the product should be pursued by the company.

Design of a Custom Load Cell to Measure Individual Finger ForcesThis research project has been peer reviewed and published.Due to the complexity of the hand and limited accessibility of force sensors small enough to record individual finger forces; only basic hand models exist limiting our ability to assess hand function. This project aims to develop and build a custom force fixture to measure individual finger forces in various pinch and grip postures. The purpose of this project was to develop a new miniature load cell capable of measuring individual finger forces which is easily configurable to various hand postures. Traditional load cells measure the shear force of a bending beam requiring a thick beam which in turn creates a load cell too large for this application. The miniature, compensating load cell measures the load applied along a plane independent of the load's location. Four strain gages are assembled in a Full Wheatstone Bridge configuration so that one strain gage is on each end of each beam for a total of four strain gages. A Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model and a proof of concept prototype has proven the concept. The FEA model indicates a given load will produce the same total strain independent of load location. When a given load is moved along the top plane of the load cell prototype, the measured load remains constant within 2.5%.

Fluid Jet Cleaning of Automotive Camera LensesI worked on a research project at the University of Detroit Mercy that has been funded by a grant from Ford Motor Company. Ford is currently creating autonomous vehicles, and camera and sensor systems drive these vehicles, ensure they stay on the road, stop when needed, etc. But camera lenses get dirty. My research was focused on developing an engineering design tool that can be used to identify the best combination of nozzle position, angle, exit area, and fluid exit speed in order to clean the camera lens in the shortest amount of time, using the least amount of fluid. To do this I am analyzing the physics behind the interacting fluid flows above and across the lens covering, in order to create an analytical model suitable for quick parametric studies which will be used to rapidly evaluate design alternatives using empirical inputs from CFD analyses. I am also creating a 3D CFD model that will be used to optimize the fluid nozzle position and fluid exit speed to provide the necessary cleaning for the camera lens in the minimum amount of time, using the least amount of fluid. I am created my CFD model using ANSYS Fluent 18.2.

I was manager of a computer lab in the engineering building on the campus of the University of Detroit Mercy. This job involved checking IDs of people who entered the lab to verify they go to the school, enforcing lab rules, and being able to perform and help others with basic computer operations. As manager I was responsible for all of my employee's, I hired employee's, I made the work schedule's, and I maintained the lab.

I interned in Chassis in the shifters group and worked primarily on the poly stable shifter. As a part of my main project, I developed a testing fixture that holds a linear actuator in a repeatable position from vehicle to vehicle. I also created/optimized FCA's first virtual shift effort model of the poly stable shifter by inserting correct part interfaces and parameters. Outside of my main projects, I gained experience in writing source packages and I developed new automatic transmission shifter development timelines based off of historical data for both modified and carryover shifters.

I worked in the body electro-mechanical group, primarily in roofing and active aero systems. The main part of my internship involved developing a bench testing fixture in order to test multiple gas props charges in ambient, hot, and cold environments to reduce opening and closing efforts. I also assisted in development of DFMEA’s and DVP&R’s for two new vehicles and completed torque testing for manufacturing by drawing parts in NX and having them developed.

In-House Computer and iPad Preparation- Imaged computers and iPads for school systems- Etched graphics on computers with a laser engraving machine

Responsible for knowing the entire softball rulebook, all positions/hand signals and field operations. Needed to be able to control the game in an effective and positive way and to communicate the rulebook effectively.