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Conducted and reported on research regarding emerging Department of Transportation policies and concerns. Focused on EV batteries, connected and automated vehicle IP and helped construct strategic directions for marketing and development efforts

-Conducted rapid turnaround analysis on aviation security integration test data -Made strides to automate and modify the reporting of test data

Greater Boston Area

Management:-Set up and led Battelle's KY Critical Care Decontamination System(11-15 staff)-Test lead aviation security regression tetsing (3-15 staff)-Team lead automated run order development (3-5 staff)-Test of proprietary equipment (2-4 staff)Test/Mechanical Engineering:-Inter-organization SOP and protocol development- Design and draft test kit.

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

I was sent to Louisville to set up and manage up a mobile facility that use vaporized hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate N-95 masks. For this task, I was asked to serve as a liaison between Battelle, the facility personnel, the state representatives, media, participating medical facilities and my staff. Our team built up a detailed logistics infrastructure.

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Test/Mechanical Engineering - Automated test database creation and implementation- Mechnical design, drafting and documentation tracking- Aviation security equipment operations and data collection Operational Support for Bluefin Robotics (a Battelle Company in Boston, MA):- At-sea marine operations in the repair, operation and maintenance of Bluefin.

Hoboken, NJ

Key Tasks:- Microfabrication of microfluidic cell culture devices- Mammalian cell line and native culture (2D and 3D)- Development of cellular interaction models- Training in soft lithography, sonication, emulsion stabilization, drop-on-demand functional materials printing, ink development, surface patterning, electron microscopy, fluorescent microscopy.

Aberdeen Proving Grounds

Provided guidance in the acquisition of lab equipment and direction for novel exploratory projects in the the shock testing of brain and bone matter

Picatinnty Arsenal, NJ

Worked on experimental platform development that integrates developing technologies like photonic dopplar velocemitry measurements with biological testing as it relates to traumatic blast induced injuries, especially TBI

- Instruct users of campus computer labs in proper standard and emergency procedures procedures- Provide simple technical support to lab users- Maintain the appearance and functionality of lab property - Refer issues outside my scope to the appropriate authority on the issue at hand

Coating Thickness, Fall 2010 Measured thickness using optical microscopy of alumina coatings applied by vapor depositionNumerical Analysis of Two Phase Flow in Close-Coupled Pipes, Spring 2010Generated three dimensional models of basic coupled pipe geometries using Gambit Analyzed a sand/water flow through the pipe geometries using a CFD approach.

- Act as first contact in case of emergency- Responsible for enhancing the quality of life as well as the social and educational climate of the hall community- Serve as liaison between students, parents, and administration

- Researched the history and operating procedures for the Continuous Tow Testing Device (CTTD)- Gathered, analyzed and interpreted data regarding key production variables from the CTTD statistically and numerically using AutoSignal, JMP, etc.- Presented tangible, cohesive results of the research to peers and superiors

- Learned to operate new simulator software (T-Rex, Thunder Edit/View)- Reviewed and edited simulation drawings on Thunder Edit- Enhanced previous Thunder Edit logic diagrams to be more applicable for quick reviewing purposes- Created scheduling database system for the Training department

Masters Of Materials Science, Material Science

Activities and Societies: President of CMSA(Chemical and Materials Student Association), Stevens Choir, The Stutes (a chamber chorus).

Level Set, Data Analytics

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: -Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers(Vice Regional Representative, Charter member of LeaderSHPE.