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• Designed inflatable airlock internal structure to accommodate torsional and axial loads due to crew member movement and pressurization to 10 psig• Coordinated with multiple groups to ensure system design met requirements at system boundaries• Confirmed design met requirements using NX Nastran FEA and hand calculations• Demonstrated best practices of iterative CAD design and analysis to teach other team members

 Managed and led pressurized systems design, testing, and fabrication for SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition IV• Managed an advance team of 14 people charged with full systems testing and completing required safety checks necessary for advancement in competition during the high stress 7 day period “Safety Week”• Developed and implemented solutions to problems raised by competition officials in order to advance during Safety Week• Managed a team of 7 personnel charged with the design,… Show more  Managed and led pressurized systems design, testing, and fabrication for SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition IV• Managed an advance team of 14 people charged with full systems testing and completing required safety checks necessary for advancement in competition during the high stress 7 day period “Safety Week”• Developed and implemented solutions to problems raised by competition officials in order to advance during Safety Week• Managed a team of 7 personnel charged with the design, testing, and implementation of pod pressurized systems • Designed the high pressure (1500 psi) and the low pressure (250 psi) systems that control braking actuation• Oversaw the integration of all pressure system components to ensure compliance with SpaceX safety requirements• Used hand calculations to verify proper flow rates through components to ensure necessary ventilation capacity for safety protocol and to ensure proper response time of the braking system• Created and implemented component and system level testing procedures for pod pressurized systems Show less

Assembly and Fabrication Team Lead  Managed and led assembly, parts fabrication, and physical systems integration for SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition II• Developed, wrote, and implemented pod assembly and integration plan for 5 unique, physical on-board systems• Contributed to the design and testing process of multiple systems including low pressure (150 psi) and high pressure (2250 psi) pneumatic systems, PID controller tuning, and shock absorber testing with UTM… Show more Assembly and Fabrication Team Lead  Managed and led assembly, parts fabrication, and physical systems integration for SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition II• Developed, wrote, and implemented pod assembly and integration plan for 5 unique, physical on-board systems• Contributed to the design and testing process of multiple systems including low pressure (150 psi) and high pressure (2250 psi) pneumatic systems, PID controller tuning, and shock absorber testing with UTM • Co-Designed and fabricated pod pneumatic systems using JIC fittings, COPV tank, and hand bent/flared hard line• Performed administrative duties including keeping budget and tracking part orders averaging over $1000• Implemented solutions to problems during manufacturing using FAA Aerospace Structural Repair techniques• Utilized CAM/G-Code as well as manual machining to produce high precision (up to +/-.005”) parts for pod and test fixtures• Designed and analyzed pod lifting point interfaces capable of supporting over 1000 lbs. via hand calcs and FEAMechanical Team Member Led pod transportation system team & assisted in pod manufacturing & assembly for SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition I• Performed analysis of transportation structure and necessary pod interfacing parts via hand calcs and FEA• Created mechanical drawing in accordance with GD&T for internal and external shop parts manufacturing• Collaborated on pod assembly including installation of over 3000 rivets and integration of 5 unique systems• Focused on development and implementation of procedure for final parts manufacturing and assembly Show less

Math, Physics, and Engineering Tutor Worked as drop-in and scheduled tutor• Supported the UMD Veterans Center to further student veterans understanding in Math ,Physics, and Engineering• Developed individualized study guides and one-on-one tutor session curriculum• Conducted group review sessions to prepare student veterans for upcoming tests

Senior Math and Physics Tutor Worked as drop-in tutor and guided new tutors in day to day operations, both administrative and tutoring related• Supported over 5000 students annually to further their understanding in Math and Physics• Guided over 10 junior tutors in a 9 month period with their interactions with tutees and peers• Conducted intermediate reviews, final reviews, and made hiring recommendation for over 10 junior tutors

 Led assembly, fabrication, and design of autonomous all terrain vehicle platforms (wheeled and aerial)• Utilized CAD to design multiple autonomous vehicle platforms each unique to a specific terrestrial operating environment• Fabricated and assembled concept vehicle platforms to be used for electronic and mechanical integration testing• Determined loads and analyzed stresses in vehicles via hand calcs which led to proper materials selection

Aircraft Mechanic/Sergeant E-5 Supervised and performed maintenance on rotary craft turbine engines & maintained shop records• Maintained electronic aircraft maintenance records in compliance with Department of the Army and FAA standards• Led power-plant maintenance for 60 aircraft and conducted military/job training for over 50 soldiers • Created & maintained local parts inventory, totaling over $250,000, & on-hand requirements to reduce aircraft downtime • Accountable for… Show more Aircraft Mechanic/Sergeant E-5 Supervised and performed maintenance on rotary craft turbine engines & maintained shop records• Maintained electronic aircraft maintenance records in compliance with Department of the Army and FAA standards• Led power-plant maintenance for 60 aircraft and conducted military/job training for over 50 soldiers • Created & maintained local parts inventory, totaling over $250,000, & on-hand requirements to reduce aircraft downtime • Accountable for over $500,000 of communications equipment deemed sensitive items requiring a Secret Clearance Show less

Carpenter  Performed day-to-day residential landscape and remodeling construction duties• Used power and hand tools for demolition and excavation operations indoors and outdoors at residential job sites• Oversaw day to day operations onsite independent of contractor and site foreman• Planned, spec’d, and implemented medium size outdoor irrigation and electrical systems• Utilized electric, pneumatic, and hand tools in day to day remodeling and high precision finish… Show more Carpenter  Performed day-to-day residential landscape and remodeling construction duties• Used power and hand tools for demolition and excavation operations indoors and outdoors at residential job sites• Oversaw day to day operations onsite independent of contractor and site foreman• Planned, spec’d, and implemented medium size outdoor irrigation and electrical systems• Utilized electric, pneumatic, and hand tools in day to day remodeling and high precision finish carpentry Show less

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