Leading the test engineering function on multiple space programs including the Dream Chaser spaceplane and Orbital Reef space station.

• Managed bookkeeping, licenses, legal procedures, and taxes for a small photography business.• Assisted with photo shoot equipment setup and operation.• Coordinated logistics for on-location, backcountry, and international photo shoots.

Test, development, verification, and certification of the Dream Chaser spaceplane. Technical and strategic management of several test engineers.

Designed systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects including wind, solar, and energy storage plants.

• Developed test systems and procedures, conducted tests, and analyzed data on utility-scale wind turbine drivetrains and electrical systems at the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

• Developed systems, structures, and testing for the Dream Chaser space plane.• Designed large, complex, distributed instrumentation, control, and data acquisition systems for laboratory and flight testing.• Planned and executed lightning strike testing on spacecraft structure to verify bonding andgrounding system integrity and damage tolerance.• Designed static strength, modal, vibration, pressure, and thermal tests for an advanced carbon fiber, bonded composite structure and its associated hatches and windows.• Participated in systems design and integration reviews to ensure overall product compatibility andreliability. Reviewed Interface Control Documents for accuracy and intent.• Decomposed and mapped NASA requirements to a variety of verification activities to ensure product was meeting overall program objectives.• Performed hands-on test fixture and instrumentation setup, test execution, and troubleshooting.

• Developed, tested, and analyzed prototype utility-scale wind turbine generators in a startup, research and development setting.• Tested high voltage electrical generator systems for power quality, thermal performance, and structural dynamic response.• Performed static, vibration, and modal testing on structural metals, composites, printed circuit boards, and magnets.• Designed and assembled test fixtures, instrumentation systems, and performed calibrations.• Performed failure analysis, analyzed data, and compared to finite element analysis and other computational analyses.• Coordinated with designers and program managers to develop test requirements and objectives.

• Planned development, verification, validation, and certification testing and instrumentation formechanical, electrical, and software testing of commercial and military aircraft systems.• Analyzed data, assessed risk, authored reports, and certified systems as an appointed FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) / Authorized Representative (AR).• Led 787-9 Systems Testing Project involving managing a team of engineers, schedules, and resources.• Performed system integration activities including design reviews, simulations, and systems requirements documents development and review.• Performed vibration, acoustic, and environmental testing of aircraft and systems, in-flight, on-ground, and in the lab.• Tested electrical power, mechanical, thermal control, fluid, avionics, and safety systems.• Coordinated with FAA, NASA, militaries, NTSB, airline customers, and suppliers to define testing, instrumentation, and configuration requirements.• Developed export (EAR, ITAR), import, and intellectual property management system; enabled company to transfer experimental aircraft and technical data throughout world for efficient and compliant testing.

• Designed and integrated electrical, avionics, and fluid systems and their mechanical and electrical interfaces and packaging for commercial and military aircraft.• Developed systems requirements documents, managed suppliers, and presented in design reviews to ensure high quality system integration with other systems and structures.• Determined and reviewed development, acceptance, and qualification testing both internally and with suppliers.• Analyzed field operation and incident data to determine failure modes, effects, and future mitigation.• Coordinated with fabrication and assembly teams to address design or integration issues.

• Developed and managed on- and off-road vehicle mechanical and electrical systems and structural projects.• Reviewed and made recommendations on service and warranty reports.• Tested and certified designs and vehicles.• Developed high pressure four-stroke fuel system which included new fuel pump, filtration, and fuel lines; the first high pressure fuel system for Polaris.• Managed, developed, and tested 40 aftermarket accessories generating $10 million in sales per year.

• Designed electrical, avionics, and fluid systems and their mechanical and electrical interfaces and packaging using CAD.• Managed suppliers and presented in design reviews to ensure high quality system integration with other systems and structures.• Analyzed field operation and incident data to determine failure modes, effects, and future mitigation.• Coordinated with fabrication and assembly teams to address design or integration issues.

Designed and executed tests of fluid control valves, regulators, and flow meters.

Analyzed energy use and efficiency in various industries throughout the Midwestern US. Developed recommendations to improve productivity, reduce waste, and save energy.

• Test design, execution, and evaluation of transmission, distribution, and metering electrical transformers.• Test and certification of Amtrak Acela high-speed train transformers.

Test design, execution, and evaluation of transmission, distribution, and metering electrical transformers.