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Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Brought a startup from idea on paper to over $280,000 in funding and full-time staff.Took reOrbital through several exciting programs:- NSF I-Corps- Chicago Booth 2023 New Venture Challenge (2nd place)- Duality Accelerator.We've submitted several grants and have a forefront understanding of space-for-earth manufacturing and high-turnaround space logistics.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Concurrent internship during fall and winter quarters. Responsible for creating / refining internal processes.

Spearheaded initial implementation of a business critical, client-facing function of the company’s featured software, enabling success with live demonstration ahead of roll-out date.Created original software in Python which shortened timelines for a customer onboarding process from weeks to days.Developed selenium-enabled web testing software for rapid.

Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain

[Rank: Captain]I provided daily oversight of over 1000 flights throughout the Middle East and used expert diplomatic and aviation knowledge to facilitate solutions for over 25 flight events with unintended international consequences or major impacts to US mission.

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Responsible for ensuring all security, logistics provisions, and customs coordination necessary to support the successful visitation of 4 US warships in Jeddah Islamic Port, the first in three years and the largest in a decade.

Southern California / Deployed Aboard Air-Capable Ship

Flew the MV-22B Osprey, a helicopter/airplane that tilts its rotors to take off and land vertically like a helicopter, yet cruise like a turboprop aircraft. Entrusted to be able to deliver 24 Marines into enemy territory, day or night, under all weather conditions, with less than 6 hours’ notice, including deployment aboard an aircraft carrier.Operations.

San Diego, California, United States

Developed process solutions for IT and communications requests resulting in more annual support requests processed than in previous decade, resulting in an average reduction of 4 business days per support request.Implemented cyber security best practices, process improvements, and networking solutions that recaptured over 500 hours of pilot mission.

Maryland, United States

Created and updated MATLAB and FORTRAN scripts that improved finite element modeling.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: LEAD Facil Various Clubs

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering