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Greater Denver Area

• Measure and analyze the heat generation, efficiency, durability, and thermal capacity of energy storage components and systems under specified charge/discharge cycles using the lab's R&D 100 Award-winning Isothermal.
• Implemented intelligent charging algorithms on the cell level, which reduced aging and optimized charge efficiency and led to an additional $300k for the project to continue.
• Designed and ran battery thermal management tests from the cell to the pack level for US automotive manufacturers.
• Increased laboratory testing capability by integrating CAN communication with testing equipment.
• Collaborated with industry partners to develop test requirements and test procedures.
• Analyzed and presented test data to project sponsors.

Boulder, CO

• Conduct research, testing, and analysis of LTE network performance characteristics for the Public Safety Communications Research project.
• Design and deploy LTE harnessing hardware and equipment.
• Investigate in-building and extended-cell LTE network coverage, while providing data to aid in development of new network standards.
• Assist with the composition of technical reports and presentations that will be delivered to the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection Agency.

Los Alamos, NM

• Provided engineering development and product integration support for advanced CubeSat systems within an integrated product team environment.
• Developed CAD models, detailed part drawings, assembly drawings, interface control drawings, as well as fabrication and installation drawings using Pro/E.
• Using finite element models, as well as force and moment diagrams to interpret loads and forces on dynamic parts; I performed resonant stress analysis on structural test systems.
• Improved on previous design concepts by automating solar panel deployment.
• Improved efficiency of the spacecraft by minimizing the volume needed for power components.
• Developed test requirements that lead to successful spacecraft deployment.

Las Cruces, New Mexico Area

• Provided leadership skills by mentoring students enrolled in NMSU’s College of Engineering Integrated Learning Community program
• Helped students succeed by attending by leading tutoring sessions for students on topics involving science, engineering, and mathematics.
• Helped increase the effectiveness of the project by researching past participants and using the acquired data to better serve future participants.

Las Cruces, New Mexico Area

• Laboratory assistant for the Aero-Fluids Laboratory offered at New Mexico State University
• Assisted students running experiments dealing with a wide variety of aerospace applications.
• Implemented strict safety procedures in laboratory environments.

Los Alamos, NM

• Worked on the Space Based Instrumentation Project by assisting with the assembly and manufacturing of mechanical components in a clean-room environment.
• Fabricated test components using machine shop equipment.
• I added to the efficiency of the project by utilizing FARO 3D measurement technology during calibration procedures and assembly inspections.
• Utilizing verbal and written mediums I assisted with organization and formatting of integration control documentation.
• Attained engineering testing experience with thermal vacuum and vibration testing

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Recently Graduated with a MS in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Fluid and Thermal Sciences. GPA: 3.96

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Aerospace Engineering, Graduate

Activities and Societies: National Society of Collegiate ScholarsGPA: 3.521