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Seattle, Wa, Us

• Spearheaded critical M&P engineering roles on multiple projects, including the Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm) and Contribution to ARIEL Spectroscopy of Exoplanets (CASE) as Lead M&P Engineer, and as Deputy M&P for the Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx), Near Earth Object Surveyor (NEOS), Carbon Plume Mapper (CPM), and Ocean Worlds Life Surveyor (OWLS). Executed critical tasks in materials selection, characterization, design, and integration. Actively participated in numerous project reviews as an individual contributor, peer reviewer, and board member.• Streamlined team workflow as Metallography Lab Lead, boosting overall productivity. Spearheaded cost-effective equipment improvements and resource allocation, saving the organization tens of thousands of dollars.• Resolved dozens of critical anomalies (e.g., SPHEREx, NISAR, Europa Clipper, CPM, multiple Mars missions) through root cause analysis and corrective action advisory on JPL’s Anomalies and Failure Investigations Team.• Pioneered innovative materials and processes (e.g., metal additive manufacturing, thermal control coatings, unique bonding techniques, outgassing analysis, metal joining) advancements through cross-disciplinary proposals.

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Led critical failure analysis, conducted hands-on materials characterization with advanced laboratory techniques, and managed metallography and microscopy efforts.• Oversaw $0.5 million annual budget for multiple independent research and development (IRAD) projects in high-temperature materials development for hypersonic applications. Coordinated manufacturing and testing with external subcontractors and internal engineering teams.• Advised teams on materials selection, reviewed drawings for multiple programs, and defined requirements.• Streamlined vendor-supplied materials acceptance processes site-wide, collaborating effectively with suppliers, procurement, and quality assurance teams to address materials-related challenges.

Bethlehem, Pa

• Designed, mapped, and implemented safety monitoring system in new lab setting for advanced electronic and optoelectronic semiconductor material synthesis. Trained in PLC programming and creating wiring diagrams.• Investigated III-V semiconductor synthesis through ammonothermal growth and proposed future research.

Bethlehem, Pa

• Instilled higher understanding of introductory materials science coursework in group tutoring sessions• Acquired additional teaching strategies through College Learning and Reading Association (CLRA) training

Bethlehem, Pa

• Managed and resolved issues for numerous FFF and SLA 3D printers, laser cutters, waterjet cutters, and 3D scanners. • Spearheaded user training programs, empowering individuals to safely operate equipment autonomously. Effectively collaborated with management to optimize and enhance the laboratory environment.

• Led two metal additive manufacturing R&D projects, coordinating with external subcontractors, performing microstructural and mechanical testing, and producing detailed reports.• Conducted hands-on failure analysis and materials characterization within the Materials Engineering, Test, & Evaluation group, ensuring the reliability of flight hardware across multiple programs.

• Reviewed student assignments and assessments in materials-based thermodynamics course

Bethlehem, Pa

• Characterized additively manufactured steel alloy specimens for industrial forging applications• Investigated microstructural and mechanical properties to propose processing optimization parameters.

Bordeaux, France

• Headed optofluidic research project working with laser-assisted nanoparticle assembly; acquired, analyzed, and prepared data for technical and oral reports under the Iacocca International Internship Program• Attended International Polymer Colloids Group Conference at Arantzazu, Basque Country, Spain

Bethlehem, Pa

• Collaborated with teachers and other tutors to increase educational level and confidence of students in a low-resourced neighborhood; tracked individual student progress in specific disciplines

Materials Science And Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Materials Science

Activities and Societies: Rossin Junior Fellows – Ambassador Program Alpha Sigma Mu- Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Honors Society.