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Grand Rapids, MI, US

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Supporting the development of HVAC solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects

United States

Process-level thermodynamic and economic modeling of solid adsorbent DACfacilities | Implementation of Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) and carbon sequestration modeling using DOE’s Institute for the Design of Advanced Energy Systems (IDAES) computational framework | Infrastructure and Product Life Cycle Analysis

Grand Rapids, MI

Developed thermodynamic/economic EES model for 17 statepoint Brayton, inverse-Brayton power plantPerformed sensitivity studies for 11 different thermodynamic parameters to instruct optimizationOptimized system to minimize exergy destruction by 47%, initial cost by 31%, and lifetime cost by 24%

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Co-managed 20+ project members for Habitat for Humanity Kent county's low-carbon housing projectAchieved compromises during weekly executive team meetings to resolve conflicts critical to project progressionStrengthened communication and organizational skills by establishing group deadlines and ensuring acceptable schedule statusCoordinated design options.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Performed root cause analysis and resolved daily issues with manufacturing equipment on factory floorDeveloped 10+ standard work documents for inline washer systems, including Visual Standards, Task Instruction Sheets, etc.Programmed and installed Keyence quality control cameras on assembly line, including those used in $500,000 warranty recall prevention.

United States

Constructed and remodeled structures at 30+ homes, including decks, garages, basements, and sidingManaged inventory through delivery of necessary tools and materials to jobsitesSolved problems and executed carpentry tasks in both cooperative and independent scenarios

Chicago, IL

Coordinated utility conflict resolutions for 15,000+ ft proposed I-490 tollwayPerformed quantity calculations and MicroStation plan modifications for proposed maintenance of traffic on I-90Researched traffic queue detectors for Illinois State Toll Highway Authority $80,000 research projectEnhanced communication and cooperation skills by executing tasks in.

Greater Chicago Area

Performed framing carpentry and labor tasksBuilt new custom homes in New Lenox and Frankfort, ILStrengthened cooperation, problem solving, and teamwork skills

Greater Chicago Area

Constructed residential and commercial fences and decks in greater Chicago areaTrained new employees and acquainted them with new work environment