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Technology & IP Transactions Summer Associate

Conducted legal and prior art research. Drafted memoranda for internal use, client communications, and district court motions in IP litigation matters. Prepared slides for Inter Partes Review proceedings before the US Patent & Trademark Office.

Attitude Determination and Control Officer (ADCO) Flight Controller with primary responsibility for the safe operation of the Motion Control System of the International Space Station (ISS) from Mission Control Houston at NASA's Johnson Space Center.Executed real-time, dynamic operations for the ISS, including spacewalks, vehicle dockings and departures, commercial resupply missions, and trajectory management maneuversPlan for mission operations by: (1) Quantifying risk across multiple systems and specialties, determining level of acceptable risk, and developing mitigation strategies and protocols; (2) writing standard operating procedures tailored to missions; and (3) presenting recommendations for improvements to flight plans at large-group coordination meetingsLed post-flight analysis discussions and identify required updates to increase safety of future flightsCoordinate development and advise on implementation of new spacecraft software by working across specialties

Developed CAD (SolidWorks) models and device schematics for an experimental model nuclear facility.Assisted in fluid flow investigation through experimental model nuclear facility.

Managed Capernaum Program for Young Life in Bryan/College Station for 25-30 hours per week while completing undergraduate coursework.Led 18 college volunteer leaders in ministry to 80 individuals with special needs each weekCoordinated fundraising and community outreach opportunities for volunteer leaders

Guided 6 day backpacking trips through the remote Colorado backcountry for 12-15 high schoolaged students and their leaders from all over the country.Trained to respond to complex problems including navigation, inclement weather, camper healthand safety, and complicated group dynamics.