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Golden, Colorado, US

• Provided engineering support for batching, milling, spray drying, pressing,and firing ceramics, primarily SiC and B4C, producing 1,000,000,000+ lbs per year
• Managed and approved raw materials, in-process controls, and finished bodies
• Developed new formulations collaborating with suppliers, research and development, project management, and customers using stage gate management and design of experiment methodology
• Optimized a current formulation saving 20% in processing costs using stage gate management
• Qualified new raw materials and equipment using change control management
• Resolved material issues from raw materials to finished ceramics utilizing 8D problem solving

Rolla, MO, US

• Formed an array of borosilicate glass samples with varying microstructures using constant cooling and isothermal processing techniques
• Analyzed glass-ceramic samples using scanning electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction to produce CCT and TTT diagrams
• Designed molten tin bath for preforming isothermal experiments up to 1000°C
• Determined individual phase dissolution rates using atomic force microscopy, inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry, and product consistency tests
• Collaborated with researchers from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Rolla, MO, US

• Managed glass and ceramic processing laboratory sections
• Oversaw glass batching, melting, grinding, sieving, and polishing
• Performed DTA, dilatometry, x-ray diffraction, and spectroscopy experiments
• Assisted and graded undergraduate students’ homework and presentations

• Managed set up and take down of tents for weddings and corporate events as well as the delivery of tables, chairs, and dance floor
• Engaged with customers to best improve their events
• Gained experience making quick self-accountable decisions
• Supervised crews to ensure work was done correctly, efficiently, safely, and on time

Schenectady, NY, US

• Improved flow of steam turbine buckets from receiving to assembly using principals of lean manufacturing: reduced downtime by 2 days, introduced > 70% pull system, freed up > 1000 sq. ft. of assembly space, implemented.
• Optimized inventory control system for tooling in the bucket assembly area
• Participated in daily meetings with bucket assembly management and machinists to discuss the production of steam turbines

Clinton, New York, US

• Improved processes in the manufacturing of solder preforms and ribbon
• Designed roller lubricator system, laser displacement measurement system, and safeguards for punching presses
• Characterized defects in solder preforms for operator training
• Oversaw production of solder preforms with quality engineers
• Communicated with engineers, product suppliers, and floor operators daily

Master Of Science (M.S.), Materials Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Materials Science And Engineering

Materials Science And Engineering, Materials Engineering