Certified by the Department of Defense and NAVSEA 08 to fulfill the responsibilities of a nuclear shift test engineer on naval nuclear reactor plants:• Manage and coordinate the progress of the test program for the assigned shift in a reactor plant maintenance environment, and ensure the continuity of plant safety by coordinating proper turnover between shifts.• Direct test operations and ensure that all reactor plant operations and maintenance items are performed in accordance with NAVSEA 08-approved documentation.• Concur with commencing any work, operations, or testing of non-nuclear systems that could affect reactor plant conditions, or system status.• Trained in casualty response and initiating timely action to place reactor plants in a safe condition if unexpected conditions occur during the conduct of testing or plant maintenance.• Liaison between regulatory agencies to ensure effective communication while enforcing safety standards.• Oversee work area isolation, lockout tagout process, system draining and/or deenergization, and system restoration at the conclusion of testing/maintenance.• Maintain an active Secret national security clearance; trained to properly handle sensitive information.• Provide training, mentoring, and guidance to assistant shift test engineers.• Maintain a thorough knowledge of S6G, S8G, and S8G prototype nuclear reactor plants including: system design (electrical, mechanical, and software), operating instructions and limitations, reactor safety and protection requirements, chemistry, and radiological controls.

Obtain extensive S6G plant knowledge from practical experience on-board multiple submarines undergoing maintenance in addition to classroom lectures

Developed a PowerPoint presentation on Bechtel's Nuclear Safety Center of Excellence (NSCE) paper titled "Building a Better Nuclear Licensing Process". The presentation was reviewed by team members and presented by Tim Cahill at the 25th SMIRT Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.Aided in compilation and general organization of material for a course in nuclear licensing, being offered at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Fall 2019. The course discusses topics such as case studies on accidents, trends in nuclear licensing, 50.59s, USQs, and more. Implemented change requests to the DF-LAW DSA for Bechtel's WTP project at Hanford site in Richland Washington.Utilized Excel formulas and visual basic studio to develop a personnel management and item tracking tool in order to aid in identifying and assigning priority change requests for the DF-LAW DSA

As a Matlab teacher's assistant I aided students with the curriculum of programming for engineers. I was an access point for experienced advice and direction regarding projects and general course questions. I hosted office hours where students could come and ask questions and aided the professor in grading assignments.

Developed a white paper on fire safety at a TRU waste drum storage area.Identified areas of concern and recommend approaches to minimize fire hazards with a focus on limiting release of radioactive material