https://www.veaaviation.com/• Gathered and analyzed data for tail configuration, tail motor, and hybrid power plant arrangement trade studies for design down selection• Analyzed Design Reference Missions against customer missions to determine aircraft fit and performance requirements• Ran multiple scenarios in business financial model in coordination with investment bank, leading to strategic decision making on key metrics including different funding structures, program delays or accelerations, and changes in demand• Crafted multiple versions of the Investor Pitch that was pitched to 15 PE and VC firms and 9 customers by working with engineering to translate complex technical attributes to attractive investment and product potential• Designed and pitched 8 different organizational structures to company leadership for discussion and selection, leading to the creation of the company organizational framework• Designed and executed accelerated program plan to create an updated technology demonstrator leading to the company being viewed as a more attractive investment

• Designed flight control assembly, utilizing multiple engineering disciplines, which was implemented in flying prototype • Developed technical approaches to capture Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grants utilizing SolidWorks to create layouts, weights, and FEA on critical components• Analyzed flight test data to rapidly implement changes to vehicle design to address flight issues and customer requirements which allowed for more flight testing and program success• Created and executed five flight test plans, coordinated a 7-member flight test team to successfully demonstrate technical capability of an air-launched unmanned aircraft, leading to a >$1M follow-on Phase II contract from Air Force Research Laboratory• Organized program team into cross functional, rapid prototyping operational rhythm, allowing for more productivity and better product performance going from one flight tests to five flight tests over 6 months • Selected and solicited subcontractors for quotes, successfully securing a major subcontractor for Phase I design work

• Tested early stage rotor, gearbox and engine assemblies and monitored real-time Fast Fourier Transformation (FFT) vibration signals during engine testing to identify anomalies• Wrote and successfully executed MATLAB program to prepare vibration data for post-test analysis• Maintained and updated strain gauge database to track status and output of gauges, ensuring accurate tracking of structural loads

• Coordinated with electrical and software engineers in the design, manufacture, and test of 4 assemblies for the new Perfect Pick package sorting machine• Used CREO Parametric CAD CAM software extensively to simplify product design and assembly• Designed and executed test rigs to forecast and evaluate wear on older Perfect Pick models