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Provo, Utah, United States

• Developing computational tools used to approximate three-phase flashing flow through autoclave pressure letdown valves.• Modeling compressible flow systems with The Homogenous Equilibrium Model and The Method of Characteristics.• Developing software using object oriented code in Python and version control in Git. • Inspect equipment, consult with customers, and provide technical presentations at various domestic and international mining sites.

Salt Lake City

• Developing an inhaler device with medical students from the University of Utah• Validating the device through particle image velocimetry and CFD modeling• Interfacing with medical device experts, doctors, and patients to understand usability needs• Iterative design and prototyping of compliant actuator to address customer concerns• Awarded 1st place in Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, Spring 2021• Awarded 1st place in Bench to Bedside Challenge, Spring 2021• Awarded 1st place in Bench to Bedside Legacy Challenge, Spring 2022

Provo, Utah Area

• Developing defect detection methods for additive manufacturing processes via thermography• Presented preliminary findings at two conferences in 2019: the SFF Symposium, and the ASME IMECE• Investigating the relationship between thermal diffusivity and moisture content of an AM powder bed• Developing and constructing a monodisperse particle generator for the calibration of particulate sensors• Substitute instructor for two of Dr. Jones’ Heat Transfer lectures• Communicating findings in weekly meetings with professors and students

Orem, Utah, United States

• Instruct students how to use good engineering principles to solve real world problems• Tutor for all undergraduate mechanical engineering classes

Tempe, Arizona, United States

• Prepared and executed slosh and vibe, gun fire, and drop testing of the MD-530 bladder• Calculated maximum endurance, and maximum range flight for a Chinook equipped with Robertson’s auxiliary tank system• Designed tooling used during installation of the auxiliary fuel tank of the MH-6• Converted hand drawn engineering schematics into SOLIDWORKS models, drafts, and assemblies• Presented training on how to improve the quality of the company’s additively manufactured parts• Created miniaturized 3D models of Robertson’s product line to be shown at trade shows

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Implemented destructive, and non-destructive tests that limited the risk involved with faulty product, and identified drastic changes in product quality• Analyzed drop shock environment using accelerometers and MATLAB; implemented acceptance test improvements which decreased drop test variation by 67%• Designed and constructed a shock test device, which combined parts modeled in SOLIDWORKS, a pneumatic actuator and cylinder, accelerometers, an Arduino, and MATLAB• Member of an eight-person “kaizen” team, which collaborated to troubleshoot major issues within the company’s engineering and manufacturing processes. The team saved the company $150,000

Provo, Utah Area

• Created model within Mathematica which related geometric placement of the struts to static ride height. The model was accurate within 1 inch.• Modeled roll cage, body panels, and engine mount for the 2017 Baja vehicle on CATIA• Hands on manufacturing and assembly of multiple vehicle subsystems, including the roll cage, engine mount, and steering rack• Optimized steering column weight and strength• Placed 15th out of 100 universities in the SAE national competition

Provo, Utah Area

• Resolved individual concerns and taught people worldwide through online chat, and phone calls• Instructed missionaries from various countries on communication, leadership, organization, and teaching skills• Tech Support

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Gained a basic understanding of human Anatomy and Physiology• Provided excellent costumer service to a variety of patients of varying age groups and ethnicities • Managed a busy schedule with multiple patients simultaneously

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.85

Activities and Societies: NASA Space Grant Consortium Fellowship 2019-2021 Active Thermography and Thermal Parameter Estimation.

Bs Mechanical Engineering, Mechancical Engineering; Minor In Physics, 3.72

Activities and Societies: Awarded Hyrum Smith Academic Scholarship Fall 2016; Awarded 3rd place in BYU's 3D Printing Contest; Member.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Awarded Presidential Scholarship