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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

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 for.

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 of.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Awarded Presidential Scholarship