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Falls Church, Va, Us

• Worked with a team of engineers on the development of controls algorithms, plant models, and testing procedures for a funded government research program• Managed and repaired Linux machines that utilize a real time framework to help with testing deployed software as well as maintained a server rack by integrating hardware and managing ARINC, 1553, and ethernet/IP communication channels between different devices• Modeled aircraft subsystems (electrical and thermal) within Simulink to test model predictive controls, iterating on the model to increase complexity and achieve desired real world behavior• Improved control system architectures for the plant model plane, as well as the algorithms utilized, enhancing the simulation performance at run time allowing for better tracking of product deliverables and demonstrate achievement of faster timing rates on flight approved hardware• Integrated an off the shelf quadratic program solver into the control algorithms using a C++ API/interface within MATLAB that then autocoded, resulting in a 60x faster execution time• Created MATLAB projects to develop large repos that were managed in Bitbucket and updated via Git that held algorithms and helped to automate initialization of the models• Met with the customer regularly to go over milestones, technology achievements, set future goals, and address any potential roadblocks in an Agile Development setting• Researched new tools and software to address program needs for various problems, improving workflow, allowing for further investigation into unknown behaviors, and teaching new procedures• Recruited into integrating two different research programs, allowing for broader utilization of both developed algorithms across different platforms

Bethesda, Md, Us

• Learned about the Aegis Combat System at all levels of the OSI Network Layer Model to assist throughout the test program from physical links through final application implementation• Contributed to the creation of test observation reports, software changes, and redlines that resulted in improved software that allowed for timely completion of test procedures• Operated in a Linux Operating System based environment utilizing a Command Line Interface to monitor, identify, and correct issues ranging from configuration to application including verifying outputs from MariaDB and MySQL databases• Setup configurations, equipment interfaces and data extraction requirements for the Aegis Weapon System Command and Decision (C&D) System• Oversaw the handling, maintenance, and data collection of classified material throughout the duration of a test program• Troubleshooted hardware including Cisco Switches, copper/fiber high speed Ethernet interfaces, and NTDS boards• Supported large scale ship integration and testing both in-port and at sea throughout the West Coast

Sparks, Nv, Us

My time as a Systems Engineering Co-op allowed me to assist in the following work supporting the Dream Chaser Program:• Generated Test Plans, Specification Requirements, and Verification Criteria by learning about the Life Support, Lighting, and Thermal Control Systems for Dream Chaser and the Cargo Module for contractors such as NASA and federal agencies• Analyzed and collaborated in CMMI level 3 peer review process to ensure all stakeholders on a multidisciplinary team including customers, design, quality, and safety engineers understood and could execute to the developed documentation to achieve key performance parameters• Created, derived, and decomposed requirements to appropriate component level by working with SSP50808, SSP30482, and other Commercial Orbital Transportation Services documents• Developed cost-effective solutions for test cases that adhered to customer requirements by multitasking in IBM Doors and PTC Windchill for products across the Dream Chaser Program• Ensured requirements were being met by expanding technical knowledge to understand the various test parameters and verified on-site ability to test to the desired requirement ranges• Coordinated with engineers in a virtual setting throughout the company to solve complex design problems and prepare documentation updates for different onboard components• Ensured our products captured what needed to be met per requirements given by NASA by working in an AS9100 environment utilizing an Agile Development Cycle setting • Provided status updates on assignments during in-person standup meetings, then virtually during COVID quarantine

Austin, Tx, Us

I was promoted to this role in order to assist with balancing tutor and student requests. With this position, I have found that most of my time is spent optimizing assignments as well as establishing and maintaining open lines of communication between pairs. The primary objective I strive towards achieving is minimizing the time between student requests and assigning them a tutor because the goal is to help minority students achieve academic success.

Austin, Tx, Us

This position was my first step into becoming a part of an on-campus entity that aligned with my values and acknowledged my experience as a college student. Along with giving me work experience, I was also given the opportunity to learn about the goals of EOE and helping bridge those inequality gaps. My time in the office gave me experience with working with a database, adhering to deadlines, working alone or in a team, networking, and becoming a detail-oriented individual.

Austin, Tx, Us

I was given the opportunity to stay on campus and give back to the community that I came from through Equal Opportunity in Engineering's outreach program MITE. During these week-long sessions, rising high school seniors that applied and were accepted into our program came on campus and were taught about the engineering majors that are available to them. My time with my group was spent as a mentor that would answer their questions, assist with their project, and try to draw out their motivation as to why they want to be a Texas Engineer.

Serving on the Executive Board gave me the opportunity to build an officer board for the upcoming school year that would help achieve our mission and vision. The school year that followed was one that was filled with communicating and overseeing those appointed positions. Beyond the scope of a leadership role, I was collaborating with other on-campus organizations to provide events and resources to all of our members.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

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