Nate Punla Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Mountain View, California, United States

- DIU/NSIN/DoDx Global Partnership Programs

Mountain View, California, United States

- Supporting Ukrainian Operations and simultaneously rapidly fielding innovative capabilities globally- Global Technology Scout for DIU, DoDx, & Embedded Special Applications Teams- Rapid Innovation Cell Team initiatives to link, learn, & leverage the Global Innovation Ecosystem from the U.S. (DIU, DoDx, etc.) to NATO, & Allies worldwide- Focused on researching new technologies that enhance Ukrainian technology integration and development efforts leveraging DIU, DoDx, and the NATO Innovation Ecosystem- Assisting EUCOM Task Force 66 conducting Ukrainian Maritime Capabilities Assistance and Research

Mountain View, California, United States

- Defense Innovation Unit Global Climate Change, AI/ML & Energy Initiatives- Merging novel AI/ML technologies with climate change initiatives in U.S. and global infrastructures that also meet the interests of DoD/National Security policies & developments - Researching global climate change initiatives of various countries - Integrating U.S. climate change mitigation priorities with global climate change initiatives that align with DoD/National Security interests - Detailed developments can be requested on a case-by-case basis

- Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Systems Leveraging Semantic Enabled Edge Devices (SEED)- Dual-use focused applicability

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

- Ukraine Innovation Ecosystem & Technology Development Research- Integrating NATO Alliance Innovation Hubs & U.S. Innovation Hubs/Centers to encourage global collaboration and developments of various technologies- Collaborating with other Innovation Hubs within the NATO Innovation Network including the Defense Security Innovation Hub in Prague, Czechia- Detailed developments can be requested on a case-by-case basis

- Mentored a Stanford H4D team sponsored by SOCEUR J6X focused on Electronic Warfare systems supporting GPS Denied Environments - Coordinated meetings with U.S. and Ukrainian subject matter experts on critical front-line problem sets

- Mentoring Dual-Use startup Archimedes Defense providing VC & DoD stakeholder connections, insights, & strategies for success including matching making funding

Monterey, California, United States

- Liaison for NPS Consortium for Additive Manufacturing Research and Education (CAMRE) efforts involving the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) & various other stakeholders involving multi-million-dollar acquisition efforts from UUVs, Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) Equipment, AR/VR, etc.- Emerging Technology Research Analyst studying rising dual-use technological capabilities specifically for Special Operations Forces (SOF) applications- Assisting NPS CAMRE on various Knowledge Management tasks and assisting the Program Manager on various taskings- Guiding NPS CAMRE research teams on an OTA Prototype Request for Solution on GAMMA-H (for Hypersonic Missile Systems)- Designated with NSWC Expeditionary Systems Evaluation Division on various additive manufacturing efforts involving various metal/composite materials

Tucson, Arizona

- Head of developing, & manufacturing all drone parts out of composites & various advanced material combinations to find the strongest & lightest solutions- Techstars 2022- Written a SBIR Phase I Proposal for the unmanned aerial system for organic squad-level situational awareness contract (Topic Number: A21-105). Currently working on various SBIR grants- Lead searching, organizing, writing, consulting, & advising on contracts/grants to pursue based on company interest applicability (SBIR’s, RFI’s, BAA, OATS, etc.)- Created an Out-Of-Autoclave heated composite compression molds system for optimal impregnation of composites & rapid manufacturing of industry grade composite parts capable of withstanding 1100lbs+ (per 13g hub shell piece) - Designed an embedded mesh shell system that gives the drone shell an optimum smooth rolling motion, yet strength & weight is optimized due to composite parts I manufactured- Solely made rapid composite prototype parts - Lead rapid development solutions regarding manufacturing & materials allocation- Solely produced & integrated a rapid prototype composite shell in 2 weeks staying ahead of schedule & under budge- Established partnership collaboration with industry companies associated with composite parts manufacturing (ACP Composites, Fiber Glast)- Creating multiple test composite sandwich samples for various drone parts & implementing material combinations into parts- Lead manufacturing composite sandwich 2-ring gimbal for stabilization of the drone & shell- Collaborated with machinists on how to produce complex molds for layups of composite parts- Created detailed composite manufacturing procedures for the overall design of the rolling drone system- Wrote various manufacturing procedures for producing composite parts using different fabrication techniques (vacuum bag, compression mold, compression/autoclave, resin laying, reverse vacuum bag, etc.)- Manufacturing & Material implementation Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Selfridge, Mi

Worked with the Kelly Johnson Joint All-Domain Innovation Center on various problems regarding Agile Combat Employment in the INDOPACOM AO. Assigned to Team Air Force 12Proposed and created solutions involving integrating local indigenous populations with various nations armed forces to preposition assets and build stronger relations. Main proposed solution involved integrating USAID and SOF forces for joint dual-use purposes.*In-depth breakdown of work can be provided at individuals request.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

- Collaborating with the Optical Sciences & Engineering Department to create & integrate hardware & software for the visually impaired to enhance their lives. - Currently part of a research team creating eyeglasses, drones, & haptic gloves for the visually impaired- Conducted various ergonomic analysis and research on best materials for user comfort- Designing glass, sensor, & speaker housings on frame to help visually impaired in navigation, etc.- Interviewing users on their various needs/concerns to ensure all parameters of assistance are met- Researching various materials that can be optimally used for glasses frame, drone components, etc. - Did material testing on plastics, composites, etc. for lightest, strongest, & most ergonomic material- Lead manufacturing planning, prepping, & execution involving composites & plastics - Integrating advanced electronics such as CMOS/CCS Sensors, LIDAR, pupil tracking, temple speakers, fiber optics, etc. into the eyeglass frames. - Spearheading composites fabrication on both the eyeglasses & drone sector for various parts- Conducting testing of material recipes, & design iterations for the best choice to meet SWaP-C parameters

Tucson, Arizona, United States

- Managed the university aero engineering high-powered rocketry group & overseeing design & construction - Lead & taught club members various techniques in basic composites fabrication-Ensured safety by utilizing rocket software such as RocketSim & reviewing all required parameters-Developed recreating programs to encourage students to take interest & participate in the rocketry clubLead 7 Teams (25 members total) through the build launch, testing & initial rocketry certification process

Tucson, Arizona, United States

- Conducted propulsion/thrust analysis on a variety of brushless motors to be utilized on flying wing drones ensuring compatibility with aircraft & performance requirements- Assembled multiple electrical & hardware components (composite parts, motors, batteries, speed control, servos, etc.) & providing quality assurance & testing on hardware- Created composite skins on leading edges & ailerons for increased strength & reducing weight

Tucson, Arizona, United States

- Created and provided thorough analysis for multiple parameters involving the aerodynamics and performance of the UAV via MatLab- Shadowed senior & grad-level members of the team & gaining critical hands-on experience throughout preparation of UAV composite molds & overall creation of the body - Lead composite fabrication repairs on landing gear doors- Tasked to analyze production to find alternative materials & resources for multiple parts of the vehicle & assess the pros and cons of the materials chosen- Held meetings with potential sponsors both locally and nationwide to gain funding for materials & research

Business Administration

Business Administration

Activities and Societies: 2x Dean’s List

Aerospace Engineering & Systems Engineering

Activities and Societies: Freshman Intern for Senior Design/Graduate Team building a composite Flying Wing VTOL UAS, AIAA Rocket Lead.