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Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, United States

California, United States

Conducting random vibration and sine sweep analysis of space vehicles and components using NASTRAN to ensure 100% compliance with acceleration and force response limit requirements.Developing reduced modal finite element models using the Craig-Bampton method to improve computation speed by 80%.Creating acceleration environment input notches for random vibration responses at critical component interfaces to bring responses below 100% of acceleration limits.Collaborating and communicating closely in a fast-paced structural dynamics team to solve technical problems with 50% greater efficiency.

Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Area

Analyzed the effects of grain size in a solid composite rocket propellant material on its strain rate and temperature during impact loading to improve safety by 30% according to probability of detonation.Developed an explicit Cohesive Finite Element Analysis computational model using FORTRAN to simulate intermolecular cohesive properties to an accuracy of 80%.Collaborated with research partners to design and execute drop tower impact experiments on AP-HTPB composite samples for experimental correlation with simulation results to a 95% confidence interval.Utilized a response surface data science methodology using data from impact analyses to guide the prediction of impact responses to an average error of 5%.

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Led a 6 person team in the design of components using CATIA to model a complex space transportation system, achieving 100% of stakeholder needs.Facilitated clear and concise communication of project objectives, updates, and critical information between functional teams to collaborate effectively across technical disciplines, meeting 90% of project milestones on time.Created technical presentations using PowerPoint for design reviews with stakeholders to enhance understanding of complex systems to 90% stakeholder satisfaction with project progress.

Purdue University

Led the development of microlattice structures in a 3 person team to investigate the resilience of micrometeorite shielding.Designed and executed hypervelocity impact experiments using a pulsed laser to increase the penetration resistance of proportionate lattice structures by 30% compared to a two-layered Whipple shield.Conducted explicit ANSYS Finite Element Analysis for computational correlation with experimental results to a 95% confidence interval.

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Led a team of 10 students in the system design of a lunar base camp to establish a precedent for a permanent lunar outpost.Correlated stakeholder needs with generated technical requirements using Quality Function Deployment (QFD) to ensure 100% of stakeholder needs were considered and weighed in the system design.Investigated the probability of a critical failure along the functional flow of the system in a Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) to mitigate 90% of critical risk to the system.Decomposed and allocated top level system requirements into subsystem requirements to establish validation for 100% of system performance and effectiveness measurements.

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Revised CAD drawings of CubeSat components using Solidworks and collaborated with machinists to improve manufacturability of components and reduce manufacturing cost by 50%.Created comprehensive assembly documentation with labeled diagrams and step-by-step procedures to reduce hardware manufacturing and assembly time by 50%.

Master Of Science - Ms, Space Architecture

Master Of Science - Ms, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Activities and Societies: • Purdue Space and Earth Analogs Research Chapter • Purdue Toastmasters • Purdue LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center •.

Bachelor’S Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/Space Engineering

Activities and Societies: • Purdue Orbital • American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics • Purdue Honors College • Students.

High School Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: • National Honor Society • VEX Robotics Team • Varsity Swim Team • Boy Scouts • New Jersey Orators Club • Tidal.