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Hanscom Afb

Hanscom Afb, Massachusetts

Lexington, Ma

University Of Massachusetts, Lowell, Ma

• Led a four-member team in all aspects of the aerodynamics design, test, and production of a Tube Launched UAV.• Coordinated all aspects of aerodynamics with structures and propulsion team leads.• Competed aircraft at AIAA international competition; completed all ground and flight requirements/placed 19th out of 95 teams.• Coauthored the project technical report including preliminary design, final design, manufacturing plan, testing plan, and performance results… Report recognized in top 10% (9th out of over 100 reports submitted) • Presented project for team at AIAA New England Regional Conference to 50+ Aerospace Industry Professionals.

Lowell, Massachusetts

Leveraging over fourteen years of military experience as a Satellite, Wideband, and Telemetry Systems Craftsman, I researched and analysed complex data for real-world simulations and mock engineering scenarios, compiling detailed reports and crafting recommendations. I contributed to individual and team projects and conducted processes for engineering innovation and continuous growth. I also became a trusted advisor to my peers from my ability to effectively supervise projects and maximize quality and efficiency,The following are highlights of my qualifications:Project Collaboration: Competed in AIAA Design-Build-Fly competition, coordinating all aspects of aerodynamics with structures and propulsion team leads.

Hanscom Afb

• Provided program level engineering support to the acquisition of DoD’s premier deployable communications system specializing in Satellite Communications, and RF Systems.• Led challenging, complex effort to certify 106 satellite terminals for global use by deployable communications forces. Successfully accomplished certification of 106 deployable satellite terminals for military operations.• Authored tested and published Technical and Field Change Orders enabling communication users’ uninterrupted operations in critical deployed contingencies.• Ensured deployable satellite terminals were certified for military satellite operations. • Provided system integration, troubleshooting, and test support to maintain Authority to Operate/ Certification to Operate of the deployed network equipment; resulted in uninterrupted war fighter operations in a challenging environment with continuously changing cyber threats. • Supported numerous acquisition activities to include creation of system requirements documents, review of data requirements documentation such as Baseline Requirement Documents, First Article Test Procedures, Production Acceptance Testing, Training Plan, Training Materials, and Technical Orders. • Knowledge and understanding of Government Acquisition testing and test agencies to include JSEC (Joint Satcom Engineering Center) and JITC (Joint Interoperability Test Command). Knowledge and understanding of environmental testing, and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process for information assurance mandates.

Springfield Ang Base, Ohio & Otis Ang Base, Ma

• Team Lead for 4-person TRC-170 Tropospheric Scatter Microwave Radio Terminal Team ensuring personnel and equipment were prepared for deployment worldwide.• Maintained and operated satellite systems ensuring preparedness for deployment worldwide.• Install, maintain and configure Theatre Deployable Communications line-of-sight radio equipment. • Developed and implemented personnel training plans ensuring individuals are trained and ready for worldwide deployment.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: AIAA Student Chapter

Associates Of Applied Science, Electronic Systems Technology

Mechanical Engineering