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Kennedy Space Center

Crew Access Arm / Mobile Launcher (ML) / Pad 39B Developed/Developed ML CAD integrated model.Lead designer / CAD modelmanager for the Crew Access Arm. Selected by NASA Chief Engineer for several special projects including;provide all vehicle-to-ML Interface models to Marshall Space Flight Center; Provide ML model cad assistance to NASA engineering and sub-contractors, Other duties included the routing of cable commodities for multiple umbilicals and developed space claims for all ML electrical cabinets.Duties performed on the CREO Parametric / Windchill software platforms.

United States

Constellation Program / Mobile Launcher (ML) for Ares1 Crew Launch Vehicle. Responsible for the top-down design and documentation of the ML Crew Access Arm. Selected by ML Chief Engineer for several special projects including provide all vehicle-to-ML Interface Detail products for Marshall Space Flight Center. Other duties included the routing of cable commodities for multiple ML umbilical programs. Duties performed on the ProEngineer Wildfire III / Windchill software platforms.

Lasik eye surgery equipment. Responsible for the implementation of engineering changes on the LADARVISION ® Custom Cornea system. Duties required the development of design solutions for an existing optical-surgical devise and the design of optical laser alignment fixtures. Duties performed on the Solid Works software platform.

Renal Dialysis Machines. Responsible for the electronics packaging as well as the design, modeling, detailing and cable routing of product. Managed the top-down master assembly and maintained the Pro/Intralink database. Also responsible for the mechanical design of test fixtures and developed multiple conceptual designs for new products. Duties performed on the ProEngineer / ProIntralink software platforms.

Invisible fiber-optic units. Responsible for the electronics packaging as well as the design, modeling and detailing of product. Often handed quick turn-around tasks to meet un-scheduled concept funding proposals. Duties performed on the ProEngineer / ProIntralink software platform.