Supporting the mission of the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub Kansas which serves as an accessible open door to the Department of Defense (DoD); where companies and entrepreneurs can learn how to enter the national security innovation base, discover how to access government programming and funding, and engage in national security events. We provide access to the Mission Acceleration Center(MAC) National Network and regional implementation partners to collaborate, and coordinate through an interconnected defense innovation network of entrepreneurs, industry, academic, and venture in support of DoD and regional economic development.

Adding industry experience to the FirePoint team to leverage Commercial Aviation technology and practices to improve future Army projects.Managing various research efforts for the U.S. Army S&T community through the Partnership Intermediary Agreement with the Combat Capabilities Development Command, Aviation and Missile Center at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama.Supporting DoD Mission Partners through the delivery of NSIN programming as a key member of the Kansas Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub Team.Fostering meaningful relationships between small business, industry, academia, and the DoD.

Design Lead on various projects supporting the development of highly complex digital design solutions for Airbus Long Range products, managing teams locally and off-shore working directly with international design and manufacturing teams based in the UK, France, and Germany. Acted as focal ensuring needs of various support groups including Stress, Fatigue, M&P, and Mass Properties were incorporated into final design solutions. Successful programs included the A330NEO 251T Wingbox Ribs and A330NEO Fixed Leading and Trailing Edge.

Developed design solutions of varying complexity in support of all Airbus Commercial Aircraft. Provided on site wing level concessions support at the A380 Final Assembly line in Toulouse, France. Member of the A330NEO cross functional team during the feasibility phase of the project providing on-site design engineering support in Filton, UK developing design solutions proving manufacturability of final concept before product launch.

Engineer producing 3D Design Data Sets of varying complexity for multiple Part 23 and Part 25 aircraft including Citation Mustang, XLS+, and Citation Columbus. Developed design solutions supporting advanced material research and development projects investigating application of CFRP for primary structure on small business jets.