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Greater Denver Area

Researched thermal imaging techniques for experimental metal 3D printing methods.

Cape Canveral Air Force Station

● Diagnosed problem with hydraulic system for Mobile Service Tower and organized repair to prevent launch delay ● Reprogrammed PLC controls to create redundancy in the system● Aided a team in erecting the launch vehicle as well as mating Solid Rocket Motors to the vehicle

College Station, Texas

● Implemented a step in the production process to enable production of high grade polymers● Designed and 3D printed a component to decrease defects in the production process● Aided a team in the development of a radio frequency heating process for 3D printed parts

Decatur, Alabama

Designed a new method to prepare welds that reduces the labor needed by 100 man hoursCombined data from 5 programs to create adisplay to direct production schedules for launch vehiclesIntegrated real time data into the display to notify users of delays in production for deadlinesModeled and 3D printed brackets to mount electronics into the avionics bay

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Operated a $34 Million budget between 21 projects covering new building construction to production line systems. Designed and contracted construction of a Nitrogen Pilot for the F-35 that is in use today. Developed a layout and move plan for the relocation of 7 departments to increase productivity

Kerrville, Texas

• Supervised a crew of 17 people maintaining the facilities and coordinating camp-wide events• Paired with Work Crew Directors interchanging staff to maintain morale and efficiency• Promoted to Central Staff to help establish protocols for new programs within the camp

Odessa/Midland, Texas Area

Facilitated the use of heavy machinery, such as tractors, in order to complete integral farming tasksInstated automation programs to multiple tiers of equipment to reduce human workload

Master’S Of Science Engineering, Aero & Mechanical Engineering, 4.00

Bachelor’S Degree, Industrial Engineering, 3.75

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha, Brotherhood of Christian Aggies