Enclosure design for compact electronics and optical devices.Thermal design and analysis for devices in harsh environments.Assist with UI, UX, and product design.

Purpose Built Drones (www.pbd.aero) is a consulting group that specializes in the conception, design, prototyping, and flight testings of mission specific, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Our core competencies include -Mission-specific aircraft design-Conceptual aircraft design-Aerodynamic design and analysis-Aircraft structural design and analysis-Electric propulsion and lift system sizing-Payload integration-Flight… Show more Purpose Built Drones (www.pbd.aero) is a consulting group that specializes in the conception, design, prototyping, and flight testings of mission specific, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Our core competencies include -Mission-specific aircraft design-Conceptual aircraft design-Aerodynamic design and analysis-Aircraft structural design and analysis-Electric propulsion and lift system sizing-Payload integration-Flight performance verification and flight testingWe work with industry leaders, startups and individuals passionate about these ideas. Feel free to reach out and contact us. Show less

- Plastics design for multiple components including Teal Sport top cover- Thermal management design for drone electronics- Flight testing and debugging for all drones in development - Test Pilot

- Led the controls, structure, and design teams from concept and design through fabrication, flight testing, and a successful pilot project in 6 months- Led successful pilot project in Madagascar during which lab samples were transported from a remote village to a health facility with Vayu’s Courier VTOL UAV- Designed tandem wing transition UAV for last mile medical delivery - Solved hover stability problem due to highly elastic airframe- Operated as the safety and test pilot… Show more - Led the controls, structure, and design teams from concept and design through fabrication, flight testing, and a successful pilot project in 6 months- Led successful pilot project in Madagascar during which lab samples were transported from a remote village to a health facility with Vayu’s Courier VTOL UAV- Designed tandem wing transition UAV for last mile medical delivery - Solved hover stability problem due to highly elastic airframe- Operated as the safety and test pilot for aircraft development Show less

- Analyzed aerodynamic performance of transition aircraft and predicted optimal flight speeds and maximum range- Developed public online course for mission-specific drone design- Supported launch of web-based UAV design tool

Lead Aircraft Designer- Conceptualized, designed, prototyped, and lead the flight testing of entirely new high endurance electric UAV named BluJay- Rapidly redesigned and rebuilt Minion UAV in 2 months for heavier payload capacity while increasing the endurance by 40% and the overall stabilityEngineering Manager- Took the initiative to implement all new project management software that greatly improved the productivity of the entire USU AggieAir group- Researched… Show more Lead Aircraft Designer- Conceptualized, designed, prototyped, and lead the flight testing of entirely new high endurance electric UAV named BluJay- Rapidly redesigned and rebuilt Minion UAV in 2 months for heavier payload capacity while increasing the endurance by 40% and the overall stabilityEngineering Manager- Took the initiative to implement all new project management software that greatly improved the productivity of the entire USU AggieAir group- Researched organizational structure and enhanced the clarity and effectiveness of my engineering teams- Participated in hiring, training and mentoring of new employees Show less

- Performed quality assurance for the hybrid rocket motor nozzle of SpaceShipTwo - Designed and completed a variety of experiments to determine the material properties of rocket motor components