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Burlington, Ia, Us

Chantilly, Virginia, Us

• Improved efficiency in our customers’ Product Lifecycle (PLC) using Digital Engineering methods. • Independently and collaboratively developed vehicle architectures, use cases, and behavior diagrams using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools. • Developed software for integration of physics-based tools with digital engineering tools using languages such as Python, MATLAB, VBA, and Groovy. • Directed a team of 10 engineers of varying levels in the development of over 100 contractually required digital artifacts.

Paris, France, Fr

• Managed performance, compliance, growth and development, and career relevant concerns for a group of Capgemini mechanical and systems engineers.• Acted as Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) subject matter expert (SME) for Capgemini business development efforts.Customer Facing Work Experience• Led implementation and development of technical simulation use cases using MBSE tools such as Cameo and physics-based tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.• Managed system requirements for solar powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) System.• Assisted with development of architectures, function lists, interface diagrams and systems engineering documentation for program milestones.• Acted as subject matter expert (SME) to publicly funded aircraft development team. • Reviewed and analyzed Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) to guide algorithm development for EHMS.• Developed engine health monitoring system (EHMS) algorithms for a helicopter engine prior to Product Development Review (PDR) using MATLAB and Simulink.• Reviewed and developed technical documentation to demonstrate progress on EHMS algorithm development during customer reviews such as PDR.

Paris, France, Fr

Andover, Massachusetts, Us

• Led integration of robotic customer portal (Hansel) that provided an automated interface to the Alphabot Micro-fulfillment System (robotic and automated grocery delivery system).• Developed, maintained and refined cross disciplinary requirements for a Hansel customer portal.• Assisted with integration of electrical, mechanical, and software systems by developing: 1) Process flows outlining interactions between hardware, software, and end users. 2) Test plans and cases for reliability, environmental, and performance testing to verify requirements. 3) DFMEAs, safety risk assessments and design modifications to mitigate risks.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

• Developed Customer demos and implementations of the AnzoGraph DB software platform, a market-leading analytical graph database that provides industrialized online performance for enterprise-scale graph applications.• Developed training materials and programs for AnzoGraph DB.• Delivered AnzoGraph DB training and demos to customers in the US and abroad.• Logged product bugs/issues with engineering team to improve product quality.• Supported and enabled customers to implement in AnzoGraph DB independently.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Mclean, Va, Us

• Led a team of engineers during the early development of a counter UAV system framework. Led coordination with other teams to achieve project goals. Acted as Agile Scrum Master.• Applied Model Based Engineering (MBE) and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods to analyze complex systems using Rational Rhapsody. Example systems:1) Counter UAV system consisting of sensors, trackers, mitigators.2) Software architectures and software standards developed by the DOD (FACE).3) Defense process plans and military operational processes (IAMD).• Developed software in C++ and Java to aid in MBSE efforts. Developed software in a Rational Rhapsody, Eclipse IDE, and Visual Studio environment.• Formally documented MBSE and software development efforts in whitepapers and technical reports.

Mclean, Va, Us

• Led prototype development and thermal design of electronic communication systems (Radars, HPAs etc.)• Conducted structural and thermal analyses using CAD, FEA, and CFD modeling programs.• Developed and completed thermal tests on electronic equipment to verify environmental requirements and validate analyses.• Provided acquisition program support to military branches of the government. Projects include Space Fence radar, FAB-T, FACE and other government programs.• Formally documented test procedures, test results, engineering analyses, and investigative research in technical reports.

Medford, Massachusetts, Us

• Implemented analytical models in MATLAB to simulate possible scenarios of peak oil.• Studied impact of peak oil on the Aviation Industry.• Optimized manufacturing process of aerogel for Aspen Aerogels.• Established uniform flow between alcogel layers through experiment and design.

Master Of Science (Ms), Mechanical Engineering

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Executive Mba, Business