Seth Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Long Beach, Ca, Us

Fullerton, California, United States

Dana Point, California

Physics/Aerospace Engineering• Physicist tasked to solve complex problems outside the capabilities of specific engineering disciplines employed at NTS. • Developed algorithms, simulations, and software packages applied to analyzing and interpreting test data to understand performance, present information to customers, and make necessary modifications to testing methodologies.• Lead the technical development improving capabilities in ballistic arena testing, including but not limited to: o Wrote software identifying fragment type, location, and velocity from high-speed video. o Developed procedures to improve physical data capturing. o Created 2D/3D Z-data algorithms tailored to specific test articles. • Built models in PRODAS performing aerodynamic analysis for projectiles with varied chamber and flight conditions. • Published interior ballistic burn rate models simulating novel propellant grain geometries. Mechanical Engineering• Emphasis in 3D model and simulation development using CREO Parametric, CREO Simulate and SOLIDWORKS.• Made the 2D drawings for fabrication of all necessary parts in a test setup. • Applied analysis on all designs with modal, frequency, and random simulations.Software Engineering (Python/MATLAB/DevOps)• Created robust standalone applications with graphical user interfaces. • Wrote all code for fragment processing software packages, analyzing data from ballistic testing such as: o Object detection algorithms identifying individual fragments in high-speed video capable of measuring fragment location, size, and velocity. o Programs reconstructing 3D ballistic tests performance with improved accuracy and efficiency.• Programmed the entire software package processing the shock response spectrum, applying signal processing algorithms, and performing validation checks on shocks.• Built plotting tools automating the system for data analysis and reporting. • Developed training procedures for all software.

San Diego State University, San Diego, Ca

Adviser: Xiaofeng Liu, Ph.D., leading expert in experimental fluid dynamicsResponsibilities:July 2014 - May 2015:o C++ programming of innovative direct line integration technique, “Rotating Parallel Ray Method”, used to reconstruct the instantaneous distribution of experimentally measured pressure gradients. May 2015 - May 2017:o • Research focused on development of 3D fluid dynamic simulations and programs used in improving the accuracy of current methods employed in reconstructing pressure from non-intrusive measurements. o Programmed simulations and performed error analysis in MATLAB, investigating the influence of the subgrid-scale stress on measurements within turbulent isotropic and channel flows. o Collaborated with the Johns Hopkins Turbulence Database to enhance the speed of download from their database while personally accessing and manipulating over 1.5 TB of data from multiple simulations. SKILLS:o Programming - Enhanced my programming skills while writing complex 3D turbulent flow simulations in MATLAB and C++.o Data Science - Gained data analytics experience working with 1.5 TB of personally downloaded data from a database. o Public Speaking - Presented my research at 8 conferences across the country, improving my public speaking skills. o Technical Writing - Published three official aerospace papers on my graduate research with a fourth pending.

Pacific University, Forest Grove, Or

Adviser: James Butler Ph.D.o Performed experiments using lasers and optics, including cutting and testing optical fibers of varying geometries for their abilities in transmitting signals.o Wrote 3D FORTRAN simulations calculating nonlinear absorption in solid-sore photonic crystal fibers using electron excitement level prediction models.o Created LabVIEW programs synchronizing multiple energy sensors and connecting them with a computer for instant data analysis.Skills:o Programming - Learned to communicate with machines while synchronizing energy sensors using self-written LabVIEW code.o Experimental Physics - Performed detailed laser optic experiments, cutting and testing fibers of special geometry.Title of Project:Computational Modeling of Low Threshold Optical Limiting in Solid Core Photonic Crystal Fibers

Master Of Science - Ms, Aerospace Engineering

Activities and Societies: Graduate Research Assistant 2014-2017 Member of SDSU AIAA Chapter 2014-2017.• Master's of Science in Aerospace.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physics

• Physics major • Minors in Mathematics and Computer Science • 4 year college football player • Undergraduate research: Computational.