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WORK EXPERIENCEKBR, Chantilly, VA, Junior Engineering Analyst, Sept 2019-June 2021• Designed and 3D printed weatherproof camera enclosures for a space data collection program.• Modeled and 3D printed scale model of complete data collection apparatus using AutoCAD for company demos.• Developed technical instructions for the operation of the company’s 3D printers.• Analyzed and documented collected data using Microsoft products to ensure proper camera focus.Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, Capstone Project CAD & FEA Lead, Aug 2023-May 2024• Worked on a team of four to develop a conservator tank sheet metal mount design for Delta Star Inc. • Used SolidWorks and Ansys FEA to optimize the mount design to minimize labor and maximize strength. • Developed technical drawings of a scale model and testing apparatus for manufacturing using GD&T.• Validated FEA results within 5% using scale model mount and testing apparatus on an Instrun UTM.• Minimized labor by eliminating manual cutting and drilling, reduced welding by 57%, reduced weight by 360 lb.• Documented processes and results in technical reports and presentations. Lovettsville B.P. inc., Lovettsville, VA, Auto Technician, Summer 2023• Maintenance: fluid changes, filters, brakes, batteries, alternators, suspension, spark plugs, inspections.• Operated equipment: electric lifts, manual jacks, wheel balancers, tire changers, power tools, and hand tools. • Identified and diagnosed issues and warning lights. Self-Employed, Northern Virginia, Independent Contractor, June 2018-present• Carpentry: small home repairs, deck repairs, and wood rot replacement.• Machinery Operation: tractors, lawn mowers, chain saws, and other equipment.• Agriculture: fencing, planting, harvesting, irrigation, selling, and general farm upkeep.SKILLSSoftware: Ansys, FEA, SolidWorks, MATLAB programming, Simulink, Fusion 360, HyperMesh, Microsoft products, ArabicGeneral: problem-solving, collaboration, communication, leadership, creativity, time-management, technical writingVOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENTVolunteer ESL Teacher, Heritage Baptist Church, Lynchburg, VA Jan 2024-May 2024Operational Volunteer at Fire & Rescue Station, Lovettsville, VA Summer 2023AWARDS1st place winner of the 2024 Liberty University School of Engineering Capstone Expo, May 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award in First-year Arabic at Liberty University, April 2023SECURITY CLEARANCETop Secret | Issued May 2021