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Denver, Colorado, Us

- Created a suite of data processing tools specifically for our machine and telemetry system- Utilized that suite to analyze production data to identify machine bugs and improve machine performance- Developed and iterated on a new algorithm for sheet alignment using the data processing suite- Implemented a new algorithm for coil thickness grouping in our internal tower design software- Validated, documented, and tested a new iteration of our spiral model that informs the machine controller

Denver, Colorado, Us

Design- Designed mechanisms and structures for a spiral mill that manufactures wind turbine towers- Set up drawing templates and design workflows and handled general CAD PDM administration- Supported team projects by performing complex FEA analyses in Ansys- Designed components and full mechanisms across all parts of the spiral manufacturing process, including flat state material handling, forming, welding, and rolled tower handlingCommissioning, Testing, & Continuous Improvement- Supervised build and commissioning of my designs and assemblies designed by other engineers- Performed on site commissioning, testing, and integrating of the mill into the factory location- Led efforts to improve product quality, machine reliability, and reduce cycle time of the spiral mill. Spearheaded both process improvements and machine design changes to affect these changes- Managed day to day testing and commissioning of the spiral mill, which included keeping production staff engaged and prioritized, resolving technical challenges, and creating specs for handoff to the remote engineering team- Collaborated with many teams spanning operations, production, quality, and engineering across multiple locations to keep commissioning and testing moving forward efficiently- Coordinated the road map and schedule for machine upgrades and production runs

Longmont, Co, Us

Design• Designed a Solar Array Drive Actuator (SADA) for spaceflight• Developed the SADA from a conceptual design to a fully released design• Created and released drawings for all machined components and assemblies following GD&T standards• Designed flexible circuit traces for thermal and fatigue requirements for usein SADA twist capsule• SADAs are used on satellites and other spacecraft to keep solar panels facingthe sun and transfer the power back to the vehicle• Worked with customer to meet interface and stiffness requirementsAnalysis• Created a MATLAB model of a gearbox to determine best component locations with respect to friction, model uncertainty, and mechanical advantage;model was additionally used to calculate loads throughout gear train to inform stress analysis and gear analysis• Performed steady state and transient thermal FEA, with Ansys Mechanical, on electro-mechanical systems to determine maximum temperatures and temperature gradients• Analyzed component and assembly stresses using Ansys Mechancial FEA based on calculated static loads and random vibration Power Spectral Density (PSD) from customer requirements• Performed kinematic optimizations using genetic optimization algorithms to identify best assembly designTest• Designed test fixtures for electromechanical actuators and mechanisms• Collected, cleaned and analyzed test data from test setups described above• Interfaced with a variety of devices, sensors, and DAQs using multiple softwarelanguages• Developed a MATLAB GUI to provide an interface with a Vector NetworkAnalyzer via GPIB and serial, allowing technicians to collect data easily and provide immediatepost processing• Collect data in varied environments, including thermal vacuum chambersand clean rooms• Visualized, summarized, and interpreted collected data for use in customerdeliverable reports• Wrote LabVIEW VIs to control motors for use in other LabVIEW programs• Created LabVIEW programs to run tests

Led and developed Carnegie Mellon Racing's new vehicle dynamics department. Including creating and implementing a new vehicle-level development process to redesign the drivetrain and suspension to enable significant weight savings and improve lap times.Designed control algorithms for traction control and software differential of independent rear wheel drive electric car.

Designed suspension dynamics and kinematics for tires, handling and packaging using Adams/CarAssisted junior team members with suspension component designDesigned bellcranks and dampers to reduce mass and improve suspension adjustability.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Co-taught a class of twenty students on principles of racecar engineering.Created class curriculum from scratch in collaboration with other student co-teacher.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Researched and compiled data on advanced electrical features of competitor cars in production. Conducted in-vehicle testing to identify actual operating energy usage of electrical features. Worked with vehicle dynamics engineers to identify electrical requirements of advanced chassis features. Proposed methods of testing advanced chassis features’ energy usage. Presented to management on electrical generation, storage, and chassis features.

Supported product development of medical physics test objects. Evaluated and selected 3D printer for purchase and trained employees on use. Designed custom products for scientists using magnetic resonance imaging for research. Designed molds and mold tooling for new product development. Improved existing molds to reduce manufacturing time.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Associate Of Arts (A.A.)

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