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Columbia, South Carolina, United States

As a Project Engineer at BWXT Advanced Technologies, I have been supporting the Project Manager in planning, executing, and closing out multiple customer-related and internal research and development projects by using waterfall and agile project management methodologies. My responsibilities also involve coordinating assignments with team members and stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.In addition, I proactively identify and implement programmatic process improvements to increase project efficiencies, which have contributed to a more streamlined and effective work process. Also, I liaise with Engineering, Contracts, Purchasing, Legal, and Quality teams to develop subcontracts for project work.My role also entails receiving complex assignments from PMO management, tracking project schedules in MS Project, and monitoring project expenditures, monthly budgets, and approving invoices. Additionally, I submit monthly earned value status reports to customers using SAP and PowerBI data.Lastly, I hold a DOE Q which has enabled me to effectively deliver on sensitive projects.Some of my key contributions are as follows: Spearheaded a 15-person multidisciplinary team to deliver a successful cost/schedule proposal to the customer and received the highest acceptance rating. Developed a business model for R&D projects to drive improvements in existing processes and contribute to increased efficiency and reduced cost. Achieved a 99% accuracy rate in completing vital project engineering documentation, including purchase requisitions, risk reports, work authorizations, and SOWs, among others.

Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

While serving as a Safety Analysis Engineer, I played a crucial role in creating, implementing, and documenting methods to assess thermal-hydraulics and physics of transient and steady-state operations for nuclear reactors. My work significantly reduced manpower by 67%, improving the overall efficiency of the organization.It’s worth mentioning that I created a tool for customer use to identify gaps in existing environmental reports due to testing facility expansion. Additionally, I analyzed the thermal characteristics of a subscale rocket test model using thermal-hydraulic software and ensured design criteria were met and documented results in an engineering study per customer request.I am entrusted with comparing the results of small modular reactor evaluation models, testing reactor model adherence to Regulatory Guide 1.203 for V&V and demonstrating power plant integrity. To ensure that software quality was maintained, I prepared software quality assurance documentation, including requirement specifications, software design, test plans and results report, and user guide.Designed engineering analysis software using an agile approach to characterize accident scenarios relative to model inputs.Following are my major achievements in this role: Developed and designed engineering analysis software utilizing an agile approach to effectively characterize accident scenarios relative to model inputs. Oversaw and managed hazardous material shipments for a first-of-its-kind product line, ensuring compliance with all regulations and standards.

Lynchburg, Va.

During this tenure, I was responsible for implementing the initial training program and incorporating a company-wide qualification records system for the B&W mPower project. This was a crucial step in ensuring that all personnel were adequately trained and that the company was in compliance with industry standards.In addition to the above, I developed and reviewed various project processes and procedures for engineering personnel. Lastly, I worked collaboratively with engineering groups and supervised procedure change management.My key success for this role is: Established and implemented comprehensive engineering methods and guidelines for effective design change management and control, ensuring streamlined processes and improved efficiency. Created and delivered engaging and informative presentations to supervisors and new hires, providing valuable insights into engineering methods and guidelines for design change management and control. Developed, evaluated, and released a comprehensive project training management system, which included all qualification records and certifications required under the NQA-1 quality program.

Lynchburg, Va.

During my time with Babcock & Wilcox, Nuclear Operations, I managed manufacturing of thousands of nuclear engineering components for the Navy. One of my key tasks was to maintain production schedules, minimize rework and associated costs, and provide upper management with weekly reports. Also, I trained new hires on the process and product-related issues, shop floor communication, and writing customer submittals. Held “Q” security clearance. Here are some of my proudest achievements: Facilitated timely resolution of complex technical inquiries related to shop floor processes and products, effectively limiting production interruptions and achieving target dates with less than 30% rework. Successfully prepared and submitted customer deliverables, addressing defects and recommending alternative solutions for product approval, resulting in significant cost savings of $500K+ for the organization. Played an integral role in a plant-wide Performance Improvement Project, reducing defects by 25% in nuclear components and decreasing processing times in key manufacturing processes by 15%.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

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