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Embedded flight software development using the open source cFS architecture for the NASA Gateway

Brought software from prototype to operational use for real time attitude computationsMaintained headless flight safety critical computation engines for Orion, ISS, and CST programs

Houston, TX

Improved the collision avoidance application response time by more than 25%Created a flexible report system and implemented it for atmospheric data viewingPerformed verification tests for flight safety critical Orion and ISS software

Houston, TX

Setup a primary Hyper-V node and utilized it to host the various servers needed by the instituteInstalled and maintain redundant Active Directory serversConfigured Linux webservers and a Windows File server, linking all logins to Active Directory

Houston, TX

Maintain server infrastructure consisting of various Windows and Linux serversPerform day to day computer help and maintenance for 30 peopleAdd computers as needed for new members with Linux, Windows or both

West Lafayette, Indiana

Converted over 150 hand drafted designs to 3D engineering models for sheet metal and composite partsReviewed, approved, and authored engineering changes on CAD and hand drafted drawingsCurrent work in production on the Blackhawk, Navalhawk, Seahawk, Knighthawk, Rescuehawk, and Jayhawk

Mayville, Wisconsin

Timestudied machines to determine inefficiencies and reduce downtime Found $900,000/year in potential savings by increasing manufacturing efficiencyHeaded planning groups to acquire these savings through various methods

Kokomo, Indiana

Researched and analyzed airfoil designs for specific parametersExplored different solutions to common aircraft design challengesOutlined necessary requirements for a high altitude cargo aircraft

Mayville, Wisconsin

Wrote welding work instructions for Caterpillar and Oshkosh Truck componentsFound $170,000 in annual savings through the analysis of over 2,500 part schematicsAcquired these savings by authoring engineering changes

Berlin, Wisconsin

Documented paint line processes for ISO 9001 certificationManaged documents for over 750 parts across the entire paint line

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

Repaired and built battery chargers to precise specifications Investigated defective productsMaintained shop equipment and tools (saws, drill presses, wire cutters, strippers, and crimper, etc.)

Post-Baccalaurate, Computer Science

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

Activities and Societies: AIAA Design Build Fly, Purdue FIRST ProgramsMinor in Computer Graphics Technology (CAD, PLM)