-Served as a mentor for the 23-24 Rocketry Team advising on the design and integration of the payload-Provided review of supporting material for NASA presentation and documentation milestones-Advised on manufacturing of subassemblies using additive means and lay-up of structural composites-Instructed on using complex parametric features to design components with computer aided design (CAD)

♦Machine Shop Certified (Green Badge/Pink Badge)-Carried out the duties and responsibilities of Integration Lead for the 22-23 49er Rocketry Team for the NASA University Student Launch Initiative (USLI) such as designing the mechanical components for the payload-Requisitioned new lab tools and equipment to improve the overall quality of manufacturing for airframe composite working, post processing of additively fabricated parts, and assembly of the final launch vehicle-Created an innovative payload design heavily integrated into the airframe as a functional and structural component of the launch vehicle and promoted by a group collaboration with the vehicle sub-teams-Conducted team training on workplace safety, the use of composites for manufacturing, and maintenance equipment to develop a safe coherent workflow with the end item void of major flaws or defects-Designed and manufactured payload parts using modern Bound Metal Deposition (BMD) printing for structural components such as the door hinges, then nylon powder printed using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)-Helped design and 3D print various parts and assembly fixtures used in manufacturing of the payload, recovery, and vehicle sections that allowed for quick iterations to be developed upon testing and initial fit checks

-Joined the 49er Rocketry Club to gain insight into the senior rocketry team and NASA competition-Shadowed the 21-22 year Integration Lead to better understand the responsibilities associated with the role -Attended a full-scale launch to gain experience with preflight preparations and launch day operations-Discussed with team members on course enrollment or qualifications to prepare for a future team position

♦Machine Shop Certified (Green Badge/Pink Badge)-Reprised role assisting Junior Design (JD) engineering students with developing a mobile crane robot-Critiqued all preliminary documentation for thorough justification and evaluation of design choices-Helped guide designs to take advantages of both additive and subtractive manufacturing processes-Provided electrical system troubleshooting and helped implement good wire management designs

-Provided instruction and guidance for engineer designing basics such as design for manufacturing (DFM) principles, analysis of design, and test verifications for proof of concept-Reviewed all initial documentation and provided feedback on the validity of each design choice-Bridged the gap between designing and manufacturing by teaching skills such as the use of common fasteners to prevent supply chain gaps, soldering, and 3D printing techniques-Resolved team adversities leading to the successful completion of all project objectives

♦Student Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified-Responsible for assessing the potential for remanufacture and cost effectiveness of overhauling units-Worked with supply chain vendors for the procurement of new old stock (NOS), original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and reworked parts-Performed manual machining to bring repairable parts back into tolerance for undersized consumables-Developed new fixturing, tooling, and teardown techniques for faster turnaround time

♦Certified Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)-Supervised maintenance and corrosion treatment as a powerplant CDI to certify that all Naval Aviation Maintenance Procedures (NAMP) were adhered to as an acting Quality Assurance (QA) representative -Ensured that the work centers' Foreign Object Debris/Damage (FOD) and Tool control programs stayed on track by conducting daily verifications and signoffs for the safety of all aviation personnel and assets-Verified all inspection during the service of each powerplant unit to include: vacuum leak testing, checking for backlash or runout, and taking precision measurements for each subsystem upon reassembly-Conducted weekly technical training to familiarize personnel with the departments Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), various propulsion components, Technical Bulletin (TBs), and Powerplant Changes (PPCs)

♦Certified Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), Certified Authorized Entrant-Aircraft Confined Space Program (ACSP) CDI charged with daily operations for a fuel safe work center-Authorized entrant technician that conducted inspections, composite repairs, and preservations of fuel cells/bladders/tanks for various aircraft and mission auxiliary tank systems (MATS) for the V-22-Manufactured and tested experimental equipment to be used in small unit productions-Prepared critical flight hardware requiring Non-Destructive Inspections (NDI) before reassembly

♦CPR Certified-Trained as a NAVAIR turboshaft powerplant technician on the T700-GE-401C jet engines for the Bell Helicopters' AH-1W (Super Cobra), AH-1Z (Viper), UH-1N (Twin Huey), and UH-1Y (Venom) platforms-Cross-trained as a dynamic component technician performing scheduled or unscheduled maintenance on the 42° gearboxes, 90° gearboxes, and main transmissions for the Huey and cobra platforms-Cross-trained as a dynamic component technician overhauling the main rotor hub assemblies and various other drivetrain components for the Bell/Boeing vertical takeoff vehicle V-22 (Osprey) platforms-As the work centers' Individual Component Repair List (ICRL) authority, liaised with the supply chain division to increase the departments repair capabilities and expand the catalog for large volume readily available parts

♦Certified Production Technician (CPT)-Responsible for the calibration, proper function, and loading/offloading of production sets-Took ownership of production throughput for the department as one of only two machine operators-Certified Production Technician (CPT) trained on and applied various production ideologies such a Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and Lean manufacturing-Responsible for team safety by proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring all machine guards such as interlocks or machine stops were in proper working conditions-Diligently worked to drive down Parts Per Million (PPM) defects by identifying common sources of error and performing preventative maintenance practices at the end of all production runs-Maintained up-to-date training status by participating in individualized study courses to meet all company regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)