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Denver, Colorado, United States

Auburn, Alabama, United States

- Graduate Research Assistant in the GPS & Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory (GAVLAB) under Dr. David Bevly and Dr. Scott Martin- Applying linear and nonlinear estimation techniques (Kalman Filters, Particle Filters, etc.) to produce experimental and real-time navigation solutions for a multitude of platforms- Utilizing inertial measurements, barometric measurements, and digital elevation models (DEMs) to provide robust navigation solutions for pedestrians in contested environments- Developed and delivered a post-process software-defined receiver (SDR) to aid in the development of Xona Space Systems’ low Earth orbit (LEO) PNT constellation, PULSAR- Investigating varieties of scalar and vector GNSS signal processing architectures for high dynamic systems- Applying Monte Carlo statistical analysis to validate navigation filter performance and reported uncertainty- Teaching Assistant for MECH 6970 Software for Sensors & Systems where students designed the software architecture for an autonomous line-following RC car using ROS

Auburn, Alabama, United States

- Managed a group of 4 engineers in the design & development of a preventative maintenance sensor system posed to ensure safety and cost savings in the Commercial Trucking Industry- Coordinated national & international meetings with involved parties to ideate, collaborate, and report milestones regarding project progress- Integrated sensor system with pre-existing data acquisition hardware to analyze fan clutch air pressure trends with AI & Machine Learning services provided by data analytics company Tangerine

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

- Utilized CAD software, rapid prototyping techniques, and manufacturing methods to design and fabricate mechanical subsystems used in the AeroGuard program’s DoD exhibitions- Tested and implemented drone hardware and software that was awarded additional government funding- Developed preliminary sound localization algorithm that kickstarted research into an auditory drone payload

Auburn, Alabama, United States

- Utilized optimization and nonlinear analysis techniques to digitally recreate nonlinear characteristics of live music- Employed image processing techniques in MATLAB to test effectiveness of torsional particle damper- Created CAD models in SolidWorks for FEA of 3D printed fill patterns

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

- Analyzed and edited schematics to pull, terminate, and test data and telecommunications cable in new and pre-existing construction- Completed team driven projects for distinguished clients such as Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) and Nissan Smyrna Assembly Plant (Smyrna, TN)

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering, 4.00

Activities and Societies: Autonomous Tiger Racing Team (ATR)

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering, 3.88, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Auburn Rocketry Certification Association (ARC), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Undergraduate.