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Cape Canaveral, FL

Edgewater, FL

• Developed structural components, mechanical system, and component layouts over the entire Boston Whaler product range (Up to 42 feet) exceeding internal quality standards and industry regulations.
• Generated 2D drawings and 3D solid and surface models using NX software and validated designs in their physical implementation.
• Assisted with the development and execution of new product ideas into technically innovative products with an emphasis on quality, manufacturing, style, and… Show more
• Assisted with the development and execution of new product ideas into technically innovative products with an emphasis on quality, manufacturing, style, and comfort.
• Generated detailed drawings including manufacturing instructions, standards, and bills of materials
• Coordinated with manufacturing and production to troubleshoot challenges and develop innovative solutions that were both cost effective and seamless to integrate.

New Bern, NC

• Designed mechanical systems, component placements, and layouts for convertibles (54 to 77 ft) and motoryachts (60 to 90 ft.) working on multiple projects simultaneoulsy
• Produced custom and one off items according to customer specifications and ABYC standards
• Generated detailed drawings including manufacturing instructions, standards, and bills of materials
• Coordinated with manufacturing and production to insure product is built to design intent and develop innovative… Show more
• Coordinated with manufacturing and production to insure product is built to design intent and develop innovative solutions
• Interfaced with management, technicians, vendors and other engineering disciplines Show less

Gainesville, Florida Area

• Conducted angle resolved X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy tests to measure surface chemical changes
• Analyzed XPS intensity peaks to characterize composition, implantation damage, and distribution of elements
• Thesis: Effects of Chlorine Implantation on Molybdenum Disulfide

Orlando, Florida Area

Low Observables Center of Excellence

Gainesville, Florida

• NASA Sponsored Research Project to examine various aspects of the chilldown process in crygenic propellant fuel system transport lines both under ground (1-G) conditions and microgravity conditions.
• Manufacture, construct, and test framework/ components for both the 1-G laminar and turbulent flow apparatus.
• Calibrate and test apparatus
• Conduct several thousand experiments with varying pipe angles, flow rates, and pressures
• Develop accurate line chilldown database from… Show more NASA Sponsored Research Project to examine various aspects of the chilldown process in crygenic propellant fuel system transport lines both under ground (1-G).
• Develop accurate line chilldown database from experimental data Show less

Sugar Land, TX

• Designed and built test fixture for hydraulic component contamination mitigation
• Developed and optimized test procedure and compiled database of information
• Reduced tool malfunctions, non-productive time, and maintenance expenses
• Synchronized communication and interfaced with management, engineers, and machinists
• Publicly lead team meetings for design reviews, approvals, and project status advisories
• Drafted and oversaw approval of hazard analysis and risk control… Show more

• Serve as liaison between more than 240 students and Dr. Jenkins
• Tutor students on a weekly basis during scheduled office hours
• Develop a rubric and correct weekly assignments

Gainesville, Florida Area

• Oversee soccer matches, quickly evaluating situations to enforce rules and direct game-play
• Reconcile disputes and manage conflicts between players
• Coordinate with captain, players, and assistant referees

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

Activities and Societies: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Marine Technology Society, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society

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

Activities and Societies: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Marine Technology Society, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society

Master’S Degree, Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering

Activities and Societies: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers