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Englewood, CO, US

Randolph AFB, TX, US

Managed a team of 9 analysts responsible for producing intelligence on foreign satellite communication systemsReviewed written products ensuring products are relevant to customer questions, logical, accurate, and produced in a timely mannerManaged analysis of diverse large data sets to produce qualitative and quantitative assessments tailored to customer.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

Recognized as a subject matter expert on foreign threats to US space superiority Authored dozens of intelligence products that were delivered to a variety of customers to drive acquisition, inform policy makers, and enable space operations Delivered dozens of briefings to senior leaders (General Officers and Senior Executive Service) including the NASIC.

Genesee, CO, US

Mentored a dozen college students in both one on one and group settings Facilitated two weekly study groups engaging in dialogue and discernment of one’s faith Led and participated in weekly team development focusing on topics such as emotional intelligence, leadership skills, team building, and how to navigate crucial conversations Led a committee.

Champaign, Illinois, US

Verified and predicted operational thrust of different nozzles using fluid analysis work to optimize the design of the CHIPS CubeSat propulsion unit on the BLAZE Multiphysics™ Simulation SuiteDesigned test cases to verify the functionality of software for applications such as DPAL lasers, CubeSat propulsion systems, and micro heat exchangersOptimized 3D.

Champaign, IL, US

Led satellite systems engineering team setting performance requirements, system lifecycles, assisting with mechanical design for group designing LAICE CubeSat Collaborated with scientists at the Naval Research Laboratory as payload team lead for APEX mission that was chosen to be presented at AIAA SPACE 2015 Conference and ExpositionDesigned orbit.

Worked alongside a team of three other college age students to teach children from grades 1 - 12 for the summer. Traveled around central Illinois throughout the summer becoming part of a community and leading that community by the education of the youth.