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Responsibilities include reviewing flight software requirements, defining, implementing, and executing test cases for V&V of the Gateway level 2 flight software and associated data products.

FPGA V&V (Verification and Validation) Lead for Viper Rover Motor Control.

Avionics Systems Engineer for VIPER Lunar Rover

I've recently graduated with a Masters in Robotics, completing exciting projects such as building a caring TJBot using Node.js and Watson APIs, developing speech recognition and tone analysis software on the Nao Robot, writing a Python program that fuses multiple physiological signals into SSI (Social Signal Interpretation) pipeline, and building an innovative Knowledge-based system to connect like-minded students. Past projects during the Fall quarter of 2018 include utilizing ROS and Python to build an object tracking system, predicting mental disorders in tweets, and working with a team to program Sawyer robot to draw faces.

I worked as a Systems Engineer in Software and Test Integration for GPS Navigation Systems. I wrote test data generation scripts to verify software requirements.

In my last project I successfully led a team of multi-discipline engineers to perform implementation tasks in support of program milestone closure for Boeing National Systems Programs (NSP). I exhibited a wide variety of technical skills as well shown below:Past responsibilities while working on Mexsat-Morelos-3 satellite in Mexico:-Created the Aeronautical Operations Plan for the Mexican Air-Force, outlining logistics and efficient flight paths in preparation for terminal testing.-Coordinated with flight test managers in Boeing Washington site to discuss flight safety protocols and training requirements, outlining similar plans for flight test engineers in Mexico. -Led foreign customers in satellite procedural operations training -Tested various terminal types using the satellite network at the customer ground facility and while driving in vehicles in Mexico City and Hermosillo, Mexico. Past responsibilities while working on Intelsat IS29-e satellite in Tysons, Virgina:-Assisted with execution of ground system antenna tests at Intelsat ground station-Reviewed in-orbit test data and worked with Intelsat test engineers to execute retests-Coordinated with various teams to assist in troubleshooting and investigating anomalies -Communicated with Mission Control team in El Segundo to run critical tests to resolve anomalies-Sold off in-orbit test data at customer meetings Other past responsibilities in El Segundo:-Executed and debugged critical software in-orbit tests for Mexsat-Morelos 3 satellite-Completed communications link budgets and worst case analyses for Inmarsat, SES9, and Intelsat satellites-Sold off unit and system level data to Inmarsat, SES9, and Intelsat customers -Investigated and solved anomalies on the test floor for Inmarsat, SES9 and Intelsat satellites-Led new team members in test processing skills-Reviewed payload switch configuration in preparation for in-orbit tests

-Conducted experiential hands on site visitations to renewable energy facilities-Collaborated with diverse capstone team to design an autonomous control system that would decrease the risk of electrocution from solar panels during a fire-Gained global perspective and enhanced intercultural communication skills

I participated as a student researcher in the growth and characterization of Synthetic Diamond. My tasks included the following:-Grew polycrystalline synthetic diamond using HVCVD (Hot Filament Chemical Vapor Deposition)-Analyzed diamond structure using scanning electron and atomic force microscopes-Constructed electrical contacts on diamond using photolithography, UV light exposure, and an electron beam evaporator to deposit metals on surface-Measured and analyzed diamond electrical properties using the Hall-Effect-Assisted other students in the instruction of device operation-Presented research findings at the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network Convocation at Georgia Tech University.

I worked in a Co-Op alongside a team of eight Electrical Engineers designing electrical power systems for special mission aircraft. My focus was designing the lighting system and I presented the final designs to system level Engineers.

In this challenging unique experience, I worked with a diverse team to create a satellite module that can test the retrodirective beam control method of sending microwave power back to Earth. My responsibilities included creating the layout of the spacecraft power system, testing the RF design that models the retrodirective system in a lab environment, utlizing Simulink to design satellite phase conjugation algorithm model, and presenting research to NASA JSC mentors.