Wesley Gillman Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia

• Designed, sourced material, and assembled large-scale, multi-nozzle combustor test article and data acquisition system• Extensive use of MATLAB for data analytics resulting in automated data analysis codes and novel representation techniques• Developed high-speed electromechanical test rig resulting in the ability to acquire data at previously unreachable conditions• Determined flow and thermodynamic characteristics associated with rig flow using CFD software (Fluent, AIM, COMSOL)• Determined structural loading and eigenfrequencies of high RPM structural assembly using FEA software (COMSOL)• Provided weekly feedback to project sponsors and internal stakeholders on research progress and goals• Utilized high-speed cameras, intensifiers, lasers, and optomechanics for optical measurements of flames

Greater Atlanta Area

Hawthorne, California

• Designed and performed tests to gain confidence in new flight hardware and qualify changes to manufacturing processes or specifications• Designed four tools that assist with vehicle integration and precision measurement • Researched and wrote engineering dispositions for Issue Tickets• Researched and wrote Engineering Masters and work orders for production and testing processes• Used various software packages including Microsoft Office, MiniTab, Siemens NX and Teamcenter• Utilized rapid prototyping techniques to test fitment and usability of designed parts and tools• Communicated with several work centers to determine project needs and requirements• Implemented Gantt charts and other Systems Engineering techniques to assist in project development

Evendale, Oh

• Assisted in management of building of engines for use in testing• Read part and assembly drawings and passed instruction to mechanics• Pre-emptively sourced hardware for engine modules to keep engine build on track• Coordinated with part specific engineers to overcome build issues• Maintained engine build logs to ensure up to date engine status and pass down between shifts• Lead progress meetings to communicate progress or stoppages to management and team members• Utilized Microsoft Office suite and Siemens Visual Mockup in day to day tasks

• Troubleshot, managed, and directed maintenance of up to 20 F/A-18 fighter aircraft• Utilized technical publications, schematics and illustrated part breakdowns to perform maintenance • Worked with other work centers to coordinate aircraft maintenance• Quality Assurance Representative who performed inspections of 10 team members' work and aircraft components • Expertly managed professional development of team members• Managed 4 man groups in corrosion control of 14 aircraft• Supervised team members in re-painting of 5 aircraft• Maintained and audited records for up to 130 employees HAZMAT and respirator training• Coordinated training and refresher courses for over 100 employees

Master Of Science - Ms, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Graduate research assistant at the Ben T. Zinn combustion lab.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering, 3.96 (4.00 Major Gpa)

Activities and Societies: Yellow Jacket Space Program - Propulsion Division Sigma Gamma Tau - Member Tau Beta Pi - Member Transfer

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Aerospace Engineering, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Experimental Rocket Propulsion Laboratory (Secretary, Aquila/Liquids lead)

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