PhD Dissertation Focus: Safety Modeling and Analysis for Human Spaceflight Missions with focus on Human-Computer Interaction in control centers of complex systems to enhance usability, optimize performance, and mitigate (human) error.

August 2018 - Present: Focused research areas: 1) PhD Dissertation Focus: Safety Modeling and Analysis for Human Spaceflight Missions Using FRAM and STPA for analyzing potential mission types.2) PhD Researcher on NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium Research Program grant on the topic 'Mission Optimization Based on Crew Psychophysiological Fitness Monitoring and Adaptive Task Allocation'May 2018 - August 2018: Independent research focused on blending safety engineering, human factors and medical monitoring. Additional efforts are devoted to grant applications.Sept 2017 - May 2018: FAA-AST Area 3 research focused on Human-Systems Integration and Human Spaceflight safety. Work encompasses gap analysis and recommendations to the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation's Recommended Practices for Human Space Flight Document (http://bit.ly/2hDzLlP). Part of the FAA Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation Research Area 3 Task 353May 2017 - August 2017: Current area focus on biomedical monitoring for commercial human spaceflight and human-centered design within healthcare.Aug 2016 - April 2017: Research and certification recommendations for Human Systems Interaction and Integration for Commercial Space Transportation. Part of the FAA Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation Research Area 3 Task 333Grants Awarded:-NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium (2018 – 2019), Mission Optimization Based on Crew Psychophysiological Fitness Monitoring and Adaptive Task Allocation-FAA Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation (2017 – 2018), TASK 353: Design and Ops Considerations for Human Space Flight Occupant Safety-FAA Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation (2016 – 2017), TASK 333: Onboard Context-Sensitive Informational System

PhD student within the Human-Centered Design Institute currently researching and developing PhD dissertation concept for human space flight safety.

Lead the Human Factors and Industrial Engineering team at NASA Exploration Ground Systems COMET contract. Manage a team of 9 on daily basis, conduct long term planning for goals/projects, support team development, and serve as technical oversight for the team. Plan, execute, and manage 50+ projects (incl. ~30 Human Rating projects).Technical leadership on NASA Artemis EGS Human Rating Projects

Serve as Human-Rating SME, Technical Leader, & Senior Human Factors and Human-Systems Integration Engineer for NASA Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) program. Lead projects for launch systems design, operational improvements, design optimization, pre-launch egress to fulfill human rating certification needs.Provide technical oversight, leadership, and project management for Human-Rating of 18 C3 systems.Key Projects 1) Firing Room Operations Assessment2) HCI analysis of launch subsystems software3) Crew Access Arm design & operations support4) Mobile Launcher 1 subsystems 5) Human Rating of launch operations and launch subsystems software 6) Emergency Egress System7) Human Error SME at EGS

Serve as Human Factors and Human-Systems Integration Engineer supporting NASA Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) program.Key Projects 1) Firing Room Operations Assessment2) HCI analysis of launch subsystems software3) MPCV Payload Integration4) Mobile Launcher 1 subsystems 5) Human Rating of launch operations and launch subsystems software 6) Emergency Egress System

-Liaison between clients and software development team to understand and define product needs -Develop user-driven scenario-based design requirements by interacting with clinicians and business leaders-Collaborate with software development team to develop project scope documentations-Conduct market research and industry studies within the digital health/telemedicine domain.-Develop and implement business & marketing strategies & plans.Additional Duties included:-Duties include assessing markets, expanding company portfolio, and managing projects -Developed and implemented new business development strategy with measurable regional business & marketing outcomes using six sigma methodologies-Managed client projects through sales and development cycles using six sigma methodologies for both strategic growth and tactical project needs-Continually revised company branding, marketing, and sales needs to match the company state and market needs

-Liaison between clients and software development team to understand and define product needs -Collaborate with software development team to develop project scope documentations-Conduct market research and industry studies within the digital health/telemedicine domain.-Develop and implement business & marketing strategies & plans.-Responsible for strategic growth for DocToDoor, Plenar Technologies telehealth and care coordination platformDocToDoor:Doctodoor is a custom-branded digital health solution for clinicians and patients to connect, communicate, engage, and transform patient lives. Our goal is to simply patient care and management via technology and we will deliver exactly that. Our extensive experience of developing digital health solutions has crystalized into a singular vision that is doctodoor. With doctodoor, you can provide high quality of care for Primary Care, Chronic Care, and Post-op Follow-up via video/phone consultations and customized CarePlans created by clinicians to treat specific diseases and health conditions. Simply create CarePlans by assigning vitals measurement, medication list, coaching & wellness goals, and condition & symptoms assessment. Doctodoor will alert the clinician to follow-up with high-risk patients and even enable the patient to schedule appointments via the patient app.

Working with local business incubator to help startups and small businesses expand ideas and achieve business goals.Supporting the needs of technology driven businesses in the areas of market assessment, product development, and marketing.

Visiting Researcher at NASA JPL providing research-driven input for the upcoming Mars 2020 rover mission. Providing expert input in human-systems integration (HSI) and human-computer interaction (HCI) for the design and development of operations and mission planning for Mars 2020. Including, assessment of next-generation of mission planning concepts and evaluation of human-centered design for mission planning systems.

Worked in the business team of a dynamic company focused on commercial space industry analysisWorked directly with the CEO to identify, assess, develop, and close business opportunities Assisted the CEO in reevaluating the business development standard operating procedures Eventually recruited, trained, and managed the business development intern teamSupport marketing and product development with sales data and customer feedback

Co-developed the undergraduate degree in Commercial Spaceflight Operations from inception till implementationWorked with aerospace industry executives and technical leaders to gain input in workforce needsDegree had been successfully implemented in August 2013 and has created numerous graduatesIntegrated industry input and insights to facilitate development of relevant topicsFostered strategic partnership with industry to facilitate long-term industry growthDeveloped topics in space policy, operations, and safety based on current industry needs Developed other subject material relevant to the current issues faced by the commercial space industryGrant: -NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium (2012 – 2013), Undergraduate Program Development in Commercial Space Operations

Student manager overseeing a staff of undergraduate students at the University Volunteer Service Office Developed and successfully implemented volunteer/service projects and initiatives throughout the local and campus communityCoordinate operations between the office staff as well as external organizations to ensure local community volunteer needs were supported by the University communityLiaised between various interest groups both on and off campus

Acting instructor for accelerated introductory space flight & exploration courses for high school studentsEnsure that the students are able to develop fundamental understanding of various space programsSuccessful course completion leads to the students being awarded three college credits

Event Planning and Managment for a local not for profit organization promoting sustanibility and healthy lifestlye. Projects and events are oriented towards raising general awareness within the Daytona community as well as implementation of eco-friendly business operations within downtown Daytona.

Served as an intern with the VCSO to gain understanding of law enforcement operations including emergency management and homeland security in particular. The dynamics of the internship provide the individual with an opportunity to gain an understanding of various functions and units of the VCSO.

Peer adviser to students living in on campus residence halls as well as acting as support staff to aid in enforcing university policies within residential halls and regulating student conduct.