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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Aldie, Va, Us

Herndon, Va

- Performed linear and non-linear finite element analyses of space vehicle primary and secondary structures, biomedical devices, and amusement park rides in NX/MSC NASTRAN and ABAQUS - Improved existing customer analysis workflow by developing technical processes for vibration analysis post-processing in Python/Excel that were ultimately integrated into customer standard practices- Established first company wide STEM program through engagement with internal committee and community stakeholders, creating and executing program technical content, and defining and securing annual operating budget

Herndon, Va

El Segundo, Ca

- Performed non-linear thermo-mechanical finite element analyses of space vehicle electronic equipment in ABAQUS for a number of national defense space programs- Performed independent reviews of contractor structural analyses, environmental tests, and life tests to determine adequacy and requirements satisfaction- Assisted failure investigations by collaborating with multidisciplinary and multi-corporation teams to determine root cause and provide successful design solutions- Received a peer nominated subdivision team award for “structural analysis, coordinated between multiple departments on a scale and timeline not previously attempted” on commercial space hardware- Received multiple certificates of appreciation from customers for efforts on proprietary space hardware- Interfaced effectively with management, customers, and contractors by providing timely technical recommendations by means of technical briefings, reports, and presentations

Promontory, Utah

- Performed linear-elastic and elastic-plastic finite element analyses in ANSYS and ABAQUS to support the Space Launch System Program- Performed fracture analysis in ABAQUS using both explicitly modeled cracks and XFEM- Acted as the corporate STEM Outreach Committee lead, assuming responsibility for task scheduling, budget/resource allocation, and outreach program development- Coordinated with design engineers to quickly determine design changes necessary to satisfy requirements

Ann Arbor, Michigan

- Investigated the interaction between helicopter active rotor control and handling qualities- Created a FORTRAN code module to apply control surface saturation on active rotor flaps in the University of Michigan helicopter aeroelastic simulation code AVINOR - Research was performed under the guidance of Professor Peretz Friedmann

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

- Performed experimental modal analysis of a steel wing using accelerometer and impulse hammer measurements as well as laser Doppler vibrometry- Utilized ABAQUS to perform finite element modal analysis on the wing for comparison with experimental results- Research was performed under the guidance of Professor Lawrence Bergman

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

- Taught a section of ENG 198, an introductory engineering class that allows incoming freshmen to further involve themselves in engineering and work cooperatively on engineering projects.- Researched relevant topics and presented information and weekly lessons to students to aid them in their projects.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

- Taught ENG 100, a class that introduces incoming freshmen to campus resources and the college of engineering.- Prepared class activities and lecture material.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

- Researched the capabilities and feasibility of using Vicon motion capture camera technology to interpolate micro-aerial vehicles’ aerodynamic characteristics.- Wrote MATLAB code to perform spectral analysis on propeller data from motion capture cameras and compare with tachometer measurements of propeller speed - Research was performed under the guidance of Professor Michael Selig

Arlington, Texas

- Designed user interfaces in ENOVIA, a project lifecycle management software, by coordinating with subject matter experts- Edited functional specification reports on the designed user interfaces and developed prototype images using GIMP- Produced instructional videos of the newly developed engineering processes using Camtasia

Champaign, Il

- Conducted on-site sound level measurements of air traffic noise from Boston Logan Airport over residential areas.- Conducted on-site sound level measurements in Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello, IL and Homer Lake in Homer, IL to study the properties of wind-induced leaf noise. Completed a report detailing the results and methods used.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Aerospace Engineering, 3.85/4.0

Bachelor Of Science, Aerospace Engineering, 3.79/4.00

Activities and Societies: Illini Space JetCampus Honors Program: Fall 2007 - Spring 2011 Deans List Recipient: Spring 2008, 2009, 2010.