Aerospace Engineer

Gecko Labs

Job Responsibilities :

Designed, built and tested mechanical components for a prototype UAV. Modeled and simulated mechanical dynamics as well as aerodynamic performance of main rotor. Employed several rapid prototyping methods and developed procedures for repeatable manufacturing results (including using resin casting, 3D-printing and benchtop CNC milling). Created portfolios, presentations and concept vehicle renderings to communicate ideas to potential clients and investors.

• Founded Gecko Labs

Aerospace & Mechanical Engineer

Signature Research Inc

Job Responsibilities :

Lead mobility analysis for advanced systems trade study for next generation military vehicle by modeling vehicle dynamics and terrain interactions. Designed and implemented a navigation and planning algorithm to study effects of route selection on mission outcomes. Supervised independent consultants by providing direction and oversight. Wrote research proposals and technical reports for multiple projects.

• Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Technical Services Associate

Epic

Job Responsibilities :

Served as a subject matter expert and single point-of-contact for ten hospital systems to securely exchange information with over two hundred organizations across the country. Leveraged excellent creativity and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex systems and identify root causes under pressure to minimize downtime. Conveyed legal and technical issues in easy to understand terms to a wide range of audiences to help them navigate decisions that saved money while providing better patient care.

Mechanical Systems Engineer

Aerospace Testing Alliance

Job Responsibilities :

Held directly accountable for maintenance and reliability of multi-million-dollar compressors for a jet engine test facility. Coordinated a 12-week preventative maintenance project on some of the largest compressors in the world by organizing electricians, mechanics, engineers and vendors within a tight deadline. Spearheaded an analysis of potential failure modes and their effects on three testing facilities to minimize the risk of damage during operations and maintenance, preventing costly repairs.

• ATA was the (now defunct) civilian contractor overseeing Arnold Engineering Development Center from 2003-2016. The same facility is now operated by National Aerospace Solutions.

Research and Teaching Assistant

University of Washington

Job Responsibilities :

Expanded a computational fluid model to include electric and magnetic fields to study and simulate plasma physics phenomena for master’s thesis. Created a finite volume simulation from the ground up to validate this new model’s performance in a classic shock tube experiment. Designed pyrotechnic valve for a sounding rocket. Taught Statics, Propulsion and Space Propulsion to help shape the futures of hundreds of young engineers.