Work History
Experience in Professional Environments
System Analyst - Aegis Missile Defense
Lockheed Martin - Moorestown, NJ
The AEGIS System is the longstanding choice of the US Navy for ship and friendly territory defense. The Missile Defense subprogram (formerly AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense) is tasked with detection, evaluation, and intercept of short, medium, and longrange ICBMs.
The modeling, simulation, and analysis team operates and maintains MEDUSA, a 6DOF simulation which integrates true tactical software into a simulated threat environment.
The system analyst resposibiliies include:
-Generating inputs to model new threats or novel system functionality
-Flagging and reporting software bugs in tactical software in the Jira system
-Developing Python, BASH, and MATLAB scripts for run visualization and analysis
-Providing guidance on design implementation
-Automating cluster submission and maintenance tasks
-Briefing government and industry partners on modeled system performance, bugs, and analysis
-Submitting and reviewing Bitbucket pull requests for analysis or simulation code
Personal Achievements in the System Analyst Role:
-Developed a new standard tool for engagement timeline visualization using Python GUI for live filtering and plotting single / multiple runs
-Developed a Python module for automatic trend detection using Sklearn and Tensorflow libraries for automating weekly run analysis
-Developed scoring comparison plots for week to week performance comparison
-Developed many BASH Python scripts for cluster maintenance, job submission, etc. with the team
-Briefed Missile Defense Agency and Naval Captains on ORGANIC and REMOTE BMD mission area performance at critical milestone events
Manufacturing Engineer II
Space Exploration Technologies - Hawthorne, CA
As a Manufacturing Engineer II at SpaceX, every day was full of new challenges. Productions issues require immediate fixes to hold launch schedules and improve cycle times. Whether it's the design, procurement, and assembly of tooling and ground support equipment, or the creation of process planning documents for assembly of new components, life at SpaceX was fast-paced and exciting.
The Dragon Mechanical Subassembly team was responsible for maintaining and improving the Cargo Dragon build and test processes while designing the Crew Dragon build from the ground up. I was personally responsible for build, test, and delivery of the following assemblies:
Cargo Dragon:
Nosecone pushers - used to jettison nosecone after stage sep.
Solar Array Hinges - used to deploy the arrays after solar fairing is jettisoned
LatchX pneumatic payload system - used to release new and accept old payloads from the ISS Canadarm
FRAM - NASA/Boeing designed space pallet for mounting cargo
Trunk Cargo Rack - mounts all payloads either directly or via LatchX or FRAM system
Claw and Quick Disconnect - houses avionics connections between capsule and Falcon system
Crew Dragon:
Soft Capture Ring - used to automatically smooth misalignments with ISS
Docking System Motors - used for 12 hooks and 3 latches critical to maintaining an airtight seal with the ISS
(Developed automated shimming test procedure and CMM profile for NASA checkpoint certification)
Propellant Tank Struts
Propellant System Mounting Brackets
Test Equipment Designed and Built:
Mobile Forward Hatch training rig (shown above) used for acclimating astronauts with capsule egress.
Soft Capture Dyno - large test setup with magnetic hysteresis brake used or motor burn in and characterization.
Soft Capture functional test - simulates soft capture switch first contact with the ISS.
Relevant skills: Teamcenter, Siemens NX 3D modeling, Project management, Python automation, Shock, vibration, thermal, tensile, and functional testing
Supply Technical Assistant Engineer
Ford Motor Company
To maintain quality across millions of parts, Ford must develop and manage its global supply chain. Supply Technical Assistants work with tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers (direct and indirect) to ensure all parts are statistically certified to meet dimensional tolerances. Additionally, they help to internally segment suppliers to Ford to better inform sourcing decisions.
Program STA Engineer - Dearborn, MI, 2015-16
As a program engineer, I was responsible for coordinating Product Development and Purchasing Departments with external suppliers. After Ford Purchasing approves a vehicle program, a prototype build schedule is communicated and suppliers are sourced. I introduced suppliers to the expectations and requirements for Advanced Product Quality Planning as laid out by the AIAG. This includes supplier capacity planning, prototype and production part runs, and process verification.
Resident STA Engineer - Michigan Assembly Plant, 2016
As a resident engineer, I diagnosed and resolved issues related to powertrain part quality rejects and early warranty. If parts were replaced by service technicians at on vehicles sold within 90 days and under 5000 miles of production, the original defective parts were shipped to my desk for evaluation. I facilitated meetings between Ford suppliers and plant personnel.
Technical Intern
BMPC at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory - West Mifflin, PA, 2015
Originally the first Westinghouse Nuclear Research facility, the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory operated under Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation is responsible for design, upkeep, and disposal procedures for the United States Naval Fleet. As an intern, I worked with shock and vibration engineers to conduct an experiment on acoustic metamaterials.
Acoustic attenuation is important to the US Naval Submarine fleet for stealthy operation. In order to remain undetected, bulkheads and barriers must work in concert with other active methods. The internship experience required extensive use of a scanning laser vibrometer, Matlab signals processing tools, and test rig fabrication.
Technical Intern
Naval Surface Warfare Center: Carderock Division - Philadelphia Navy Yard, PA, 2014
Surprisingly, the United States Department of Veteran Affairs pays the highest amount annually for hearing loss related claims. In an effort to make crew quarters and work areas safer aboard noisy vessels, the Office of Naval Research and Naval Sea Systems Command is investigating active and passive acoustic attenuation methods.
As a member of a small team of mechanical and electrical engineers, I was responsible for selecting, testing, and recommending a commercially available acoustic enclosure material. Our team performed a trade study comparing published test specifications, and helped establish criteria and test procedures for different types of ship spaces. The internship required use of Matlab and Ansys modal analysis.
Tutor
Varsity Tutors, LLC - online, 2016-17
Without passionate teachers in my early education, I would not have been able to pursue my interests in college and beyond. My fortune inspires me to help others struggling with math and science. Often, students perceive small misunderstandings in their curriculum as a result of their own inadequacy, when the material may not have been emphasized or contextualized enough in class. It is my job to build student confidence and build from basic principles to overcome learning gaps.
Specifically, I tutor AP Physics I, and AP Calculus, and SAT math. Two students have completed their tutoring after great success following our sessions. The review of first principles math and physics was beneficial for both my students and myself.
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