Christopher Joren
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Todd Troutt
Chris is at his best when under pressure to accomplish challenging goals in a short period of time. With little preparation time he can be a quick study. Maybe the biggest thing that stands out is his willingness to take on the tasks others shy away from and wanting to help others.
James Beahn
Christopher was an exemplary intern in his time at NASA. Chris was a rare intern who had the humbleness to listen and learn anything you threw his way, but also the confidence and assertiveness to leverage the skills he already had from working in the military. On one occasion, facing ground system electrical shutdowns on new equipment, and mid-level engineers struggling to locate the cause, Chris stepped up and educated us on simple methods for isolating faults. Chris also found himself with some spare time during his internship where he became proactive and reached out to other engineers around him for new work or things to learn. He borrowed some CAD and Analysis training materials from my desk and, within the week, had himself proficient with different software packages that most of us took the instructor led course to grasp. I have no doubt that Chris' career will soar and I hope he finds challenge and success throughout his career.
Todd Troutt
Chris is at his best when under pressure to accomplish challenging goals in a short period of time. With little preparation time he can be a quick study. Maybe the biggest thing that stands out is his willingness to take on the tasks others shy away from and wanting to help others.
James Beahn
Christopher was an exemplary intern in his time at NASA. Chris was a rare intern who had the humbleness to listen and learn anything you threw his way, but also the confidence and assertiveness to leverage the skills he already had from working in the military. On one occasion, facing ground system electrical shutdowns on new equipment, and mid-level engineers struggling to locate the cause, Chris stepped up and educated us on simple methods for isolating faults. Chris also found himself with some spare time during his internship where he became proactive and reached out to other engineers around him for new work or things to learn. He borrowed some CAD and Analysis training materials from my desk and, within the week, had himself proficient with different software packages that most of us took the instructor led course to grasp. I have no doubt that Chris' career will soar and I hope he finds challenge and success throughout his career.
Todd Troutt
Chris is at his best when under pressure to accomplish challenging goals in a short period of time. With little preparation time he can be a quick study. Maybe the biggest thing that stands out is his willingness to take on the tasks others shy away from and wanting to help others.
James Beahn
Christopher was an exemplary intern in his time at NASA. Chris was a rare intern who had the humbleness to listen and learn anything you threw his way, but also the confidence and assertiveness to leverage the skills he already had from working in the military. On one occasion, facing ground system electrical shutdowns on new equipment, and mid-level engineers struggling to locate the cause, Chris stepped up and educated us on simple methods for isolating faults. Chris also found himself with some spare time during his internship where he became proactive and reached out to other engineers around him for new work or things to learn. He borrowed some CAD and Analysis training materials from my desk and, within the week, had himself proficient with different software packages that most of us took the instructor led course to grasp. I have no doubt that Chris' career will soar and I hope he finds challenge and success throughout his career.
Todd Troutt
Chris is at his best when under pressure to accomplish challenging goals in a short period of time. With little preparation time he can be a quick study. Maybe the biggest thing that stands out is his willingness to take on the tasks others shy away from and wanting to help others.
James Beahn
Christopher was an exemplary intern in his time at NASA. Chris was a rare intern who had the humbleness to listen and learn anything you threw his way, but also the confidence and assertiveness to leverage the skills he already had from working in the military. On one occasion, facing ground system electrical shutdowns on new equipment, and mid-level engineers struggling to locate the cause, Chris stepped up and educated us on simple methods for isolating faults. Chris also found himself with some spare time during his internship where he became proactive and reached out to other engineers around him for new work or things to learn. He borrowed some CAD and Analysis training materials from my desk and, within the week, had himself proficient with different software packages that most of us took the instructor led course to grasp. I have no doubt that Chris' career will soar and I hope he finds challenge and success throughout his career.
Credentials
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SOLIDWORKS Champion
Dassault SystèmesNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
Six Sigma Global InstituteMar, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert (CSWE)
Dassault SystèmesAug, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Certified PDM Professional Administrator
Dassault SystèmesMay, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - MBD
Dassault SystèmesSep, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Mold Making
Dassault SystèmesSep, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Sheet Metal
Dassault SystèmesSep, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Surfacing
Dassault SystèmesSep, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate - Electrical Design
Dassault SystèmesAug, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate - Simulation
Dassault SystèmesAug, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate - Sustainability
Dassault SystèmesAug, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Drawing Tools
Dassault SystèmesAug, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Weldments
Dassault SystèmesAug, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP)
Dassault SystèmesOct, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Fundamentals of Engineering - Mechanical
NCEESOct, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Aetos Systems, Inc.
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Project Coordinator
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Jan 2023 - Present
Technical Coordinator for NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) Technical Coordinator for NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC)
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NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Project Coordinator
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Aug 2022 - Present
Technical Coordinator for NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) Technical Coordinator for NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC)
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Paragon-TEC, Inc.
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Specialist
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Aug 2022 - Jan 2023
Technical Coordinator for NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) Technical Coordinator for NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC)
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University of West Florida
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Visiting Faculty
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Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
• Instructs 3D CAD, Design for Manufacturing, Machine Design, Statics, Mechanics of Materials, and Biomechanics • Faculty advisor for 3 student project groups, including 2 national competition teams • Serves on the board for the College of Engineering to review course changes as well as department bylaws • Volunteered to assess undergraduate research funding proposals for four award cycles • Serves as subject matter expert in manufacturing and GD&T for student/faculty advising and… Show more • Instructs 3D CAD, Design for Manufacturing, Machine Design, Statics, Mechanics of Materials, and Biomechanics • Faculty advisor for 3 student project groups, including 2 national competition teams • Serves on the board for the College of Engineering to review course changes as well as department bylaws • Volunteered to assess undergraduate research funding proposals for four award cycles • Serves as subject matter expert in manufacturing and GD&T for student/faculty advising and course content
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Adjunct Instructor
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Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
Adjunct Mechanical Engineering Instructor (Advanced CAD and Engineering Materials).
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Luminar Technologies
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Mechanical Design Checker
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Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
• Served as the sole design checker in red-lining drawings produced by the engineering team and assessing compliance with ASME Y14.5 GD&T in addition to creating local standards and practices as needed • Trained engineers and designers in GD&T specific to electronic enclosures, molded and cast parts, high-precision optical mounts, and adherence to local standards for drawing notes and title blocks • Planned and implemented a new Product data management (PDM) integration to include… Show more • Served as the sole design checker in red-lining drawings produced by the engineering team and assessing compliance with ASME Y14.5 GD&T in addition to creating local standards and practices as needed • Trained engineers and designers in GD&T specific to electronic enclosures, molded and cast parts, high-precision optical mounts, and adherence to local standards for drawing notes and title blocks • Planned and implemented a new Product data management (PDM) integration to include writing the site guidelines, devising the workflows, and acting as administrator for the database Show less • Served as the sole design checker in red-lining drawings produced by the engineering team and assessing compliance with ASME Y14.5 GD&T in addition to creating local standards and practices as needed • Trained engineers and designers in GD&T specific to electronic enclosures, molded and cast parts, high-precision optical mounts, and adherence to local standards for drawing notes and title blocks • Planned and implemented a new Product data management (PDM) integration to include… Show more • Served as the sole design checker in red-lining drawings produced by the engineering team and assessing compliance with ASME Y14.5 GD&T in addition to creating local standards and practices as needed • Trained engineers and designers in GD&T specific to electronic enclosures, molded and cast parts, high-precision optical mounts, and adherence to local standards for drawing notes and title blocks • Planned and implemented a new Product data management (PDM) integration to include writing the site guidelines, devising the workflows, and acting as administrator for the database Show less
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NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Structural Analysis Engineer
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Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
• Performed structural analysis on crewed vehicle components for the Commercial Crew Program spacecraft • Was the NASA analyst responsible for giving a green light on the condition of mechanical and structural components • Ensured all components were validated through applicable NASA and commercial/military standards • Served as an expert in: Stress, frequency, buckling, thermal knockdown, pull-through, vibration, and g-force analysis • Performed structural analysis on crewed vehicle components for the Commercial Crew Program spacecraft • Was the NASA analyst responsible for giving a green light on the condition of mechanical and structural components • Ensured all components were validated through applicable NASA and commercial/military standards • Served as an expert in: Stress, frequency, buckling, thermal knockdown, pull-through, vibration, and g-force analysis
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TriMech
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United States
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Engineering Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Design Application Engineer
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Jul 2017 - Sep 2019
◼Experienced in identifying design and manufacturing areas of concern and risk for clients and providing robust and cost-effective solutions; either by recommending a new software package or personally visiting and training the Engineers and Designers ◼Chosen to lead the Electrical products team in all demonstrations and pre-sales for 9 states ◼Taught courses on over 15 different SOLIDWORKS and partner products for classes of 3 to 16 people ◼Expert in the implementation and… Show more ◼Experienced in identifying design and manufacturing areas of concern and risk for clients and providing robust and cost-effective solutions; either by recommending a new software package or personally visiting and training the Engineers and Designers ◼Chosen to lead the Electrical products team in all demonstrations and pre-sales for 9 states ◼Taught courses on over 15 different SOLIDWORKS and partner products for classes of 3 to 16 people ◼Expert in the implementation and administration of SOLIDWORKS Product Data Management (PDM) software and how to integrate and operate it to improve company workflow and Engineering Change Requests ◼Supported sales team with on-site demos, presentations, and engineering expertise through discovery meetings and introductions to potential and existing clients ◼Worked closely with the marketing team to create dozens of Video Tech Tips, Webinars, and Blog posts to be included in weekly emails to clients via the company website and YouTube ◼Achieved Elite Application Engineer status in first year of eligibility through SOLIDWORKS Corporation (typical time is 5-8 years) Show less ◼Experienced in identifying design and manufacturing areas of concern and risk for clients and providing robust and cost-effective solutions; either by recommending a new software package or personally visiting and training the Engineers and Designers ◼Chosen to lead the Electrical products team in all demonstrations and pre-sales for 9 states ◼Taught courses on over 15 different SOLIDWORKS and partner products for classes of 3 to 16 people ◼Expert in the implementation and… Show more ◼Experienced in identifying design and manufacturing areas of concern and risk for clients and providing robust and cost-effective solutions; either by recommending a new software package or personally visiting and training the Engineers and Designers ◼Chosen to lead the Electrical products team in all demonstrations and pre-sales for 9 states ◼Taught courses on over 15 different SOLIDWORKS and partner products for classes of 3 to 16 people ◼Expert in the implementation and administration of SOLIDWORKS Product Data Management (PDM) software and how to integrate and operate it to improve company workflow and Engineering Change Requests ◼Supported sales team with on-site demos, presentations, and engineering expertise through discovery meetings and introductions to potential and existing clients ◼Worked closely with the marketing team to create dozens of Video Tech Tips, Webinars, and Blog posts to be included in weekly emails to clients via the company website and YouTube ◼Achieved Elite Application Engineer status in first year of eligibility through SOLIDWORKS Corporation (typical time is 5-8 years) Show less
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University of Tennessee
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Student Assistant
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Aug 2016 - Jan 2017
◼Selected to research possibilities of using biomechanical energy harvesting to power a gait-assist device for stroke victims without the need for external power ◼Designed and simulated using openSim and SOLIDWORKS a working model demonstrating the potential energy gain during swing-phase of gait with an energy harvesting device attached ◼Researched potential energy storage and collection solutions including dynamometers, piezoelectric and magnetic generators, soft pack batteries, and… Show more ◼Selected to research possibilities of using biomechanical energy harvesting to power a gait-assist device for stroke victims without the need for external power ◼Designed and simulated using openSim and SOLIDWORKS a working model demonstrating the potential energy gain during swing-phase of gait with an energy harvesting device attached ◼Researched potential energy storage and collection solutions including dynamometers, piezoelectric and magnetic generators, soft pack batteries, and capacitive storage ◼Assisted in grading undergraduate projects and tests Show less ◼Selected to research possibilities of using biomechanical energy harvesting to power a gait-assist device for stroke victims without the need for external power ◼Designed and simulated using openSim and SOLIDWORKS a working model demonstrating the potential energy gain during swing-phase of gait with an energy harvesting device attached ◼Researched potential energy storage and collection solutions including dynamometers, piezoelectric and magnetic generators, soft pack batteries, and… Show more ◼Selected to research possibilities of using biomechanical energy harvesting to power a gait-assist device for stroke victims without the need for external power ◼Designed and simulated using openSim and SOLIDWORKS a working model demonstrating the potential energy gain during swing-phase of gait with an energy harvesting device attached ◼Researched potential energy storage and collection solutions including dynamometers, piezoelectric and magnetic generators, soft pack batteries, and capacitive storage ◼Assisted in grading undergraduate projects and tests Show less
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Y-12 National Security Complex
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Numerical Control Engineer
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Feb 2016 - Aug 2016
◼Created toolpath programs for Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM) to measure critical DoE nuclear components while maintaining ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards compliance ◼Served as team leader and mission assurance personnel in development of a simulation of radiological plume dispersion in 4D to aid in a new contamination emergency training plan and risk assessment ◼Hand-picked by metrology department to perform FMEA and RCA due to previous measurement data errors ◼Created toolpath programs for Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM) to measure critical DoE nuclear components while maintaining ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards compliance ◼Served as team leader and mission assurance personnel in development of a simulation of radiological plume dispersion in 4D to aid in a new contamination emergency training plan and risk assessment ◼Hand-picked by metrology department to perform FMEA and RCA due to previous measurement data errors
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University of Alaska Anchorage
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Laboratory Technician
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Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
◼Responsible for the hardware operation and maintenance of five 3D printers, including: interfacing, troubleshooting, and loading optimization ◼Assist students and faculty in 3D modeling and finite element analysis within Solidworks ◼Provide assistance beyond prototyping by optimizing required files and drawings to be sent to manufacturers ◼Provide guidance on student projects involving mechanics, material selection, geometric properties, and manufacturability ◼Responsible for the hardware operation and maintenance of five 3D printers, including: interfacing, troubleshooting, and loading optimization ◼Assist students and faculty in 3D modeling and finite element analysis within Solidworks ◼Provide assistance beyond prototyping by optimizing required files and drawings to be sent to manufacturers ◼Provide guidance on student projects involving mechanics, material selection, geometric properties, and manufacturability
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NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Design Engineering Intern
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
◼Researched vendor data and completed stress calculations for Environmental Control Systems (ECS) ground support equipment Pressure Vessel Certification process in support of Orion spacecraft ◼Engineered complete solution to spacecraft ECS ground support equipment design flaw including: identification, stress analysis, 3D design, and fabrication while following mission assurance processes ◼Specially tasked by project engineer to learn NASA procurement in order to bring Ground Cooling… Show more ◼Researched vendor data and completed stress calculations for Environmental Control Systems (ECS) ground support equipment Pressure Vessel Certification process in support of Orion spacecraft ◼Engineered complete solution to spacecraft ECS ground support equipment design flaw including: identification, stress analysis, 3D design, and fabrication while following mission assurance processes ◼Specially tasked by project engineer to learn NASA procurement in order to bring Ground Cooling Systems and ECS units for the spacecraft operational and in compliance with NASA and KSC safety and mission assurance (SMA) standards Show less ◼Researched vendor data and completed stress calculations for Environmental Control Systems (ECS) ground support equipment Pressure Vessel Certification process in support of Orion spacecraft ◼Engineered complete solution to spacecraft ECS ground support equipment design flaw including: identification, stress analysis, 3D design, and fabrication while following mission assurance processes ◼Specially tasked by project engineer to learn NASA procurement in order to bring Ground Cooling… Show more ◼Researched vendor data and completed stress calculations for Environmental Control Systems (ECS) ground support equipment Pressure Vessel Certification process in support of Orion spacecraft ◼Engineered complete solution to spacecraft ECS ground support equipment design flaw including: identification, stress analysis, 3D design, and fabrication while following mission assurance processes ◼Specially tasked by project engineer to learn NASA procurement in order to bring Ground Cooling Systems and ECS units for the spacecraft operational and in compliance with NASA and KSC safety and mission assurance (SMA) standards Show less
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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RF Transmission Systems Technician
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Dec 2008 - Dec 2012
◼Served as maintenance supervisor for nuclear-survivable communications site ◼Maintained $5M satellite terminal and EMP shelter with 99% uptime ◼Training supervisor for maintenance and operation procedures of Base Public Address and Warning System (BPAWS) ◼Specially selected as subject matter expert to provide technical expertise in rewriting the Air Force technical manual for the SCAMP tactical satellite radio at US STRATCOM Headquarters ◼Planned, designed, and implemented a… Show more ◼Served as maintenance supervisor for nuclear-survivable communications site ◼Maintained $5M satellite terminal and EMP shelter with 99% uptime ◼Training supervisor for maintenance and operation procedures of Base Public Address and Warning System (BPAWS) ◼Specially selected as subject matter expert to provide technical expertise in rewriting the Air Force technical manual for the SCAMP tactical satellite radio at US STRATCOM Headquarters ◼Planned, designed, and implemented a hurricane and civilian risk evacuation fly-away kit for survivable communications which incorporated UHF/VHF communications, multi-agency radio interoperability, line-of-sight microwave networking, and Radio over IP (RoIP) Has been field-proven in several hurricane evacuations ◼Performed component-level troubleshooting and repair of communications electronic systems hardware, from handheld radios to fixed satellite terminals Show less ◼Served as maintenance supervisor for nuclear-survivable communications site ◼Maintained $5M satellite terminal and EMP shelter with 99% uptime ◼Training supervisor for maintenance and operation procedures of Base Public Address and Warning System (BPAWS) ◼Specially selected as subject matter expert to provide technical expertise in rewriting the Air Force technical manual for the SCAMP tactical satellite radio at US STRATCOM Headquarters ◼Planned, designed, and implemented a… Show more ◼Served as maintenance supervisor for nuclear-survivable communications site ◼Maintained $5M satellite terminal and EMP shelter with 99% uptime ◼Training supervisor for maintenance and operation procedures of Base Public Address and Warning System (BPAWS) ◼Specially selected as subject matter expert to provide technical expertise in rewriting the Air Force technical manual for the SCAMP tactical satellite radio at US STRATCOM Headquarters ◼Planned, designed, and implemented a hurricane and civilian risk evacuation fly-away kit for survivable communications which incorporated UHF/VHF communications, multi-agency radio interoperability, line-of-sight microwave networking, and Radio over IP (RoIP) Has been field-proven in several hurricane evacuations ◼Performed component-level troubleshooting and repair of communications electronic systems hardware, from handheld radios to fixed satellite terminals Show less
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Education
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2016 - 2017
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Master of Science (M.S.), Biomedical Engineering - Biomechanics -
2019 - 2023
University of Central Florida
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechanical Engineering -
2013 - 2015
University of Alaska Anchorage
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering -
2008 - 2011
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Electronic Systems Technology -
2013 - 2015
University of Alaska Anchorage
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
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