Experience

Raytheon Technologies

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal Materials Engineer

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Raytheon

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Multi-disciplined Engineer

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2022



University of Massachusetts Lowell

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2017

  My primary task was to identify research strategies, and synthesize novel epoxy formulations tailored for purpose.To this end, I constructed testing and experimental methodologies that allowed me to rapidly screen potential formulations, excluding networks that would not meet specifications, and identify systems that could be further augmented and characterized. I also designed and machined the molds and fixtures, as well as developed or modified testing and characterization procedures. Finally, I documented and maintained procedures for synthesizing any usable formulations for future research. Additionally, during my time as a research assistant, I leveraged my mechanical aptitude to set up, maintain and fix equipment in the lab, including: Ovens, FTIR unit, Flaktek speedmixer, and a variety of pumps.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - May 2016

  During my time as a Teaching Assistant, I managed the polymer science, single screw extrusion, surface, and bulk properties labs.For the polymer science lab, my primary duties were to teach students the principles of any synthesis reactions, and/or characterization methods relevant to the lab, as well as inform students about any potential hazards implicit in conducting the experiments. Polymerization reactions for this lab included: nylon 6,6, polystyrene, and silicone. Characterization methods for this lab included: FTIR, DSC, TGA, DSV, and GPC.For the single screw extrusion lab, I trained students in the safe start up, operation, and shut down of a Davis Standard, single screw extruder, such that any of the students would be capable of running research in the future, with a minimal refesher.To this purpose, students were shown the basic theory of polymer flow in an extruder, as well as how to set up a water bath and puller. Students were also shown how to manipulate screw speed, temperature, and puller speed, and performed an experiment to determine the effect these process variables had on residence time, and part geometry using both a rod and annular die.'Finally, students were also shown how to pull and clean the screw, as well as assembling a screen pack, and fitting it to the die.For the surface and bulk properties lab, students were taught a variety of independent properties test methods, and educated on their use in the field. These tests include: rockwell, shore d, coefficent of friction, surface abrasion, sieve analysis, pourability, angle of repose, and bulk density.Finally, for all of these labs, I was responsible for grading any/all lab reports.

• Lab Technician

  • Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

  I maintained a small suite of thermal analysis equipment which consisted of a DMA, DSC, and TGA. I established and documented standard operating procedures for all instruments such that clients could conduct experiments obtaining verifiably accurate and repeatable data without needing to enlist the help of a technician. In addition to this, a major responsibility was to perform thermal analysis testing to the specifications of outside clients, and transmitting high quality data.



Cabot Corporation

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Technician

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2013

  I conducted routine tests and analyses of product or feedstock samples to determine quality and reliability during manufacturing or product development. This included both rapidly analyzing samples after various stages of production at pace with manufacture to ensure compliance of critical properties, as well as testing final products for overall compliance with customer specifications.In support of this, I maintained all laboratory instruments with regards to calibration and functionality, providing maintenance as needed to ensure the generation of high fidelity data to both internal and external customers. This included developing new test methods, and refining existing test methods and methodology.Additionally, I set up and conducted special functional tests on products or other materials that were not standard operating procedure.Finally, I was a part of a team responsible for all final quality certification paperwork.



Haas TCM

• Chemical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• QC Chemist

  • Sep 2004 - Aug 2007

  For this position I conducted final quality evaluation for products received for distribution to clients. This included verifying paper certification, signing off as a DQR/DSQR, as well as perform specific laboratory testing where needed to certify products to MIL-SPEC standards. In support of this I executed testing according to standard operating procedures (SOP), as well as updating existing SOPs. For this position I conducted final quality evaluation for products received for distribution to clients. This included verifying paper certification, signing off as a DQR/DSQR, as well as perform specific laboratory testing where needed to certify products to MIL-SPEC standards. In support of this I executed testing according to standard operating procedures (SOP), as well as updating existing SOPs.