Project Engineer

• Mar 2023 - Present

Technical Project Manager

• Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

Program Manager - VTVL

• May 2021 - Jul 2022

● Led development of next-gen, vertical-takeoff-vertical-landing, highly-reusable suborbital vehicle ● Managed 15 direct reports, including VTVL Chief Engineer and Engineering Leads for all major subsystems (Avionics, Flight Software, Structures, Propulsion, GNC, SE, Aerodynamics) ● Utilized CRADA with AFRL to leverage partnerships for subject matter expertise and test facility usage ● In addition to VTVL Program leadership, also led development of lunar ground-based PNT solution for AFWERX SBIR II project, culminating in working hardware and software for deployable mesh network comparable to GPS ● Implemented broad structure on growing team and established program-first IPT meeting, subsystem FMECAs and Design Reviews, MRRs, and subsystem Scrum meetings ● Worked directly with NASA FOP office to expand industry access to expanded testbed capabilities ● Maintained positive cash flow through first full year of program on labor and materials Show less

Project Manager

• Sep 2019 - May 2021

● Managed $74 million critical NASA CPAF SLS upper-stage structure design, development, and manufacturing subcontract ● Managed complex reporting structure to Prime Contractor and NASA, ensuring timely reporting of performance and progress ● Led and coordinated diverse 15+ FTE project team, including multiple engineering functions, production, quality, and finance ● Redlined and implemented major contract mods, including a major contract re-baseline for base and options periods ● Implemented floor-level processes driven by lessons learned, including continuous improvement activities and NASA mishap report ● Worked through complex technical problems with composite sandwich panel fabrication and lessons learned ● Oversaw delivery of first development test articles to prime contractor for Artemis IV hardware Show less

Process Planning Manager/Technical Writer

• Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

● Planned processes for more than 50 highly sensitive ITAR/EAR components, managing critical path, and developing metrics ● Served on critical team in NASA Commercial Crew Transportation program, returning astronaut launch capability to USsoil ● Interfaced with all aspects of Vehicle Engineering team and provided mission-critical support to multiple teams group ● Assured that manufacturing documentation was up-to-date, requirement compliant, and optimized for production team ● Managed engineering changes, redlines, non-conforming product, rework-to-print, standard repair, and othersensitive hardware issues on the Dragon 2 Crew and Cargo variants Show less

Configuration Analyst

• Oct 2017 - Feb 2018

• Provided end-to-end Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and support for Airbus A330, A340, and A350 wing assemblies in manufacturing process • Interfaced with Contracts Administration and Program Managers to deliver timely results per contractual requirements • Analyzed product drawings, CATIA models, mylars, and other GD&T to assure manufacturing and shipment of correct components • Reduced risk and assured compliance with contractual requirements for high-tech low-rate manufacturing processes Show less