Experience

Brayton Energy

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chemical Engineer

  • Jun 2018 - Present



SAIC

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Worked with Naval Undersea Warfare Center to optimize efficiency of torpedo propellants • Developed new baseline thermodynamic data for the combustion of Otto Fuel II • Used electronic structure methods to create a comprehensive, computer-based study of fuel decomposition pathways • Recommended replacement of a primary fuel molecule with a more sustainable component • Worked with Naval Undersea Warfare Center to optimize efficiency of torpedo propellants • Developed new baseline thermodynamic data for the combustion of Otto Fuel II • Used electronic structure methods to create a comprehensive, computer-based study of fuel decomposition pathways • Recommended replacement of a primary fuel molecule with a more sustainable component



Brown University School of Engineering

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - May 2016

  Goldsmith Laboratory • Performed virtual molecule optimization for molecules related to fuel research • Assisted in the design and construction of a new laboratory space and shock tube for fuel combustion product experiments • Awarded competitive UTRA research grant from Brown University in 2014 based on academic performance and originality of my proposed research project on 1,3-butadiene Goldsmith Laboratory • Performed virtual molecule optimization for molecules related to fuel research • Assisted in the design and construction of a new laboratory space and shock tube for fuel combustion product experiments • Awarded competitive UTRA research grant from Brown University in 2014 based on academic performance and originality of my proposed research project on 1,3-butadiene



Brown University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Advisor and Engineering Department Lead

  • Sep 2013 - May 2015

  Meiklejohn Peer Advising Program • Acted as a lead engineering advisor, scheduling and overseeing the engineering advisory team • Advised students on course selection, balancing core requirements with academic interests • Assisted freshmen in successfully integrating into college life and meeting academic standards Meiklejohn Peer Advising Program • Acted as a lead engineering advisor, scheduling and overseeing the engineering advisory team • Advised students on course selection, balancing core requirements with academic interests • Assisted freshmen in successfully integrating into college life and meeting academic standards



EQUiSat - Brown Cubesat Team

• Providence, Rhode Island Area

• Power Subsystem Lead and Team Member

  • Sep 2012 - May 2015

  • Oversaw decision making and design of solar panels, in-flight batteries, and circuitry • Purchased materials for testing and construction of solar panels and charging apparatus • Managed the satellite’s power allocation budget through communication and integration with other subsystems • Oversaw decision making and design of solar panels, in-flight batteries, and circuitry • Purchased materials for testing and construction of solar panels and charging apparatus • Managed the satellite’s power allocation budget through communication and integration with other subsystems