Experience

Brayton Energy

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

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  Perform concept to prototype lifecycle research and development on thermo-hydraulic, heat transfer, and power cycle systems. Industries include energy and aerospace. Perform concept to prototype lifecycle research and development on thermo-hydraulic, heat transfer, and power cycle systems. Industries include energy and aerospace.



University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jun 2017 - Jan 2019

  Design, model, optimize, additively manufacture, and experimentally validate heat exchanger geometries for composite-polymers and stainless-steels to perform and be economically competitive with HVAC industry standard coils. Lead technical development amongst a small engineering team to meet critical milestones

• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2016 - May 2017

  Assisted in student teaching an introductory engineering course focused on high level technical concepts and group-oriented problem solving



Wisconsin Racing

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Sep 2016 - Jun 2018

  Designed and manufactured drive train and cooling system components for Wisconsin Racing's electric 217e and 218e 1/3 scale Formula 1-style car. Designed and manufactured drive train and cooling system components for Wisconsin Racing's electric 217e and 218e 1/3 scale Formula 1-style car.



UTC Aerospace Systems

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

• Power Electronics Packaging Co-op

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Engineered packaging design changes for military aircraft inverters, converters, and motor controllers. Implemented mechanical and electrical components design changes to allow for more robust designs, reduce part counts, enhance manufacturing reliability, and to meet design standards/requirements.

• Thermal Packaging Co-op

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Performed thermal modeling and analysis for commercial aircraft electric generators, motors, power distribution racks, motor controllers, and subsequent components. Effectively worked with team members and individually to communicate analysis results and to formulate product improvement recommendations.



UTC Aerospace Systems

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

• Manufacturing Technology Co-op

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Researched new gear cutting technology to optimize manufacturing productivity and quality control. Designed and implemented an original interactive database as a centralized place for all team projects to track MRL progressions, budgets, potential savings, and project development. Established project management, risk assessment, and cost analysis skills in group and independent environments Researched new gear cutting technology to optimize manufacturing productivity and quality control. Designed and implemented an original interactive database as a centralized place for all team projects to track MRL progressions, budgets, potential savings, and project development. Established project management, risk assessment, and cost analysis skills in group and independent environments