Senior Managing Engineer

• May 2023 - Present

Managing Engineer

• Mar 2019 - Present

Senior Engineer

• Jul 2014 - Present

Participates in, leads, and manages fire and explosion investigations in accordance with the scientific method and NFPA 921. Work includes site inspections, lab testing, analysis, document review, and report preparation. Losses investigated stretch various occupancies including commercial, industrial, residential,storage, and hazardous materials. Performs fire protection system failure investigations including automatic sprinkler systems, carbon dioxide (CO2) systems, kitchen fire suppression systems, and private water supplies.Surveys incident sites to obtain data needed to conduct a scientific investigation and to establish the cause of failures and losses. Performs extensive testing in Exponent facilities that contain state-of-the-art test equipment capable of performing standardized and specialized flammability testing of products and materials. Show less

Fire Protection Engineering Junior Designer

• May 2013 - May 2014

Designed sprinkler system layouts for new and existing construction based on NFPA Standards through shop drawings and field drawings while being heavily involved in coordination with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades. Performed hydraulic calculations for sprinkler systems of light, ordinary, and extra hazard classifications with and without the addition of a fire pump. Performed Standpipe and Hydrant Flow Tests. Designed sprinkler system layouts for new and existing construction based on NFPA Standards through shop drawings and field drawings while being heavily involved in coordination with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades. Performed hydraulic calculations for sprinkler systems of light, ordinary, and extra hazard classifications with and without the addition of a fire pump. Performed Standpipe and Hydrant Flow Tests.

IDLH Gas Sensor Research Assistant

• Dec 2012 - May 2013

Worked on developing real-time IDLH environment sensor for firefighter use in fire.

Fire Science Lab Assistant

• Aug 2012 - May 2013

Perform ASTM E-1354 cone calorimetry test for various types of materials.Assist with large scale fire tests.

Engineering Intern

• May 2012 - Sep 2012

Worked with additive manufacturing (DMLS, EBM, and MMP Processes) Worked with additive manufacturing (DMLS, EBM, and MMP Processes)

Engineering Co-Op

• Jun 2009 - May 2012

Conducted performance, reliability, and acceptance tests on aircrew (AP-22/P) respirators and biological isolation systems. Developed and calibrated performance test equipment. Achieved Shelf Life Extension and Chemical Swatch Testing for aviator respiration systems. Resolved rotary wing test plans anomalies and implemented instruction manual changes for the current mask. Conducted performance, reliability, and acceptance tests on aircrew (AP-22/P) respirators and biological isolation systems. Developed and calibrated performance test equipment. Achieved Shelf Life Extension and Chemical Swatch Testing for aviator respiration systems. Resolved rotary wing test plans anomalies and implemented instruction manual changes for the current mask.

Senior Tae Kwon Do Instructor

• Mar 2006 - May 2009

Conducted beginner, junior, and experienced level martial arts classes encompassing a diverse group of students. Managed financial and student class records and provided customer assistance as the front desk manager. Conducted beginner, junior, and experienced level martial arts classes encompassing a diverse group of students. Managed financial and student class records and provided customer assistance as the front desk manager.

Engineering Intern/Soil and Asphalt Lab Technician

• Oct 2008 - Mar 2009

Competitively selected to position amongst finalists from nine local area high schools. Conducted ASTM soil test assessment and laboratory analysis. Developed final test reports and analyses and presented these to the team’s lead engineer. Competitively selected to position amongst finalists from nine local area high schools. Conducted ASTM soil test assessment and laboratory analysis. Developed final test reports and analyses and presented these to the team’s lead engineer.

Recreation Aid, GS-189

• May 2008 - Oct 2008

Provided customer support, service, and coordination. Provided customer support, service, and coordination.