Experience

GE Additive

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior System Engineer

  • Sep 2023 - Present

• Advanced Lead System Validation Engineer

  • Jul 2021 - Sep 2023

  System validation lead for Binderjet modality. Developed tests to enable validation against subsystem and system requirements as part of product design cycle. Organized test schedule to meet program schedule requirements. Lead failure analysis of related subsystems/ systems and influenced product design changes. Interfaced with early-access customers on initial part/parameter development.

• Lead Process Engineer

  • Sep 2019 - Jun 2021

  Developed parameters for new binder offering on Binderjet modality; influenced binder composition to optimize print performance. Commissioned Binderjet machines for customer access. Developed cure cycle to improve process repeatability.



GE Renewable Energy

• France
• Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Engineer

  • Jul 2018 - Sep 2019

• Edison Engineer

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

  Two year entry-level program designed to develop engineering expertise through intense technical training, and 4 business-critical rotational assignments Rotation 4/4: Hub and Pitch System Engineer, Onshore Wind• Worked on a cross-functional team of design engineers, test engineers and fleet support engineers to drive understanding of pitch bearing performance across segments. • Planned and executed series of full-scale rolling contact fatigue (RCF) tests. Learnings from testing are being used to validate current design practice determine failure modes of NPI products, and provide confidence in mitigation plans for critical RCAs• Drove rigor in test planning and results documentation, and improved communication within my team. Rotation 3/4: Material and Processes Engineer, Onshore Wind • Led composite failure analysis and performed lab work to determine root cause of blade field failures• Mastered light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier-transformer infrared spectroscopy and porosity measurement techniques • Planned and executed modified short beam shear test program to characterize interface quality between carbon pultrusion and fiberglass for two pultrusion matrices • Communicated results to leadership to inform immediate and future decisions in material selection and surface preparation requirementsRotation 2/4: Blade Emerging Technologies Engineer, Onshore Wind • Planned and executed fatigue test program to validate manufacturing method for sparcaps using new composite material• Implemented and automated Digital Image Correlation (DIC) system to monitor crack initiation and propagation Rotation 1/4: Fluid Systems Engineer, Gas Turbines (Under GE Power)• Performed pipe stress analysis using autoPIPE• Drove customer satisfaction and product quality by developing guidelines for sizing and design of vent piping systems using Flowmaster Show less



Newton's Attic

• Versailles, Kentucky

• Engineering Camp Instructor

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

  Worked as an engineering camp instructor, articulating engineering and science concepts to classes of 10-15 ages 6-10. Constructed experiments and projects to stimulate interest in the engineering field. Developed an understanding of basic shop and wood working equipment. Worked as an engineering camp instructor, articulating engineering and science concepts to classes of 10-15 ages 6-10. Constructed experiments and projects to stimulate interest in the engineering field. Developed an understanding of basic shop and wood working equipment.



University of Kentucky

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academic Enhancement Peer Educator

  • Aug 2014 - May 2016

  Worked as a peer educator for a unique math course that allows students to work at an individualized pace. Explained fundamental math topics to students. Held one-on-one meetings twice a semester with each student to discuss their progress and tactics to succeed. Worked as a peer educator for a unique math course that allows students to work at an individualized pace. Explained fundamental math topics to students. Held one-on-one meetings twice a semester with each student to discuss their progress and tactics to succeed.



University of Kentucky

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chem Excel

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Led a small workshop style course designed to supplement a general chemistry lecture. Prepared solutions for weekly problem sets. Fostered an interest in and understanding of general chemistry. Led a small workshop style course designed to supplement a general chemistry lecture. Prepared solutions for weekly problem sets. Fostered an interest in and understanding of general chemistry.