Experience

Avant Energy Inc.

• United States
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Associate

  • Sep 2020 - Present



Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP)

• Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Nov 2015 - Sep 2020

  Works on a cross-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists to design U.S. naval nuclear propulsion plants. Overhauled the organizational self-assessment process to provide meaningful and actionable findings to improve team performance; Developed forward-looking metrics of productivity and overall organizational health to ensure on-time delivery of future propulsion plant desig for the U.S. Navy. Works on a cross-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists to design U.S. naval nuclear propulsion plants. Overhauled the organizational self-assessment process to provide meaningful and actionable findings to improve team performance; Developed forward-looking metrics of productivity and overall organizational health to ensure on-time delivery of future propulsion plant desig for the U.S. Navy.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Reactor Mechanical Division Officer

  • Jun 2014 - Dec 2015

  Supervise and manage over 30 enlisted personnel in the maintenance and operation of reactor machinery and auxiliary systems. Administer preventative and corrective maintenance programs. Plan and coordinate the execution of complex reactor system test procedures. Supervise all aspects of operation of nuclear power plant as Propulsion Plant Watch Officer.

• Surface Warfare Officer

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2015

  Specialist in surface ship navigation and tactical employment. Manage execution of ship's schedule both globally during deployments in support of national defense strategy and joint tasking, and locally during stateside maintenance upkeep periods under strict time and budgetary constraints. Provide personal and professional leadership to junior personnel.

• First Lieutenant / Assistant Operations Officer

  • Dec 2010 - Sep 2012

  Plan and coordinate underway logistical schedule. Supervise safe execution of all ship's topside operations to include underway refueling and stock replenishment, helicopter flight operations, small boat operations, anchoring and all ship handling operations. Manage 20 enlisted personnel in the maintenance and preservation of all ship's topside spaces. Qualifying authority for ship's small boat officers.