ANSYS, MS Office, Numerical Propulsion Systems Simulation (NPSS)
The Boeing Company Everett, Washington
Propulsion Engine Controls May 2020 – September 2020 Matured integration of the Electronic Engine Control System in collaboration with engine manufacturers by helping define requirements, test software development, and support certification efforts Performed functional and regression testing of engine control software in the Propulsion Integration Laboratory Established a model-based engineering framework to improve the analysis of 777x post-flight test data Developed a standard python analysis package for processing flight test data and evaluating engine operating characteristics Modularized python analysis package’s infrastructure in GitLab to aid in rapidly generating comprehensive engineering reports
The Boeing Company Everett, Washington
Propulsion Engine Performance June 2019 – May 2020 Conducted engine performance analysis involving development and execution of Numerical Propulsion Systems Simulation (NPSS) models to support 787 Trent 1000 TEN performance recovery efforts and 737-10 flight test preparation Architected a SQLite database for maintaining 737 engine performance customer requirements to track flight test preparation goals Evaluated trends of 787 performance recovery efforts through the use of NPSS engine models and generated specific fuel consumption predictions to accelerate development efforts for the Trent 1000 TEN engine Responded to emergent in-service events by developing custom-built python routines to quickly and accurately analyze performance data from steady-state engine models Validated 737MAX Avionics flight test data and Airplane Flight Manual digital data against models to support certification schedule Provided visibility to engineering leadership by presenting engine performance assessments for 787 thrust rating certification efforts
Solar Turbines, A Caterpillar Company San Diego, California
Compressor Aerodynamics Intern June 2018 – August 2018 Performed flow path and fundamental compressor design studies in a meanline tool to optimize operability efficiency and stall margin Calibrated in-house meanline tool to test data in compressor startup region using Python Utilized calibrated meanline tool by creating a test matrix using a design of experiments (DOE) to analyze the effects of varying size and location of an interstage operability bleed Optimized a variable guide vane schedule to help overcome compressor startup issues
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Batavia, Illinois
Technical Design Lead November 2018 – May 2019 Managed Senior Design team efforts in defining requirements and test plans to develop a moment of inertia measurement device used to test and validate cube satellites before deployment Performed finite element analysis (FEA) in ANSYS to optimize the configuration of an inverted torsional pendulum design Developed prototypes using SolidWorks to accelerate component integration and product development
Propulsion Rotation Program The Boeing Company
Communications Lead June 2020 – September 2020 Utilized program management tools to coordinate, implement and document all major activities to track program development Collaborated with management and alumni advisors to set program goals based on the feedback from rotation engineers Delegated a committee of rotation engineers and provided continuous feedback to assist them in accomplishing their focal goals
University of Illinois Chicago Granted 2019
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering GPA 3.89/4.00 Graduated with Magna Cum Laude Honors as a member of Engineering Honor Society – Tau Beta Pi Research Experience: Integrated a python module to investigate fuel ignition delay times for miniature shock tube experiments Senior Advisor for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) university chapter