Alexandra Sonnabend, PE

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  • Timeline

    Jun 2007 - Dec 2008

    Intern

    Structural Engineering Services
    Jun 2008 - Aug 2010

    Advanced Research Intern

    AngioDynamics
    Apr 2011 - May 2012

    Engineering Intern

    Ecovative Design
    Jun 2012 - Jul 2021

    Business Development & Marketing Director

    Boeing
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    Feb 2015 - Apr 2017

    Co-Founder

    CS Engineering Seattle
    Current Company
    Jul 2021 - now

    Project Manager, Transportation Engineering

    HDR
  • About me

    Engineering Project Manager at HDR

  • Education

    • Queensbury high school

      2004 - 2008
      Advanced regents diploma with honors

      Activities and Societies: National Honor Society New Visions Engineering Program Track Team Cross Country Team Nordic Skiing Team Volleyball Team Lacrosse Team New Visions Engineering is a select group of seniors in high school interested in studying engineering in higher education. The program involved Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus and Physics courses, as well as hands-on projects, interviews with professional engineers and frequent site visits.

    • Embry-riddle aeronautical university

      2015 - 2015
      Private pilot ground school

      Ground school studies in preparation for FAA private pilot flight training.

    • Rensselaer polytechnic institute

      2008 - 2011
      Bachelor of science (b.s.) mechanical engineering

      Dean’s List student.Accelerated graduation.Graduate-level study in combustion, tribology, and manufacturing technologies. Independent design project in tactile display systems.

    • University of washington

      2016 - 2019
      Master of business administration (m.b.a.)

      Concentration in big data analytics using R, Tableau, Excel and SQL.

    • University of illinois at urbana-champaign

      2012 - 2014
      Master of science (m.sc.) mechanical engineering

      Graduate research on composite materials in marine applications, modeling and analysis of electrorheological fluids.

  • Experience

    • Structural engineering services

      Jun 2007 - Dec 2008
      Intern

      Early engineering career development as a high school student. Responsibilities included reorganizing and updating project records, archiving drawings, and professional representation.

    • Angiodynamics

      Jun 2008 - Aug 2010
      Advanced research intern

      Biomedical device research and development. AutoCAD and Solidworks-based drafting for prototype design, lab-based prototype construction and initial testing. Developed devices for vascular access, oncology, surgery, venous disease, renal therapies, and peripheral intervention. Developed patented products; participated in biomedical device conferences.Intellectual Property Intern - Patent, copyright, and trademark research; editing.

    • Ecovative design

      Apr 2011 - May 2012
      Engineering intern

      Startup company creating innovative compostable packaging. Developed a production system for the mycelium-based, compostable packaging material, with designs drafted in Solidworks. Development of production systems including clean room filtration (HEPA) and automated cleaning systems for re-usable production tools. Identified and coordinated with vendors to innovate processes.

    • Boeing

      Jun 2012 - Jul 2021

      -Led Marketing, Communications and Branding team to launch seven new aftermarket services products and develop go-to-market plans in 2019.-Desktop publishing of marketing content, graphics coordination and layouts for B2B sales campaigns-Owned cohesive product positioning and brand story across the leasing portfolio, including Boeing Converted Freighters.-Drove segmentation, targeting and product positioning that effectively addresses customer pain points.-Orchestrated strategic customer communication plan across portfolio of four product categories.-Organized product training and provide materials for sales teams and regional marketing directors.-Selected by executive leadership to serve on a committee tasked with defining sales and marketing organization training initiatives. Show less - Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis Engineer. Cross functional team leader for cost reduction of components to enhance production consistency and rate. - Resolved chronic production flight test issues, eliminating $5.5 million per year. Ran root cause analysis from identification in flight test through the production system and drove corrective action with international suppliers.- Developed a business plan to eliminate $750k per 777 airplane, awarded three patents for innovative quick-connect hydraulic fittings.- Engaged with suppliers and internal teams to address and resolve top dispatch reliability issues.- Negotiated solutions in strategic fleet meetings and conferences with international airlines. Support of airplane delivery.- Principal Boeing engineering representative on multiple NTSB investigations in the global 737 fleet. Show less

      • Business Development & Marketing Director

        Mar 2020 - Jul 2021
      • Product Marketing Director

        Dec 2018 - Mar 2020
      • Product Marketing Analyst

        May 2018 - Dec 2018
      • Engineering Account Manager

        Oct 2017 - May 2018
      • Engineering Program Manager

        Mar 2017 - Sept 2017
      • Design & Customer Support Engineer

        Jun 2012 - Feb 2017
    • Cs engineering seattle

      Feb 2015 - Apr 2017
      Co-founder

      Innovative healthcare solutions driven by market research and optimized by systems engineering.

    • Hdr

      Jul 2021 - now
      Project manager, transportation engineering

      Leading four major infrastructure projects in Alaska. Client relationship owner and manager of multi-firm, engineering consulting teams through aerial, terrestrial and bathymetric survey, cultural resources evaluation, environmental impact assessment, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, runway, roadway, and bridge design for access to a mining district in remote northwest Alaska.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional engineer, civil

      State of alaska
      Mar 2025
    • Uspa a license

      U.s. parachute association (uspa)
      Jul 2017
    • Private pilot

      Federal aviation administration
      Sept 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Executive Board Member

      Issued by Mercer Island Farmers Market on Jan 2015
      Mercer Island Farmers MarketAssociated with Alexandra Sonnabend, PE
    • Ski Coach

      Issued by Momentum Northwest on Nov 2014
      Momentum NorthwestAssociated with Alexandra Sonnabend, PE