Mitchell Godfrey

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Operations Research Analyst for the Department of Defense

  • Education

    • University of Virginia

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      Master's degree Materials Science and Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Simulating Phase-Field Transformations Involving Eutectic Nanostructures

    • St. Ambrose University

      2011 - 2015
      B.S Chemistry
    • St. Ambrose University

      2011 - 2015
      B.S Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience

    • St. Ambrose University

      Apr 2012 - Dec 2015

      Hydraulic Conductivity ResearchMentor: Dr. Susa Stonedahl, Engineering and Physical Science* Programmed simulations in MATLAB* Developed and followed an independent research plan* Learned the effects of sediment layering on fluid flow *Planned and executed chemistry laboratory layouts including preparation of solutions and implementation of safety protocols* Maintained inventory on chemical compounds, solutions and lab equipment

      • Undergraduate Researcher

        Nov 2013 - Dec 2015
      • Chemistry Lab Preparation Worker

        Apr 2012 - Dec 2015
    • University of Virginia

      May 2014 - Aug 2014
      Undergraduate Research Assistant

      Investigation of Sodium Silicate/Borate Crystallinity and SolubilityMentor: Dr. Elizabeth Opila, Materials Science and Engineering* Synthesized sodium silicate and borate wafers using box furnace* Performed powder XRD analysis on crushed samples* Performed DSC analysis on sodium carbonate reagent* Characterized dissolved silicate and borate samples using ICP-OES

    • University of Virginia

      Jan 2016 - May 2018
      Graduate Research Assistant
    • United States Department of Defense

      Jul 2018 - Apr 2019
      Mechanical Engineer

      • Developed project management, work prioritization, and professional communication skills• Restructured preventive maintenance program for HVAC, plumbing, and environmental controls shops to create more predictable weekly workload• Reduced obsolete work tasks based on seasonal requirements• Created management tool allowing for easy adjustments to shift maintenance program upon the installation of additional HVAC equipment

    • General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

      Apr 2019 - Nov 2022
      Sr. Project Engineer

      • Lead the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) launch tube program team through prototyping, testing efforts, and the initial production phase• Managed project schedule, budget, risks, and scope changes• Wrote project governing documents including the program plan and engineering plan used to direct the program personnel in key program objectives, roles and responsibilities, and workflow• Played important role in scope development and costing of $15.7 million proposal for the legacy configuration of the GMLRS launch pod containers (contract was awarded in Sep 2021)• Developed team and program organizational skills• Participated in DiSC and Oz Principle personal development training Show less

    • United States Department of Defense

      Nov 2022 - now
      Operations Research Analyst
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project Management Professional (PMP)

      Project Management Institute
      Jan 2022