Experience

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  General dynamics electric boat

  Feb 1985 - May 1987

  Engineering analyst

  • Responsible for providing technical guidance in the conceptualization and engineering development of nuclear submarine structures.• Developed and reviewed new analysis methods and utilized state-of-the-art computer software and analysis techniques to evaluate designs for shock, thermal, dynamic and submergence inputs. • Specialized in finite element analysis, computer programming, and shock response.

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  Allied signal automotive

  May 1987 - Jan 1993

  • Responsible for providing technical guidance for automotive braking systems. Included day-to-day consulting on routine design issues and detailed FEA investigations aimed at the optimization and/or improvement of production and prototype designs.• Responsible improving the quality of service provided through research of new computer simulation methods and the development of programs designed to streamline the application of CAE techniques to automotive brake design.• Responsible for estimation of analysis effort and served as contact point with external consulting firms for analysis overload. Show less • Internal engineering consultant specializing in solid mechanics and finite element analysis.• Spearheaded department's conversion from mainframe based software to workstation equivalents (included system definition, implementation, administration, and program conversion). • Pioneered the use of FEA sub-structuring technology and non-linear finite element analysis techniques at AlliedSignal Automotive Brake Systems.• Lead FEA investigations of the use of vacuum cast steel in disc-brake caliper housings for the Bendix/Ford(Alpha) "Light-Weight Caliper"​ joint venture.• Represented division for the corporation's automotive sector task force to choose sector supported FEA software.• Member of the Bendix CAE long range planning and simulation teams Show less

  • Staff Engineer

    May 1992 - Jan 1993

  • Senior Engineer

    May 1987 - May 1992
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  Michigan technological university

  Jan 1993 - now

  System Development Group - Develop and Apply Technologies to Support the US War Fighter Support the University's Educational Mission and Develop KRC's Capability, Competency, and Capacity • Responsible for obtaining and coordinating funded research projects with commercial corporations.• Responsible for coordinating efforts of research engineers, research assistants and student workers on funded research projects. • Responsible for over site of all CAE efforts (bench marking techniques, standardizing analysis results management, streamlining CAE effort, and develop new analysis techniques)

  • Director - Keweenaw Research Center

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Program Manager

    Jun 2002 - now

  • Associate Director

    Mar 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Senior Engineer

    Jan 1993 - Jun 2002