Experience

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  Ge power

  May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Manufacturing engineer

  • Implemented Six Sigma related project to reduce rework cost and decrease gas turbine blade defects• Completed and drove closure on 20 safety and ergonomic corrective actions• Constructed operator workstation methods for dovetail relief cut procedure• Modified 6B 3rd Stage Turbine Bucket Z-form Fixture to prevent improper loading of part by operator

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  Ge power

  May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Design engineer

  • Gained experience working with compliance and European Union directives on a global team• Developed spreadsheet for calculating flowrates for standard ASME piping and tubing sizes• Created drawing detailing hydrostatic and pneumatic testing procedure for gas turbine piping arrangements• Worked in environment with rapidly changing priorities and deadlines to meet customer requirements

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  University of michigan

  Sept 2009 - Feb 2010

  Undergraduate research assistant

  • Performed mechanical testing on steel and magnesium alloys using MTS servo-hydraulic load frames to evaluate fatigue performance• Served as liaison for machine shops and mechanical engineering consult for best machining practices• Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures and tests related to materials testing• Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices

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  University of michigan

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2016

  Graduate student researcher

  • Researched fatigue behavior of structural materials with focus on titanium alloys for aerospace applications• Developed novel experimental instrumentation and test methodologies for studies in fatigue life design• Adapted knowledge and skills for new research directions in areas of big data analytics and surface chemistry• Employed materials characterization techniques including digital image correlation, light and electron microscopy, and x-ray diffraction to enhance life prediction models• Mentored (4) undergraduate students in responsible conduct of research, scientific method, and developing investigative and technical skills Show less

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  The citadel

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2021

  Assistant professor

  • Creating materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts using Solidworks, Matlab, and Excel• Conducting weekly lab sessions for materials, thermo-fluids, manufacturing, and measurements and instrumentation, to help students prepare for exams and understand course material• Managing 20 students in designing and fabricating capstone senior design projects• Teaching 4-5 undergraduate and graduate courses per semester in materials, manufacturing, and machine design covering design and failure of machine components• Reviewing program materials and coordinating updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate• Performing scientific research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication• Advising over 50 students in academic curriculum to ensure on-time graduation and attaining career goals• Serving as Faculty Advisor for Citadel Chapter of National Society of Black Engineers Show less

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  Exponent

  Jun 2021 - Apr 2024

  Senior engineer
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  Westinghouse electric company

  Mar 2024 - now

  Principal quality engineer