Experience

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  Fermilab

  Mar 2010 - Apr 2013

  Guest scientist/phd student
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  Moskovskij gosudarstvennyj tehniceskij universitet im. n.e. baumana

  Apr 2013 - Dec 2013

  Assistant/lecturer
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  Fermilab

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2024

  • Enhanced system reliability by designing and installing a liquid argon filtration and distribution system that complied with all safety regulations and operational requirements.• Increased process efficiency, cutting liquid argon fill times by up to 50%, through the engineering of a low-temperature fluid dynamics model.• Reduced routine maintenance times by 50% and boosted number of qualified operators and engineers up to 50% by optimizing procedures, creating a knowledge database, and implementing cross-training initiatives.• Accelerated decision-making and research analysis by developing a streamlined Python package for fluid dynamics and thermal modeling.• Cut R&D experiment turnaround times by 20% through the development and verification of a thermo- and hydrodynamic model for the liquid argon distribution system.• Strengthened safety protocols and cost-effective operational management by conducting thorough risk assessments of oxygen deficiency hazards across multiple projects.• Attained on-time commissioning and optimized safety controls by completing a complex oxygen deficiency risk assessment for a new underground experimental facility.• Supported a $3B international experiment and advanced neutrino physics discoveries by enabling the successful completion of a critical cryogenic test for new liquid argon filter media, meeting strict deadlines. Show less • Established a state-of-the-art infrastructure for global research collaborations by spearheading the design and implementation of a new international superconducting magnet test facility.• Coordinated a successful six-week shutdown, managing maintenance and project activities across multiple departments, engineers, technicians, and vendors to ensure seamless operations.• Minimized downtime and optimized system performance by overseeing upgrades and maintenance of the liquid helium cryogenic system during scheduled shutdowns.• Improved superconducting magnet testing operations by leading thermodynamic and hydrodynamic modeling efforts, enhancing transient process management.• Contributed to development of the High Field Vertical Magnet Test Facility (HFVMTF) by designing the facility, preparing procurement specifications, and initiating the procurement process. Show less

  • Sr. Mechanical Engineer

    Sept 2021 - Nov 2024

  • Staff Engineer

    Dec 2014 - Sept 2021

  • Guest Engineer

    Jan 2014 - Dec 2014