Background
I’m currently completing my Master of Science in Engineering at the University of Georgia with an emphasis on electromechanical systems. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and have research experience spanning spacecraft design, satellite systems, and novel remote sensing methods.
Experience
I’ve gained a wide range of engineering and research experience through internships, co-ops, and lab work. Most recently, I served as a Mission Specialist at the University of Georgia’s Center for Geospatial Research, where I was the primary contact between the Small Satellite Research Lab, the Center for Geospatial Research, and the Regenerative Bioscience Center. In that role, I helped design NeuroCube, a NASA-backed space biology experiment, and contributed to the design and fabrication of a 3D Clinostat to support early microgravity testing of neuronal cultures.
Previously, I worked as an Analytics Intern at GE Vernova in Atlanta, where I created Python programming to monitor gas-powered turbine performance and ensure safe operation. I maintained legacy code and developed new tools that trigger alarms in response to abnormal combustion chamber behaviors or detect oscillating vibrations within turbines, flagging them for shutdown if thresholds were exceeded.
Earlier in my career, I completed an Innovation, Engineering, and Flight Co-Op at Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah. As part of the Flight Test Engineering instrumentation team, I designed mechanical components for experimental aircraft and oversaw their fabrication through additive manufacturing and in-house machine shops. I also researched alternative flyover noise data collection methods for the FAA, designed assemblies for that updated process, and completed multiple technical training courses and certifications, including CATIA v5, SmarTeam, sheet metal design, tubing design, manufacturability, and Lean Six Sigma. Across all of these roles, I partnered with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver prototypes and solutions on tight deadlines while meeting high industry standards.
Interests
My professional interests include satellite mission design, spacecraft propulsion, additive manufacturing, and the development of new remote sensing methods to progress science. I aim to contribute solutions that push engineering applications forward while staying open-source where possible.
I will be graduating in May 2026 with my Master of Science in Engineering and am actively seeking opportunities in the space-systems industry. I’m particularly interested in contributing to mechanical systems design for spacecraft and performing thermodynamic analysis for advanced propulsion concepts. I’m eager to apply my experience in spacecraft platforms, experimental hardware, and research-driven engineering to help push new missions forward.
Résumé
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