Education, experience & activities.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Northrop Grumman Corp. (NGC)

• Supported assembly of the Cygnus ISS resupply spacecraft and several other satellite programs; contributed to rigging, assembly, and testing of flight hardware in ISO Class 8 (100k) cleanrooms.
• Developed a bolt-torque sequencing process to simplify and standardize a major spacecraft module mating procedure.
• Recalculated and streamlined proof load specifications for a large set of satellite lifting fixtures, applying structural analysis principles to ensure safety and compliance in mission-critical hardware operations.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)

• Developed nine iterative concepts for a concrete-filled steel-shell counterweight for the upcoming lower-priced “General Construction” Small Wheel Loader (SWL), analyzing moment, turn radius, departure angle, component interference, manufacturability, and material costs.
• Ran FEA on the SWL articulation lockout to test failure cases for ISO compliance — simulations identified incorrect safety-link installation as the root cause of field failures.
• Applied external (ISO) and internal (1E) quality standards across all projects, addressing variables from operator size to bolted-joint criteria.

Hendrick Motorsports (HMS)

• Designed race components for NASCAR Cup Series cars 5, 9, 24, and 48 in Siemens NX — including intake mounts, drill fixtures, gear shift force calculations, shims, and bolts.
• Inspected 100+ parts for NASCAR Cup Series rules compliance and revised drawings as needed using HMS’s fully digital PLM workflow in Teamcenter.
• Assisted HMS Defense in product development, revising components and creating comprehensive documentation for products and support equipment delivered to the US and international militaries.
• Contributed to the Medical Chinook trailer training documentation, STEED Wheel Hub redesign, GM Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) fixtures, and other small components.

BOLT Electric Motorcycle Race Team

• Led a team of 100+ engineers with a mid-five-figure design and build budget, managing and promoting the team at events.
• Drafted mockups of a team-first electric dirtbike frame, housing a 50hp motor with “warm”-swappable capabilities for senior design.
• Designed, simulated, and fabricated the 400kW motor mount, switching from steel to aluminum for 6 lbs of weight savings.

Thermodynamics (ME 2134) — Teaching Assistant

• One of four TAs selected for the sophomore thermodynamics course.
• Assisted students with homework and foundational understanding of course material.

Swim Club at VT

• Participated in weekly practices, social events, and fundraisers.
• Competed in invitational swim meets at UVA, JMU, and Clemson University.

John L. Pratt Merit Scholarship

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