Summary

Successful project engineer developing new technologies in uncertain environments.
Experienced managing large, multi-disciplinary programs from clean-sheet design to production. Responsibilities include simultaneously managing schedule, performance and budget for programs $4-6 million in annual budget.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical programs over a wide variety of subject matter including: aerodynamics, combustion, dynamics, structural mechanics, metallic and composite materials.
Strong manufacturing experience in both development and production environments
Experienced coder, including: Python, data science, javascript. Coding skills are important to process increasing amounts of digital information available in programs to help guide decisions and communicate status.

Experience

Rolls-Royce Aerospace, Indianapolis, IN, 2012-Current

Program Lead for development of transportable nuclear power capability for the US Defense Department.
Program Lead for Development of new gas turbine fan technologies for US Air Force ATTAM program at Rolls-Royce that includes design, analysis, manufacture and test.
Program Lead for Development of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Turbine Seal Segments
Manager for team of 17 engineers responsible for support of Trent Engines.
Led RB3043 composite fan case program. Scope included managing design, fabrication and testing of composite fan cases including:

Interfacing with manufacturing facility (CTAL ) at all levels of management.
Conducted fire-proof testing that identified new materials to fireproof composite parts.

Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ, 2000-2012

Led design and development of compressor module for 3000 HP turboshaft engine intended to re-engine the US Blackhawk and Apache helicopters. Program was a partnership between Honeywell and UTC,4 years in duration, with budget exceeding $11 million. Responsibilities spanned entire development process from clean sheet design and analysis, parts fabrication, rig testing, and engine testing.

Led development of new combustor for Honywell's TFE731 turbofan engine for reduced production and maintenance costs. Led design, manufacturing and test of combustor

Four years of engineering support for Honeywell's five-axis/rotating parts manufacturing facility.

Education

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering, June 2000

GPA: 3.94/4.00

Thesis Topic: Dynamics of Machining

Northwestern University, Evanston IL

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, December 1997

GPA: 3.85/4.00