

Work Experience
- I am working as a Product Engineer in the Special Products Group of Fisher Controls in Marshalltown, Iowa. I am responsible for answering and providing engineering input to inquiries from sales and manufacturing around the world for a number of Fisher sliding stem product lines. Additionally, I work on engineering orders that are outside the scope of Fisher’s normal catalog, which often contain unique material, temperature, and/or pressure requirements.
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I worked as a Python developer within Bell’s Innovation group, primarily focusing on fleet simulation and DevOps.
- Rearchitected a SQL server data analysis workflow with Databricks and Azure Batch to save over $30k annually
- Automated testing, static code analysis, and deployments with Azure Pipelines
- Developed a process for repeatable mass deployments of mission software onto air-launched drones
- Participated in test events and provided on-site customer support for mission-critical software
- Simplified Python code distribution and re-usability using JFrog Artifactory
- Volunteered with the Bell Vertical Robotics Competition for high-school students as the lead software engineer writing control software, documentation, and answering student questions
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- Performed systems tests of a new Citation Latitude simulator before and during customer acceptance to ensure simulator correctly replicated the behavior of the real aircraft
- Researched alternative software to generate large certification documents and developed a proof-of-concept in LaTeX for greater engineering efficiency
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- Modelled a prototype light guide apparatus for a research experiment in the Physics department
- See Projects for more details
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- Collaborated on a diverse Agile scrum team as part of the software design process for Military Avionics Fusion Flight Management Systems
- Developed and maintained tests for Ada avionics software to ensure DO-178B certification conformity
- Worked with requirements and traceability from high-level system functionality down to software code
- Prototyped improvements to the KC-46 Remote Vision System, including developing a working air-to-air refueling scale model with a 5-axis robot
- Co-invented a laser projection system to calibrate stereoscopic cameras (US11360375B1)
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- Inspected power supply control units at customer sites across Southeast Iowa
- Provided remote support and traveled independently to customer sites representing power company
- Developed new software independently to generate GPS coordinates from a list of customer addresses to reduce time spent driving
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- Converted existing 767 Large Display System flight deck retrofit into a brand-new supplemental type certificate for 757 aircraft
- Updated old drawings to improve conciseness, maintainability, and readability
- Engineered new parts and installations and drafted technical drawings
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- Developed custom applications for engineering automation using Inventor API
- Automated bill of material creation process to reduce engineering time by 192 times
- Setup and configured new Autodesk Vault Pro server
- I was responsible for all cleaning tasks along with feeding and caring for the dogs
Skills
Skills
Certifications
- Ham Radio Technician Class License
- Level 1 ShopBot Basic CNC Certification
- SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Design Associate
- License C-P29LMTJLE2
- SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Design Professional
- License C-4E3UMXYK2A
Clubs
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- Implemented IT asset tracking and management software
- Administered and managed Windows Server for team which ran Autodesk Vault
- Devised new backup system for Autodesk Vault server
- Coordinated with university IT to implement new wiki software for the team to help improve collaboration and knowledge transfer
- Rebuilt website from scratch with new content management system software to improve speed, maintainability, and user experience
- Created helpdesk and provided hardware and software support for team computers
- Worked with university IT to create, deploy, and update standardized Windows images for team computers with SCCM
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- Developed airbrake system to allow rocket to precisely reach target altitude
- Used computational fluid dynamics to evaluate potential airbrake performance at different altitudes, velocities, and deployment angles
- Developed drafting standards and drafted mechanical components
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- Designed seatbelt anchorages and ran finite element analysis to meet race regulations
- Communicated with numerous companies to secure seatbelt donation
- Developed custom bracket assembly to convert donated office chairs into seats for the vehicle