Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cognizant Engineer, Systems Engineering – Secret Clearance
General Dynamics, NASSCO
12.2020 - Current
Managed, maintained, and designed machinery systems onboard US Navy Ships including magazine sprinkling, vent/sounding/overflows, and hydraulics, while adhering to regulatory body rules and regulations and following industry standards
Conducted design analysis and calculations for research studies implementing new equipment such as plate heat exchangers and centrifugal pumps to support cooling systems for propulsion onboard new and existing projects
Compiled purchase specifications and scope of work proposals with Supply Chain Management for heat exchangers and specialty valves onboard multiple projects
Collaborated with supply chain management and material engineers to acquire and approve external vendor supplied equipment drawings, calculations, certificates, and factory acceptance testing results on JIRA
Managed Machinery Noise and Vibrations control plans and analysis reports, conducting onboard testing to ensure noise levels onboard ship operating conditions were in accordance with International Maritime Organization standards
Collaborated with third-party contractors such as Noise Control Engineering, Trident Maritime Systems, and Performance Contracting Inc. to implement sound dampening treatments throughout multiple naval vessels
Implemented a processes improvement initiative for NASSCO to conduct US Navy and American Bureau of Shipping approved noise testing, compliant with Resolution MSC.337(91) – Code on Noise Levels Onboard Ships, that lead to a cost savings of approximately 120,000 USD
Troubleshot and developed solutions for emergent production issues of machinery equipment onboard that failed to perform at their designed functions as a Liaison Engineer
Created and led a pump training committee that produced pump sizing calculators with a friendly interface for users to calculate total dynamic head and net positive suction available
Revamped the New Hire Orientation program for Systems Engineering as part of a strategic initiative effort to support Lean Six Sigma projects.
Corporal, Assistant Manager for Motor Transportation Operations
United States Marine Corps
06.2011 - 06.2015
Maintained, dispatched, and operated 40 pieces of heavy equipment worth $10 million in total assets, while in the continental U.S
And on the Operation Inherent Resolve campaign overseas
Performed routine preventative maintenance and repairs on a fleet sized element with over 8 types of vehicles
Trained and mentored a platoon of 10 marines, responsible for their professional growth, wellbeing, and effectiveness as a combat logistics element.
Education
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering -
San Diego State University, College of Engineering
2024
BS/BA in Mechanical Engineering -
University of San Diego, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
2021
Skills
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
COMSOL
Ansys
JIRA
Lean Six Sigma
Technical Reports
Production Support
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Hands-on Troubleshooting
MEMS Design
Manufacturing Liaison
Timeline
Cognizant Engineer, Systems Engineering – Secret Clearance
General Dynamics, NASSCO
12.2020 - Current
Corporal, Assistant Manager for Motor Transportation Operations
United States Marine Corps
06.2011 - 06.2015
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering -
San Diego State University, College of Engineering
BS/BA in Mechanical Engineering -
University of San Diego, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering