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Career Objective:  Engineering position in the design, analysis, and development of aircraft, spacecraft, renewable energy devices (e.g., wind turbines), propulsion systems, and/ or related components

Education:

Pilot and Instrument Rated Advanced Aviation Ground Instructor, Sept. & Nov. 2011 resp.

     Flight training for Commercial Pilot Certification, Nov. 2013

     Scored 90%+ on FAA exams

     Studied Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) & avionics systems (including G1000) during this training

     Able to provide aviation ground instruction for all FAA pilot certifications

Graduate Mechanical Engineering Courses/ Progress Towards PHD,  Temple University, GPA: 4.0
     Emphashis in Composite Materials, FEA/ FEM, and Renewable Energy
     Wrote computer programs and did PowerPoint presentations
     Organized and participated in study sessions with classmates
     Scored 100% on final exams

M.S., Aerospace Engineering (Aerodynamics/ Fluid Mechanics/ Propulsion emphasis)

     Wichita State University, GPA: 3.65

Master of Engineering, Engineering Science, graduate courses

     Pennsylvania State University

B.S., Aerospace Engineering , Pennsylvania State University

Aerodynamics  Stability & Control of Aircraft & Missiles  Aerospace Propulsion  Aeroelasticity  Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)  Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Boundary Layer Theory  Advanced Heat Transfer  Finite Elem. Method/ Anal. (FEM/ FEA) Composite Materials  Renewable Energy Complex Mathematics

"Aerothermodynamic Heating of Hypersonic Vehicles & Thermal Protection Systems"

"The Advantages and Disadvantages of a Canard on the Performance of an Aircraft"

"History & Subsystem Design of the Mars Viking I & II Lander Spacecraft"

Ansys & SolidWorks FEA Software, & Review of Finite Element Method, Temple U., May '09

Ansys Fluent CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) software & review, Temple U., Dec. '16

Certificate in Solidworks & Advanced (3D) AutoCAD, Penn. State U., Dec. 2007, GPA:4.0

Network Adminsitrator, July '99 to Present: designed, installed, expanded, & maintain LAN system

Comptia A+ computer certified -- Able to repair, upgrade, network, & assemble computers

Training for Network+ and CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certifications, Aug. '16

Volunteer Computer Technicaian and Electrician at local church, Feb. '14 to Dec. '16

     - Performed electrical design, test, and repair;    Diagnosed and repaired computers

Languages: HTML, FORTRAN, Visual Basic, Java (applets, threads, jsp files, ...), C++, etc.

Software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-E (2/09), Catia, Ansys, Cosmos, MathCAD, MATLAB, GRAPE, Plot3D, ADM Chart, SigmaPlot, MS PowerPoint, WS-FTP, etc.

Self Employed, Teacher/ Tutor -- Math, Science, and Computer Technology

teaching/ tutoring of Math (including SAT Prep.), Science (e.g., Structural Analyis, Aeronautics/ Propulsion,

     Astronomy, Chemistry, & Biology), & Computer Tech. (e.g., SolidWorks, MS Word, & Internet Explorer)

advertising, and evaluating student's knowledge of subject material

developed and updated plans of what to teach and how to teach it

clients were happy with my teaching technique and with what was learned

Lockheed Martin, Special Operations Support Activity, Engineering Stress Group
Aeronautical Engineer (via Aerotek)
(Defense industry - development/ modification of H-60 helicopters for US Special Operations)

performed structural analysis of H-60 helicopters for US Special Operations forces

suggested solutions to design problems

mentored new employee

utilized Catia and SolidWorks 3D CAD programs, and Ansys FEA software

communicated/ interacted with aircraft technicians and other engineering groups

Navmar Applied Sciences Corp.
Aeronautical Engineer, 3 Years
(Defense industry - unmanned aircraft and hovercraft)

researched UAVs, and the design & construction of the Mako UAV/ UAS

wrote UAV/ UAS (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle/ System) documentation (parts list, construction instructions,

     flight training manual, pre-flight checklist, flight test plan, etc.)

coordinated production of 1/48th scale pewter models of Mako aircraft

trained to be a Mako UAV pilot and suggested product improvements

researched CFD programs and the multi-engine aircraft configuration

researched hovercraft, hovercraft technology, the global problem of landmines and unexploded ordinance, and landmine equipment/ technology

calculated required power output of hovercraft engine

submitted business plan and participated in hovercraft design, construction, & test

received award for outstanding effort in support of Navmar's Open House Day

Piasecki Aircraft Corp.
Aerospace/ Electrical/ Mechanical Engineer
(Development of compound helicopter with ducted fan propulsion system)

developed electrical loads analysis of YSH-60F/VTDP aircraft per Mil-E-7016F

studied electrical components, flight characteristics, & design of H-60 Helicopters

performed aerodynamic analysis of wing, propeller, and tail of YSH-60F/VTDP

calculated actuator load and displacement requirements

wrote aeronautical reports using criteria from ADS-29, AR-56, & CFR 14 (Part 23)

wrote and updated specifications of aircraft's electrical and mechanical components

met and communicated with vendors to determine suitability (for our project) of their products

performed structural analysis and provided wing shape and mass distribution data in support of YSH-60F/VTDP compound helicopter's NASTRAN (FEA/ FEM) wing model

responded to customer (Navy) queries & participated in Preliminary Design Review

Vinokur-Pace Engineering
Mechanical Engineer/ Draftsman
(Heating, Ventilation, and Air-conditioning industry)

designed fire protection system & calculated thermal requirements of various buildings

performed duct pressure loss and lighting electrical power calculations

studied heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (ASHRAE Certified, April 1999)

copied, traced, filed, and verified accuracy of architectural blueprints

entered sketches and blueprint updates into computer via AUTOCAD

Naval Air Systems Command, Avionics Department

Engineering Intern
(Acquisition of aviation products for Navy)

completed extensive training in avionics and the government acquisition process

organized and monitored electronic warfare branch security activities

presented engineering change proposal

led charitable fund raising campaign (received award)

reviewed technical content of government and contractor documentation

Boeing Helicopters, Manufacturing Technology Division

Aerospace Technician, 3 month position via CDI
(Data acquisition - aircraft composite parts)

analyzed blueprints to develop database for V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft components made of composite materials

drafted aircraft components

conducted length determinations using a variety of calculations

studied the manufacturing process of advanced composite and honeycomb structures

Pennsylvania State University, Aerospace Engineering Dept.

Technical Assistant, Summer work/ study position

wrote computer program to perform thermal time dependent analysis of a rod via numerical solution of the Heat Conduction Equation

worked with computer-aided design program

entered graphs into computer and collected data for further analysis

Designed a hypothetical rigid inflatable satellite with a large phased array antenna for a national AIAA-sponsored satellite design competition

Participated in construction of Wichita State University's SAE model cargo plane

Experienced in fabrication and utilization of aircraft components (including molds) made of composite materials

Wrote numerous technical programs (CFD, FEA, propulsion, thermodynamics, aircraft
      navigation and flight planning, aircraft flight simulation, spacecraft orbital simulation, ...)

Visited/ attended air shows, aerospace and science museums, aviation manufacturers,

      NASA facilities, observatories (astronomy), and aviation related presentations

Scored "A"s in High School Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics

Life Member: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Sierra Club,

      National Geographic Society,  Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), &

      Soaring Society of America (SSA)

Member: Valley Forge Signal Seekers (VFSS) (radio controlled model airplane club), Boy Scouts of America (BSA)

Assistant Scoutmaster & Counselor for Aviation, Space Exploration, Canoeing, and Small Boat Sailing Merit Badges

Former YMCA Lifeguard and Swim Instructror

Licensed Health Insurance Agent (discussed and sold Medicare prescription drug plans)

Speak fluent Greek

Hobbies: designing, building, testing, & flying model airplanes & rockets; astronomy; soaring; skiing; ballooning; sailing (Red Cross certified 10/87); scuba diving (PADI certified 7/94); photography; kayaking (American Canoe Association certified 5/98); wilderness canoeing; reading science fiction & aerospace literature; bicycling; chess

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