Academic History and Overview

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering   
Purdue University
GPA: 3.97/4.00
May 2022

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering                 
Purdue University
Minor in Physics
GPA: 3.92/4.00
December 2021


Bachelor of Science in Mathematics                                               
Purdue University
GPA: 3.91/4.00
May 2022

Partial List of Completed Courses

Engineering

  • ME-550: Advanced Stress Analysis
  • ME-547: Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation
  • ME-546: CAD/CAM Theory and Advanced Applications
  • ME-545: Advanced Finite Element Analysis
  • ME-544: Modeling and Simulation of Mechanical Engineering Systems
  • ME-505: Intermediate Heat Transfer
  • ​ME-488: Senior Design II
  • ME-487: Senior Design I
  • ME-480: Finite Element Analysis
  • ME-369: Design of Machine Elements
  • ME-361: Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery​
  • ME-333: Automatic Control Systems
  • ME-331: System Dynamics​​​
  • ME-321: Heat Transfer​
  • ME-322: Heat Transfer Lab​​​​
  • ME-318: Fluid Mechanics
  • ME-319: Fluid Mechanics Lab
  • ​​ME-303: Materials Science and Engineering​
  • ME-304: Mechanics and Materials Lab​
  • ME-301: Thermodynamics II​
  • ME-293: Measurement and Instrumentation
  • ME-252: Strength of Materials
  • ME-251: Dynamics
  • ME-250: Statics​
  • ME-200: Thermodynamics I
  • ECE-201: Linear Circuit Analysis
  • MET-381: Engineering Materials
  • ECET-361: Introduction to PLC and Pneumatic
  • MET-335: Basic Machining
  • MET-330: Introduction to Fluid Power
  • IET-257: Ergonomics
  • MET-180: Materials and Processes
  • ENG-W421: Technical Writing Projects​

Mathematics

  • MA-580: History of Mathematics​
  • MA-523: Partial Differential Equations​
  • MA-521: Optimization Problems​
  • STAT-519: Probability​
  • STAT-511: Statistical Methods​​
  • MA-460: Geometry
  • MA-453: Abstract Algebra
  • MA-441: Real Analysis
  • MA-363: Differential Equations
  • MA-351: Linear Algebra​​
  • MA-261: Multivariable Calculus​​
  • MA-175: Discrete Mathematics​​
  • MA-166: Calculus II​
  • MA-165: Calculus I

Physics

  • PHYS-442: Quantum Mechanics
  • PHYS-342: Modern Physics
  • PHYS-312: Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
  • PHYS-251: Heat, Electricity, Optics
  • PHYS-152: Mechanics​

Computer Science and OLS

  • OLS-510: Foundations of Behavior and Leadership in Organizations
  • OLS-252: Human Relations in Organizations​
  • CPET-190: Problem Solving With MATLAB​​
  • CS-160: Computer Science I (Java)
  • ECET-114: Introduction to Visual Basic​

Employment History

Mechanical Engineering Intern
L3Harris Technologies, Fort Wayne, IN
​May 2021-August 2021

  • Worked in the Space and Airborne Systems market segment as a thermal analyst
  • Created intricate thermal models in Simulink and a generalized MATLAB script to extract information from the Simulink models. Also utilized these tools to perform numerous design studies and to prepare for design reviews 
  • Performed correlations and comparisons between thermal models that were developed using different software packages/techniques 
  • Assembled a model to evaluate the effective thermal conductivity at a polymer-metal interface 
  • Created numerous technical memos on other analyses and trade studies

Purdue University 
Teaching Assistant, Fort Wayne, IN
​January 2020-May 2021

  • Teaching assistant for ME/CE-252: Strength of Materials, ME-253: Statics and Dynamics (ECE students), ME-361: Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery

Mechanical Engineering Intern
Ultra Electronics Undersea Sensor Systems, Columbia City, IN
​May 2020-August 2020

  • Thermal analysis and design implementation for battery charger to be utilized in extreme environments
  • Research, development, testing, and automation preparation/planning for a new hydrophone design to be manufactured at 750k+ units/year
  • Conducted Design of Experiments analyses for multiple parameters influencing the hydrophone’s performance

Purdue University
Tutor for Engineering, Math, and Physics Courses, Fort Wayne, IN
January 2018-May 2018

  • Tutored students in many different Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics courses

Mechanical Engineering Intern
Deister Machine Company, Fort Wayne, IN
May 2017-August 2017

  • Supported integration from 2-D to 3-D modeling by constructing 3-D models in Autodesk Inventor from AutoCAD drawings 
  • Utilized iPart feature of Inventor to generate variable similar-geometry parts sorted into drop-down menus to ease implementation of parts into assemblies 
  • Generated new parts and assemblies for other assigned projects, including safety guards meeting OSHA requirements and snap fit neoprene seals for weather protection

Self Employed
Mild to Wild LLC, Decatur, IN
August 2012-August 2016

  • Started a LLC as a joint venture with my brother for automotive repair and performance
  • Extremely well-versed in technical repairs and performance, including: top and bottom end rebuilds, transmission and clutch swaps, and much more on both petrol and diesel vehicles