Systems Engineering and Data Science Consultant, Sole Proprietorship
Charlottesville, VA April 2018 – Present
- Systems Engineering
- Computational Statistics and Simulation/Statistical Modeling
- Signal Processing and Feature Engineering
- Time Series Data Analysis
- Optimization Models and Methods
- Stochastic Modeling
- Risk and Decision Analysis
Graduate Research Assistant, UVA, Dr. William Scherer’s Research Group
Charlottesville, VA January 2017 – Present
- Study development of model-less system for automated feature engineering and prediction of states and the application of this to systemic risk and real-time monitoring
Program Head and Assistant Professor, Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VA August 2013 – Present
- Assistant Professor of Engineering and Electronics
- Teach courses spanning AAS in Electronics and AS in Engineering (comprises freshman and sophomore year of 4-year Engineering degree)
- Program Head of Engineering
- Coordinate scheduling for all full-time and part-time faculty
- Manage scheduling and supervision of all part-time staff
- Develop relationships with local public, private, and vocational schools to develop student pathways
- Manage marketing of program
- Program Head of Electronics Technology (May 2014 – May 2018)
- Manage and coordinate similar responsibilities as those listed in “Program Head of Engineering”
- Work with local industry to develop new curriculum more closely related to their needs
Engineering Consultant, Sole Proprietorship
Charlottesville, VA November 2015 – Present
- Contracts involving: Mold design for gas turbine blades, tooling design for nuclear power plant maintenance equipment, manufacturing process improvement
Managing Director, HACE Engineering LLC
Charlottesville, VA May 2013 – December 2015
- An engineering consulting firm with experience in product/tooling/mold design, robotics, automation, advanced manufacturing, energy, HVAC, and plumbing
- Manage all administrative functions of the business including marketing, billing, contract negotiations, and finances
- Provide engineering expertise and consultation in the fields listed above
Program Head and Assistant Professor, Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA August 2011 – May 2013
- Program Head of Energy Management Systems and Architectural and Civil Engineering Technology
- Coordinate scheduling for all faculty
- Manage marketing of program
- Manage all out-reach efforts
- Develop and manage relationships with 4-year institutions and accrediting agencies
- Teach courses within the Engineering Transfer and Engineering Technology programs (including Mechatronics, Alternative Energy, and Drafting)
Mathematics Instructor, Renaissance School
Charlottesville, VA January 2014 – August 2014
- A college preparatory high school for high ability students in the arts, sciences, and/or humanities.
Mechanical Engineer, Mikro Systems, Inc.
Charlottesville, VA January 2011 – August 2011
- Mechanical design of mold tooling and tooling for manufacturing and phototooling processes
Research Associate, Luna Innovations
Charlottesville, VA September 2010 – January 2011
- Polymeric material testing and characterization
- Developed experimental plans to government standards
Graduate Research Assistant, Penn State, Dr. Michael Hickner’s Research Group
University Park, PA August 2008 – August 2010
- Study structure-property relationships of ion-containing block copolymers
- Use of small angle x-ray scattering, transmission electron microscopy, impedance spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Adjunct Instructor, New River Community College
Dublin, VA January 2008 – May 2008
- Adjunct Instructor for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Research Engineer, Prime Photonics, LC
Blacksburg, VA December 2006 – August 2008
- Mechanical design engineer for fiber optic sensors
- Designed temperature, strain, and pressure sensors and interrogator housings
Jr. Operations Engineer, ITT Industries Night Vision
Roanoke, VA August 2006 – December 2006
- Maintained and improved operating processes
Undergraduate Researcher,Energy Management Institute (Virginia Tech)
Blacksburg, VA August 2005 – July 2006
- Researched the viscoelastic properties of proton exchange membranes
Research Intern, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM June 2005 – August 2005
- Researched femoral component installation monitoring
Undergraduate Researcher, Center for Intelligent Materials and Systems (Virginia Tech)
Blacksburg, VA January 2005 – May 2005
- Researched thermal power harvesting
Intern,Whitlock Heating and Plumbing
Martinsville, VA May 2004 – August 2004
- Designed heating and plumbing layouts for commercial buildings
- Created a program to help with price estimating