Contribute to successful programs as a detail-oriented mechanical engineer/finite element analyst applying 15 years of experience in structural and vibration analyses emphasizing finite element analysis as part of an engineering team conducting design, development, manufacturing, and/or research.

n     Acquired 15 years of experience performing state-of-the-art dynamic and static finite element analyses applying the MSC/NASTRAN, CSA/NASTRAN, and ANSYS computer codes.

n     Utilized I-DEAS Master Series, HyperMesh, MSC/XL, Unigraphics, GFEM, and other CAD/CAE software.

n     Experience with Windows, MS Office, Unix, Cray; Fortran; and various professional plotting programs.

Applied Research Laboratory                 Associate Research Engineer, Penn State University                  1996-2000

n     Performed finite element vibration analyses leading to designs with reduced stress, vibration, and noise levels.

n     Analyzed propulsors for several programs that gained funding and continued for several years. 

n     Performed vibration analyses supporting development and implementation of advanced Navy hardware.

n     Influenced the evolution of U.S. Navy propulsor design by minimizing noise sources with NASTRAN analyses.

n     Provided both dynamic and static design guidance for numerous underwater structures and turbomachinery.

Applied Research Laboratory                 Assistant Research Engineer, Penn State University                  1987-1996

n     Helped develop a low cost, low noise shroud with advanced and metallic materials using finite element analyses.

n     Analyzed underwater vehicles to facilitate the development of acoustic design features.

n     Advanced and expanded modeling and simulation at ARL by implementing and applying new methods.

n     Developed software for more efficient pre- and post-processing and analysis with NASTRAN.

n     Authored or coauthored 25 internal and technical memorandums/reports.

Applied Research Laboratory                 Engineer Assistant, Penn State University                                 1985-1987

n     Applied finite element analysis with NASTRAN to analyze and troubleshoot Navy hardware and other structures.

AoG World Missions                              Missionary Associate, Antananarivo, Madagascar                      2000-2004

n     Managed three-year study Bible translation project with 15 workers. Also responsible for finances, vehicles, etc.

n     Coordinated national book development, distribution, and training throughout Madagascar.

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering              Penn State University, University Park, PA       1983-1987

n     Major GPA:  3.4 / 4.0; Pi Tau Sigma and Tau Beta Pi Honor Societies; Dean’s List 3 semesters.

Graduate Class      Experimental Modal Analysis - 4.0       Penn State University, University Park, PA             1990

Attended various short courses and seminars at the Applied Research Lab and PSU                       1987-2000

1991 ARL Technical Contribution Award for Suprelite Program Team

Confidential and Secret, 1988-2000