SUMMARY STATEMENT
Interdisciplinary engineer who has worked on and led multidisciplinary teams to design solutions for complex problems within the maritime security domain. Autonomous when appropriate and eager to continue improving capabilities as an engineer. Proficient communicator and creative problem solver.
EDUCATION
M.S. in Maritime Systems – Ocean Engineering Dept., December 2012 High Honors
Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
Graduate Certificate – Maritime Safety and Security, May 2012 High Honors
Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
B.S. in Engineering Management Technology, December 2010 Summa Cum Laude
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Minor in Psychology, December 2009 Summa Cum Laude
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
DHS Research Fellow, Stevens Institute of Technology. Hoboken, NJ
Master’s Thesis: SCUBA swimmer interdiction via Time Reversal Acoustics
• Deploy and maintain sensor systems in the Hudson River including electro-optics, passive acoustic arrays, ADVs , and oceanographic sensors
• Assess the effectiveness of technologies in the undersea warfare domain
• Establish mutually-beneficial relationships with domain stakeholders to improve intelligence sharing strategies and to better characterize intermodal operations
• Assist in the preparation of laboratory research reports and presentations to private, state, and federal stakeholders (January 2011 - Present)
Intern, Naval Undersea Warfare Center NPT, Naval Sea Systems Command, Range, Engineering, and Analysis Department – Special Projects. Newport, RI
• Design a sensor-centric security architecture to be implemented at a US critical infrastructure site
• Provide support to establish the operational capability of newly-developed sensors
• Facilitate division-wide dive operations by conducting pre-op and post-op readiness evaluations – Engineering Dive and Support Unit (EDSU)
• Generate equipment inventory sheets and new acquisition orders for EDSU (June – Present)
Student Team Leader, Sensor and Technology Applications in Port Security,
2011 Summer Research Institute, National Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce, DHS COE for Port and Maritime Security. Hoboken, NJ
• Led 10-person, international and multidisciplinary research team focused on Near Shore & Long Range Detection Technologies, Threat Assessment, and Decision Support
• Conducted sensor technology tests to establish a layered detection architecture for protection of near and off shore regions from full spectrum of waterborne threats
• Acquired hands-on experience and conceptual knowledge with Automatic Identification Systems, HF and microwave RADAR, Biometrics, Passive Acoustics, Electro-Optics (Vis./IR), and Satellite detection capabilities (June – August 2011)
Subcontractor, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2010 Summer Internship (HS-STEM), Placed with the U.S. Department of Energy, Savannah River National Laboratory – Global Security Section. Aiken, SC
• Conducted a national gap analysis for Preventive Radiological and Nuclear Detection Systems by implementing Capability-Based Planning and Systems Engineering methodologies
• Coordinated qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis from multiple levels of government via interviews and surveys
(June – September 2010)
Senior Student Supervisor, Lawson Ice Arena and Gabel Natatorium, WMU
• Conducted staffing and training operations to ensure facility’s operational preparedness
• Supervised 20 employees including office personnel, lifeguards, and ice-support personnel
• Endured the actions of intoxicated patrons while remaining calm and respectful (Fall 06' – September 09)...
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