Experienced with mechanical design, analysis, and optimization. Utilizes advanced engineering principles to develop efficient mechanical systems. Knowledge of leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
ASPERA Lead Integration and Test Engineer and Lead Mechanical Engineer
Steward Observatory
01.2022 - Current
GUSTO Lead Mechanical Engineer
Steward Observatory, University of Arizona
01.2018 - 01.2023
TAO Mirror polishing support, Lead Mechanical Engineer
Optical Sciences Center, University of Arizona
01.2016 - 01.2018
Optical Engineering & Fabrication Facility
OSIRIS-Rex Sr. Staff Engineer
LPL University of Arizona
01.2012 - 01.2016
Mars Phoenix TEGA Instrument Maker
LPL University of Arizona
01.2005 - 01.2010
Odyssey GRS Instrument Maker
LPL University of Arizona
01.1998 - 01.2005
Mars Polar Lander TEGA, Instrument Maker
LPL University of Arizona
01.1995 - 01.1998
Instrument Maker
Infrared Laboratories Inc.
01.1986 - 01.1994
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Instrument Design
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
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Go Engineer
San Diego, CA
High School Diploma -
Canyon Del Oro
Tucson, AZ
05.1986
Skills
Spacecraft integration processes
Spaceflight instrument design
Design, build and test cryogenic instruments
Design, build and operate thermal vacuum test chambers
Supervising mechanical engineering teams
Ground based telescope assembly and maintenance
Timeline
ASPERA Lead Integration and Test Engineer and Lead Mechanical Engineer
Steward Observatory
01.2022 - Current
GUSTO Lead Mechanical Engineer
Steward Observatory, University of Arizona
01.2018 - 01.2023
TAO Mirror polishing support, Lead Mechanical Engineer
Optical Sciences Center, University of Arizona
01.2016 - 01.2018
OSIRIS-Rex Sr. Staff Engineer
LPL University of Arizona
01.2012 - 01.2016
Mars Phoenix TEGA Instrument Maker
LPL University of Arizona
01.2005 - 01.2010
Odyssey GRS Instrument Maker
LPL University of Arizona
01.1998 - 01.2005
Mars Polar Lander TEGA, Instrument Maker
LPL University of Arizona
01.1995 - 01.1998
Instrument Maker
Infrared Laboratories Inc.
01.1986 - 01.1994
High School Diploma -
Canyon Del Oro
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Go Engineer
Some College (No Degree) - Instrument Design
University of Arizona
Honors
2023- United States of America, Antarctica Service Medal, 2018- NASA Silver Achievement Award for OSIRIS-Rex camera suite (OCAMS), 2016: NASA Robert H. Goddard Team Excellence for delivery of OCAMS, 2009: NASA Team Achievement Award for TEGA (Mars Phoenix)., 2002: NASA Team Achievement Award for GRS (Mars Odyssey)
RAN Integration Lead, NOC Lead, RAN Solution Architect, NPI- Test Engineer at Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.RAN Integration Lead, NOC Lead, RAN Solution Architect, NPI- Test Engineer at Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.