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Data Systems and Controls Engineer

Blue Origin

Data systems and controls engineer at Blue Origin, the aerospace company developing reusable launch vehicles, rocket engines, and lunar landing systems. Contribute to data acquisition, instrumentation, and control systems supporting the development of next-generation aerospace platforms.

• Design and integrate data acquisition and instrumentation systems for aerospace test and development
• Apply controls engineering and automation expertise to mission-critical aerospace systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on system integration and verification
• Bring industrial DCS, defense systems, and robotics experience into an aerospace R&D environment

DCS Engineer - Siemens PCS7 Specialist

Siemens

Industrial automation engineer specializing in Siemens PCS7 distributed control systems for manufacturing and process automation. Designed, configured, and maintained enterprise-grade control systems with focus on reliability, safety, and performance.

• Configured and programmed Siemens PCS7 DCS for industrial process control and automation
• Developed SCADA/HMI operator interfaces for real-time monitoring and control
• Implemented SIL-rated safety control logic for critical manufacturing processes
• Designed and troubleshot industrial communication networks (Profibus, Profinet, Modbus)
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, software) on automation projects
• Applied deterministic real-time control principles from DCS engineering to robotics research

Mechanical Design Engineer (CO-OP)

SCI Technology

Mechanical design engineer for Aeroguard counter-UAS defense system. Contributed to mechanical design, system integration, and manufacturing engineering for defense unmanned aerial platforms in a fast-paced R&D environment.

• Designed mechanical components and assemblies for Aeroguard counter-UAS defense platform
• Created 3D CAD models and technical drawings for CNC manufacturing and rapid prototyping
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (electrical, software, systems) on UAS integration and testing
• Applied design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-automation (DFA) principles to defense systems
• Supported iterative R&D prototype builds and design validation in operational context
• Contributed to mechanical subsystem development for defense unmanned systems

Bachelor of Science

Auburn University

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Robot Arm Restoration & ROS Integration

Restored and integrated a Mitsubishi RV-6SDL-S15 6-axis industrial robot with ROS for advanced automation R&D. Complete mechanical refurbishment, controller reverse engineering, and custom software development.

• Mechanical restoration: Rebuilt J2 harmonic drive, AC servo motors, and all 6 axes
• Communication: Developed Python interface for Ethernet (Modbus/TCP) and RS-232 control
• Integration: RT Toolbox2 for MELFA BASIC programming and real-time telemetry
• Architecture: Designed modular control system with error handling and state management
• Machine Vision: Integrated OpenCV for vision-guided automation and adaptive control

Unmanned Aerial Systems

Defense counter-UAS engineering and university rocketry drone payload development spanning both professional and academic experience in unmanned systems.

• Auburn University Rocketry Association (2019-2023): Designed autonomous quadcopter payload for rocket deployment, parachute descent, and soil sample collection
• SCI Technology Aeroguard (2021-2023): Mechanical design engineering for counter-UAS defense platform with cross-functional system integration
• Compact packaging design: Quadcopter with folding mechanisms to fit tubular rocket body
• Applied DFA/DFM principles to defense unmanned systems in iterative R&D environment
• FAA Part 107 certified for UAS operations and flight dynamics

Homelab Infrastructure

Proxmox-based virtualization server for development, testing, and automation experimentation.

• Self-hosted development environment for automation projects
• Docker containerization and orchestration
• Network configuration and systems administration

Personal Portfolio Website

Developed personal website using Jekyll static site generator and GitHub Pages to showcase engineering projects, technical skills, and professional experience.

• Built with Jekyll framework and al-folio theme for clean, responsive design
• Automated deployment via GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline
• Custom project pages with technical documentation and imagery
• Integrated JSON Resume standard for structured CV data