Young Professional Profile May 2019
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Hometown: Honolulu, HI & Darmstadt, Germany
Currently lives: Centreville, VA
Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering at West Virginia University
- Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering at West Virginia University
Employer: Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company
Job Description: Aerostructures Design Engineer and Group Manager
Provide solutions for airframe problems using aerospace materials including carbon fiber, titanium, aluminum, and fiberglass. As a manager I focus on career
development, leadership and CAD system expertise for 15+ employees.
As a kid, what did you want to be when you “grew up”?
My mother has told me in the past that I have always asked engineer-type questions. I wanted to either build large trucks or large airplanes, I got to build both in
college and at Aurora!
How far can YOU see? Where do you see the aerospace industry 10–20 years from now?
I hope in 20 years we will be able to treat automated flight systems in the same manner as our current
elevators. .
One insightful fact you want everyone to know: Engineers have a great ability to verify the solution can work, we need to make sure we are validating the solution should be used in this case. Don't be afraid
to ask WHY.
Professional Interests: I focus on advanced prototype and structures design, STEM outreach, career development and aerospace history.
Hobbies: RC aircraft, Jeeps, BBQ, NHL hockey