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Work Experience
Web Developer Program
Thinkful•  November 2019 - July 2020
Learned industry best practices and practical software development standards, Developed multiple projects utilizing Test Driven Development (TDD), while learning new programming languages in collaboration with senior developers, Built responsive web applications using React, JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, Express (with PostgreSQL), HTML, and CSS.
Design Engineer, Mechanical
Zachry Engineering Corporation•  March 2011 - May 2020
Designed balance of plant systems for coal-fired and natural gas power plants with multi-discipline team. Certified designs and calculations as Professional Engineer (licensed in AL, CO, KY, NC, SD, WY). Developed Visual Basic pneumatic testing exclusion zone calculator which reduced calculation time by 40%. Served as Lead Mechanical Engineer on multiple project proposals and supervised generation of all technical information and drawings. Created and led committee to define and strengthen office culture in partnership with office managers. Served as chair for philanthropic team and ran programs promoting local charitable organizations. Upgraded existing limestone slurry handling system to supply three additional reactors while using the same pumps. Prepared equipment specifications for transfer and conditioning equipment, including pumps, compressors, coalescing filters, and pressure regulating stations. Developed and designed fly ash handling systems for AQCS upgrade at coal-fired power plant. Directly supported Project Manager and Project Engineer in finishing AQCS upgrade project; including attending monthly project meetings, creating presentations, facilitating collaboration between stakeholders, and evaluating morale of project team. Generated and reviewed crucial project change orders. Managed contracts of multiple large scope project subcontractors. Developed and analyzed piping system models for pressure and flow characteristics. Prepared piping and instrumentation diagrams for power plant systems. Analyzed high pressure steam lines for pipe stress and code compliance using Hexagon CAESAR II. Inspected pipe supports at client sites for performance specification compliance. Performed on-site investigation of piping systems to determine the proper pipes and locations to be cut or rerouted for a power plant demolition project.
Design Engineer
Ball Corporation•  February 2007 - August 2010
Designed innovative and unique PET beverage containers to customer specifications using SolidWorks. Developed container and preform designs for national orange juice filler in shortened project cycle. Created custom SolidWorks add-ins using Visual Basic and C# to automate capacity calculations, reducing overall calculation time by 30%. Developed modeling templates which automatically utilized the results of capacity calculations. Created preform modeling template which reduced drawing time by 20%. Performed Finite Element Analysis of beverage containers using Abaqus CAE. Facilitated conversion of design group to SolidWorks from prior solid modeling software. Instructed team members on tools and capabilities of SolidWorks. Developed method for creating promotional videos using beverage container models.
Education
Colorado State University
Mechanical Engineering, BS•  August 2002 - May 2006