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Experience

• Founder - President & Chief Engineer TECHNAVIA LLC · Self-employed Oct 2012 – Present 12 yrs 4 mos Bellevue, WA, United States Founder TECHNAVIA LLC, with several DBAs (Doing Business As) projects. DUROWORKS: Center of Excellence for Generative Design, delivering AI-assisted, optimized structural components. Led initiatives integrating advanced FEA, topology optimization, and generative design methods to achieve significant weight reductions and enhanced performance on aerospace and high-performance product projects. OTHER: Developed innovative design solutions for electric personal aerial vehicles, high-end racing carbon bicycles, and surf hydrofoils.
• Structural Analysis Engineer Boeing Commercial Airplanes · Full-time Mar 2024 – Sep 2024 6 mos Everett, WA, United States Structures Design Center (Boeing 777-8F)
  Conducted structural analyses (static, fail-safe, fatigue) on cargo door frames for the 777-8F using advanced FEA and generative design methodologies. Supported drawing release and certification efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve structural issues.
• Lead, Loads & Dynamics / Staff Engineer SUPERNAL – Hyundai Motor Group · Full-time Jul 2021 – Sep 2023 2 yrs 2 mos Irvine, CA, United States Defined loads and dynamics strategies for eVTOL prototypes, managing both internal and external resources for loads, flutter, certification, and test plan development. Collaborated with flight technology, structures, and systems engineers to develop aircraft models and perform loads analysis supporting Conceptual and Preliminary Design Reviews.
• Structural Analysis Engineer Boeing Defense Systems · Full-time May 2019 – May 2020 1 yrs Tukwila, WA, United States Boeing VC-25B New 747 Air Force One
  Performed structural and aeroelastic analyses on intercostal plates and floor structures using generative design, FEA, and topology optimization. Supported sizing, layout reviews, and drawing release for the VC-25B New 747 Air Force One.
• Loads & Dynamics Group Head II / Engineer Gulfstream Aerospace · Full-time Nov 2013 – May 2017 3 yrs 6 mos Savannah, GA, United States Advanced Aircraft Programs
  Expanded and led the Loads & Dynamics team, supporting the development of G500 loads and flutter analysis and flight testing, G600 loads and flutter analysis, and contributing to preliminary loads analysis for the G400. Initiated and led multi-disciplinary aero-structural optimization and lean design projects to enhance aircraft performance.
• Loads & Dynamics Engineer Lead Boeing Commercial Airplanes · Full-time Jan 2011 – Oct 2012 1 yrs 9 mos Everett, WA, United States Boeing KC-46A Tanker
  Analyzed and delivered loads on wing high-lift devices, coordinating with structural engineers and cross-functional teams. Improved loads, stress, and program integration for the KC-46A Tanker to achieve greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Manager, Loads & Dynamics Engineering Aviation Partners Boeing · Full-time Jan 2009 – Nov 2010 1 yrs 10 mos Tukwila, WA, United States Managed the Static Loads, Dynamic Loads, and Flutter Engineering Team. Led aeroelastic analysis and structural optimization for 777 wing tips and directed loads analysis and certification for 757-300, 767-300, and 767-FCF with APB winglets. Served as Flight Loads Test Engineer for Falcon 50 Spiroid flight testing.
• Static Loads Lead Engineer Boeing Commercial Airplanes · Full-time Aug 2004 – Jan 2009 4 yrs 5 mos Everett, WA, United States Boeing 787.
  Conducted loads trend and sensitivity studies for fuselage, wing, and empennage. Analyzed and documented nacelle/strut, wing, and raked tip ultimate and fatigue loads. Led the final documentation and delivery of loads data for the Boeing 787 family.
• Manager, Business Systems & Solutions Engineering & Operations Bombardier Aerospace · Full-time Jun 2001 – Jun 2004 3 yrs Toronto, ON, Canada Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance engineering and manufacturing excellence. Led cross-functional teams to integrate multiple disciplines, driving solutions that reduced aircraft weight and improved design efficiency.
• Project Manager, GLOBAL EXPRESS Engineering Bombardier Aerospace · Full-time Nov 2000 – Jun 2001 7 mos Toronto, ON, Canada Established the Project Planning and Control Team and Systems Action Team. Led 150 engineers to deliver 140 modifications, supporting record aircraft deliveries and ensuring efficient engineering project execution.
• Manager, Loads & Dynamics Engineering – DASH-8 Q400 Bombardier Aerospace · Full-time Oct 1997 – Nov 2000 3 yrs 1 mos Toronto, ON, Canada Led dynamic loads and flutter analysis for the DASH-8 Q400, achieving structural aeroelastic stability and successful certification. Integrated multi-disciplinary expertise to optimize loads and stress analysis processes.
• Chief Technical Integrator – DASH-8 Q400 Engineering Bombardier Aerospace · Full-time Oct 1996 – Oct 1997 1 yrs Toronto, ON, Canada Reduced aircraft weight and resolved complex technical issues by integrating aerodynamics, loads, dynamics, and other engineering disciplines, contributing to a successful first flight and robust design integration.
• Senior Stress and Loads Engineer – DASH-8 Q400 & C115 Buffalo ASIP Bombardier Aerospace · Full-time Sep 1994 – Oct 1996 2 yrs 1 mos Toronto, ON, Canada Performed comprehensive loads, stress, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses on principal structural elements. Calibrated crack growth parameters with test data to ensure reliability and structural integrity.
• Senior Technical Specialist - Stress & Loads Engineer Bell Helicopter Textron Canada · Full-time Apr 1993 – Aug 1994 1 yrs 4 mos Mirabel, QC, Canada Developed structural loads and performed detailed stress analysis for the development, modification, and production of BELL 412, 430, 206, and 407 Helicopters.
• Structural Analysis Engineer Aero Consulting Services (now Collins Aerospace) · Full-time Feb 1991 – Apr 1993 2 yrs 2 mos Winnipeg, MB, Canada Substantiated structural integrity and certification of the TURBO-CARIBOU wing using proprietary analysis codes. Performed FEA on composite components and developed methodologies for damage tolerance, fatigue, and crack growth analysis.
• Structural Loads Lead Engineer Embraer · Full-time Apr 1987 – Jul 1990 3 yrs 3 mos São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil Led the development of loads analysis processes and models for the CBA-123 VECTOR aircraft. Developed analysis codes. Conducted Loads analysis. Validated analysis results through wind tunnel and flight tests, establishing robust engineering methods for structural loads.
• Structural Loads Engineer Fabrica De Aviones (FAdeA) · Full-time May 1986 – Jul 1990 4 yrs 2 mos Córdoba, Córdoba Province, Argentina Led the development of loads analysis processes and models for the IA-63 PAMPA aircraft. Developed analysis codes. Conducted Loads analysis. Validated analysis results through wind tunnel and flight tests, establishing robust engineering methods for structural loads.
• Aeronautical Engineering Research Assistant - Aircraft Design Team Member UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CORDOBA · Part-time Mar 1983 – Nov 1988 5 yrs 8 mos Córdoba, Córdoba Province, Argentina Developed method and code for aerodynamic loads analysis and performed stress analysis for the DAX-M1 Motor-Glider.
• Mechanical Design Engineer - Engines SEVEL S.A. - FIAT & PEUGEOT, (now FIAT Auto Argentina) · Full-time Nov 1984 – Feb 1986 1 yrs 3 mos Córdoba, Córdoba Province, Argentina Supported design and nationalization of engine parts and production processes.