Welcome!
I’m a systems engineer, space enthusiast, and problem solver working at the intersection of technology, innovation, and exploration. This site is a collection of my projects, experiences, and insights—from orbital manufacturing and MBSE to cutting-edge aerospace systems.
- 🔭 Explore my work,
- 🌌 Discover my journey,
- 📡 Connect and collaborate.
🎓 Education
- M.S. in Systems Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology
🚀 Expertise
- 🦅 Former Air Force Captain – Launch Operations, Falcon 9 Certification, X-37B Recovery Operations
- 🛰️ Space Systems Engineering – LEO/VLEO satellite design
- 🔄 MBSE & Digital Engineering – SysML, Cameo, Model Execution
- ⚙️ In-Space Manufacturing – Automated orbital production systems
- 🤖 Maritime Robotics – Naval & underwater robotics
🔬 Featured Projects
🛰️ Automated Orbital Manufacturing System
A next-generation orbital platform enabling automated, unmanned in-space manufacturing, with an initial focus on ZBLAN fiber production. Developed as part of my graduate capstone project, focused on the application of the MBSE process on early system conceptual design and trade studies.
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🔗 The Paper
🔗 The Presentation
🌎 VLEO Satellites | DARPA Otter Program
Contributing to Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite architectures, defining subsystem requirements and interface control documents (ICDs) for next-gen spacecraft.
⚡ US Navy Guidance Systems
Supporting the design of adaptable guidance architectures for programs like Conventional Prompt Strike and Trident.
🌊 Autonomous Maritime Robotics
Developed remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for naval applications, including:
- 🔧 EOD Inspection Robots – Designed a robotic system for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD)
- 🦾 Magnetic Ballast Tank Inspection Robot – Engineered an autonomous system for hull inspections
- 🚢 Unmanned Surface & Underwater Vehicles – Contributed to autonomous vehicle guidance & anchoring systems
🛠️ Skills & Tools
📌 Engineering & Analysis: MBSE, SysML, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, ROS2
📌 Project Management: Agile, Earned Value (EVM), Risk Management
📌 Robotics & Autonomy: Navigation, Control Systems, Hardware-Software Integration
📌 Aerospace & Space Systems: Satellite Design, Orbital Analysis, Payload Integration