University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
Urbana, IL
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and
Astronautical Engineering, May 1996
Created and maintained Web Pages and Gopher documents, installed computer hardware and software, published bimonthly new acquisitions list, updated procedure manuals, prepared and monitored conference rooms, and performed normal library functions.
OS: DOS, Windows (3.X, 9x, NT4.0), Macintosh, AIX, HP-UX, X-Windows, NeXTstep Programs: SMS, BackupExec, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, FrontPage, WordPerfect, Eudora, Mathematica, Matlab, Adobe Photoshop, CAD, FORTRAN, HTML
Redesign of building network and Implementation of 100 Mega Bit (fast) Ethernet
Routine maintenance and upgrading of Grainger staff and research computers and
servers
Maintain inventory of Grainger systems and ip assignments
Day to day operations of Math Library and Grainger Library student workstations
Configuration and maintenance of the Math Library and Grainger Library public IO
Plus workstations
Barcode reader and MILO access for Grainger Engineering Library Circulation
Terminals
CAD drawings of all network jacks in Grainger Engineering Library
Scanning of images for Grainger Information Kiosks
Updating of Grainger Information Kiosk building directory database
Configuration of a Barco 801 with various computer configurations for
conferences
Configuration of LCD panels to various computer configurations for conferences
Digital Library Initiative (NSF, NSAS, DARPA) - Site visits, partners meetings,
publisher meetings NCSA - Annual conference, partner meetings
Grainger Awards Program and Lecture Series- Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
Eighteenth Annual Review of the Power Affiliates Program
CyberFest Showcase
CSAR site-visit
FireSat Design Project - Senior project to design a forest fire detection
satellite. Designed spacecraft bus and configuration; ensured observation of
launch vehicle restrictions, integration, and launch procedures.
Cheap Access to Space Design Project - Special design project to design a next
generation launch vehicle. Researched possible crew escape system and thermal
protection materials for an aerial refueled sub-orbital launch system.
Hybrid Rocket Development Team, 1993-1995. A cooperative effort to develop a
hybrid rocket motor testbed for use in experimental testing and in a laboratory
course. Created CAD drawings of nozzle and took bids for construction; assisted
in construction of exhaust system. New Launch System Study Group, 1993-94.
Researched new and proposed small launch systems, examining vehicle
specifications and potential uses.
Other educational background and interests include orbital mechanics, propulsion systems, environmental impact/management, international conflicts/relations, geology, and astrophysics/planetary science.
Illini Space Development Society, a chapter of the National Space Society.
Member since 1987, Sr. Vice President Fall 1993-95, Jr. Vice President 1991-93,
Engineering Council Representative 1992-94, Webmaster 1994-96.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, member 1991-92,
1993-97.
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Student-Faculty Senate, Aeronautical
and Astronautical Engineering/Nuclear Engineering Representative 1994-95 Senate.
Senate Library Committee, 1994-95.
Chimes Player, Senior Memorial Chimes, Altgeld Hall, Univ. of Illinois at U-C,
1994-present.
Altgeld Hall Carillon Appreciation Society, founder/president 1995-96.
Krannert Center Student Association, 1992-present. Senior Usher, Usher
Supervisor, Tour Guide, Associate Director of Computers 1996-97, Director of
Computers 1997-98.
Other educational background and interests include geology, environmental impact/management, international conflicts/relations, and astrophysics/planetary science. Additional computer background includes DOS, Windows, UNIX, Macintosh, NeXTstep, X-Windows, Mathematica, Matlab, FORTRAN, Word, Excel, AmiPro, WordPerfect, HTML, Adobe Photoshop, and CAD/CAM. Additional activities and interests include photography, history, genealogy, and ongoing research and activism promoting a major restoration project.
Alpha Lambda Delta, Freshman Honor Society, inducted Spring 1992
American Legion Award (1991)
Children of Veterans Scholarship, University of Illinois (1991, tuition through 1995)
Illinois Science Teachers Award (1991)
Illinois State Scholar (1991)
Dean's List (Fall 1991)
Available upon request.
To obtain a position in the field of aerospace engineering related to SSTO's, lunar and extraterrestrial resource utilization, planetary exploration, in-situ propellants, or propulsion systems, such as solid, liquid, hybrid, electric, and fission/fusion.