Education Air Force Institute of Technology Dayton, OH
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering
Designed a new navigation integrity and assurance framework for open-architecture navigation systems. Developed two novel fault detection and exclusion algorithms for systems informed by “all-source” sensors. Briefed the Air Force Chief Scientist and SAF/US on the state-of-the-art on non-GPS navigation assurance. Published five peer-reviewed journal articles and presented at ten peer-reviewed technical conferences. Ranked #1/15 students.
Air Force Test Pilot School Edwards, CA
M.S., Flight Test Engineering
Completed challenging theoretical and experimental curriculum for testing of all aircraft types. Qualified as test conductor for over 30 curriculum missions using real-time safety-critical displays. Enabled the first-ever airborne demonstration of the automatic air collision avoidance system (Auto ACAS) Auto ACAS is projected to prevent 75% of fatal midair collisions, save $2.4B, and countless lives. Ranked #1/24 students.
Air Force Institute of Technology Dayton, OH
M.S., Electrical Engineering
Developed a novel camera calibration algorithm to improve image-aided navigation in GPS-denied environments. Enabled successful execution of a $10M alternative navigation DARPA research program. Demonstrated 35% real-world error reduction to current state-of-the-art navigation algorithms. Served as president of the local Eta Kappa Nu honor society chapter. Ranked #1/66 students.
Texas A&M University College Station, TX
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Completed Electrical Engineering major focused on Signal Processing and Control. Completed Mathematics minor with focus on Fourier transformations, image compression, and wavelets. Member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, Armed Drill Team, and Honor Guard.
Classified Flight Test Squadron, Data Masked
Commander
Led a 90-member selectively manned team executing highly sensitive test and evaluation missions. Planned and executed a $75M test budget using $400M in unique national assets and instruments. Oversaw over 200 multi-agency test missions on low observable 5th-generation and prototype aircraft. Routinely briefed congressional leaders and operational commanders on emerging technologies. Ranked #1/19 Lieutenant Colonels and #1/10 Squadron Commanders.
USAF Test Pilot School, Edwards AFB, CA
Director of Education
Led 6,800hr MS in Flight Test Engineering academic/flying schedule and execution of $35M TPS curriculum. Oversaw execution of four parallel tracks of 257 classes, 34 exams, 20 labs/sims, 110 flights and 42 reports. Supervised 62 educators and led 48 students per year through demanding master’s degree course. Graduated 48 test professionals on time during COVID-19 pandemic, outperforming all other test pilot schools. Ranked #1/7 Division Chiefs.
413th Flight Test Squadron, Edwards AFB, CA
Director of Engineering
Oversaw 168 personnel across 98 developmental test programs supporting five combatant commands. Supervised test planning, execution, analysis and reporting for 17 aircraft types across 1.1K hours and $15M. Squadron’s lead flight test engineer; ensured rigor and adherence to safety processes for 64 test engineers. Ranked #1/81 Company Grade Officers.
2023 Kelly Johnson Award, Society of Flight Test Engineers
2023 Best Paper Award, 34th SFTE European Symposium
2022 Young Alumni Award, Air Force Institute of Technology
2022 Best Paper Award, Global Navigation Satellite Systems Symposium
2021 Class 20B Robert L. Wenning Outstanding Academic Instructor Award
2021 Class 20A Robert L. Wenning Outstanding Academic Instructor Award
2020 Class 19B David A. Lazerson Outstanding Instructor FTE Award
2020 Best in Track Presentation Award, Position Location and Navigation Symposium
2019 Mitch Cary Award for Best Presentation, SETP Great Lakes Symposium
2018 Mitch Cary Award for Best Presentation, SETP Great Lakes Symposium
2017 Student Field Grade Officer of the Year, Air Force Institute of Technology
2016 Texas A&M University “12 Under 12” Young Alumni Spotlight Recipient
2016 Eta Award for Innovation, 60th SETP International Symposium
2016 Best in Session Award, 47th SFTE International Symposium
2016 Emerald Coast Award for Best Presentation, SETP Southeast Symposium
2015 Company Grade Officer of the Year, 413th Flight Test Squadron
2015 Best in Session Award, 46th SFTE International Symposium
2014 Company Grade Officer of the Year, 413th Flight Test Squadron
2013 Distinguished Graduate, Air Force Test Pilot School
2013 Ray L. Jones Outstanding Engineering Graduate Award, Air Force Test Pilot School
2013 Onizuka Propwash Award, Air Force Test Pilot School
2013 Aaron C. George Award, Air Force Test Pilot School
2012 Distinguished Graduate, Air Force Institute of Technology
2012 Navigation Excellence Research Award, Institute of Navigation
2012 Dean’s Award for Most Exceptional Thesis, Air Force Institute of Technology
2011 Outstanding Chapter Award (President), Eta Kappa Nu