Over five years of professional experience as a Naval Architect working on commercial and combatant vessels along with a Masters in Business Administration from the accelerated program at George Washington University. Graduate experience in new venture initiation and real estate development. Valuable experience in all aspects of ship design and construction including, proposal, preliminary, manufacturing, and detail design. Currently supporting Northrop Grumman Ship Systems at the Core Design and Integration site with various responsibilities including; integration of the Ship Controls Element, Design Build and Process Spec, and assisting the Ship Design Manager with other related tasks.

EDUCATION

George Washington University, Washington DC
Masters in Business Administration, Accelerated Program 2004

University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.
Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 2001

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

SYCOLEMAN Fairfax, VA  2004-Present
Performed and advisory role to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
Analyzied and recommended a marketing strategy for various software tools.

JOHN J. McMULLEN ASSOCIATES, INC. Alexandria, VA 2002-2004
Worked directly for the design agent Ship Design Manger during the DD(X) downsizing studies. This increased an overall understanding of the design and the design process, this also allowed for direct interaction with upper level Navy personnel.
Conducted and led and anchor and UNREP trade studies to determine the lowest weight and cost options for DD(X).
Performed ROM study of S-Band radar impacts to the total ship.
Developed the process and criteria for the Master Equipment List that would be configuration controlled by the Ship Design Manager.
Performed DDAM shock analysis for LPD17 foundations using ALGOR and NE/NASTRAN.
Completed a weight estimate for Observation Island, a missile tracking ship.
Was the lead structural engineer for design modifications to carrier sponsons to accommodate Raytheon's Mk 56 ESSM launcher. This included traveling to Dahlgren Air Force Base to obtain material relating to the current sponson construction.
Played a significant role in the preliminary design of 8,000 tonne Amphibious Assault Carrier.
Completed a variety of FEA for lifting and towing fittings. 
Participated in the structural design for the HVFC.
Assisted in a study for the US Coast Guard to determine non-lethal means of stopping personal watercraft.

UNITED STATES MARINE, INC. New Orleans, LA  1999-2002
Performed on the water testing of the performance characteristics for various crafts.
Conducted detail design and construction of fuel systems, including requirements for venting and air transportation.
Managed the selection and design of bulkhead penetrations.
Involved with the detail design of hydraulic systems.
Gained experience in seawater and cooling system detail design and construction.
Used Experimental shock data to select the appropriate damper for electronic equipment
Analyzed gun mounts using ALGOR as an FEA tool.
Gained valuable experience working with composite material including armor capabilities.
Performed several weight estimates.
Was responsible for the CAD of several crafts ranging from 30' to 45'
Used 3D STUDIO and AUTODESK VIZ4 to model several vessels.
Used hydrostatic software (Hydro Max) to determine the stability of craft once it was "swamped."
Ran a habitability study of high speed special operations vessel with a main emphasis on the shock loading of electronic equipment and wave slamming.
Designed several fuel systems, from preliminary "contract" design to fuel system modification. This included design of a fuel system that would support both diesel and gasoline with minimal modifications.
Performed FEA analysis of gun mounts and their deck foundations. This model was later tested using a "pull test" and passed inspection.
Created a 3D movie that demonstrated the effectiveness of a particular system and the vessel.

AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING Harahan, LA 1998-1999
Assisting in the analysis of structures, including calculations and rule requirements.
Was responsible for the stamping and noting of drawings.
Detailed understanding of the classification process.
Gained knowledge of a wide range of various steel construction designs for vessels.

PROFESSIONL AFFILIATIONS
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

SAILING EXPERIENCE

Pied Piper Racing Team 1996-Present
Assistant to the boat manger during the summers while in college
Did several races in the Caribbean including St. Thomas and Tortola 1st overall both events.
Currently bowman with over 6,000 miles of long distance racing on Pied Piper.
Over 15 mac races multiply top finishes during this time

University of New Orleans Sailing Team 1998-2001                    
Skipper on both FJs and 420s.
Qualified for the sloop national twice.
Qualified for the coed-nationals
Became a Student Government Senator and wrote a bill appropriating $40k for new boats, which later passed.
Sailed in regattas from Florida to Texas.
Sailed in the Goodwill Regatta in Newport Beach, CA

New York Maritime University Sailing Team 1997          
Freshman skipper
Finished in the top 5th in the Atlantic Coast Championships in Boston MA
Traveled to various regattas all along the east coast, sailing in 420s, FJs, and Techs.
Became involved in the Big Boat sailing team as a bowman

Loyola Academy High School Sailing Team 1993-1997       
President of the sailing team.
Traveled all over the Midwest participating in various regattas.
Helped recruit members to the team, this allowed the team to grow from four to 14.
Qualified for the High School Nationals in San Francisco.
Senior and Junior year was the A division skipper.
Participated in an invitation only high School regatta in San Francisco sailed in ID48s.
Finished third overall and won sportsmanship award

Chicago Summer Youth Racing Program 1991-1994
Participated in various regattas all over the Chicago area during the summer
Gained experience in Lasers, 420s and JY15s.