About Me

I graduated from Purdue University in December 2020 with degree in Industrial Engineering. I'm an active learner and budding data scientist solving challenging problems with innovative solutions. Strong analytical skills and an interest in all things Industry 4.0, IoT, and cyber physical systems

Education

Purdue University West Lafayette IN | 2016 - 2020                                                       Major: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Experience

Data Analyst \ Quality Engineer | Mercury Systems |2021 - Present

  • Automated existing excel reports using Oracle, SQL, Python, Virtual Environments, and Power BI to create the company’s first live dashboard
  • Collaborated with business unit leaders to adapt my site specific dashboards to corporate wide dashboard
  • Proofed a method of displaying the dashboards as a visual kiosk then worked with IT and facilities on the installation of 20+ displays creating a visual factory
  • Mentored a co-op and new analyst to replicate the data flow and expand the company’s data analytic capabilities
  • Received the Innovation That Matters award for increasing the analytical capabilities of the global purchasing department helping them navigate the supply chain issues caused by the pandemic

POLICE PERFORMANCE CAPTURE | PURDUE UNIVERSITY | SENIOR DESIGN / CAPSTONE PROJECT | 2020

  • Created process flow and system model diagrams to assist in performance monitoring for the Lafayette Police Department
  • Designed a questionnaire and performed time studies to create analyzable data for the formation of a simulation of the system
  • Used data to create an interactive heat map of incidents and their priority and the distance travelled by an officer.
  • Proposed methods of increasing efficiency by reducing over policing and shifting priority to more solvable higher priority cases

Construction Worker | Bertke Builders | 2020

  • Worked as a residential framer after my Kohler internship was cancelled due to COVID-19                      

Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op | Kohler | 2019

  • Led the sub-assembly consolidation of Kohler’s engines division from Kohler WI to Hattiesburg MS
  • Created work instructions and identified tools, tolerances, and fixtures necessary for over 50 different sub-assemblies
  • Spent 5 weeks in Hattiesburg setting up workstations, calibrating tools, training employees, and validating completed assemblies

Industrial Engineering Intern | AndyMark | 2018

  • Achieved 12% YOY reduction in travel time by creating a simulation of a piece picking warehouse that optimized item location

Involvement / Interest

  • Camping / Hiking
  • Woodworking
  • Horticulture
  • Boy Scouts of America
  • Eagle Scout
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • College Mentors for Kids

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