Summary:

• Extensive experience in defense, commercial, and academic research and development.
• Expertise in various computer aided modeling, design, and optimization techniques.
• Scientific programming skills in numerous languages and various environments.
• Proven project leadership, supervision, management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication ability in English and Russian.

Employment History:

• 2003-present General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products.
  Missiles and Tactical Systems, Burlington, Vermont.
  Senior Systems Engineer.
  
  • Exercise rocket system simulation programs in order to provide vital flight dynamics
    data necessary to perform component redesigns. Assist in determining critical setup
    conditions for ballistic testing. Study scenarios for weapon use in the field.
  • Execute large sets of randomized model runs to check for system specifications
    compliance and to minimize associated product development risks.
  • Participate in project planning efforts and proposal development. Define strategic
    objectives and critical parameters. Work on cost and schedule estimates.
  • Prepare data reports for customers in strict accordance with contract requirements.
    Implement changes and updates to system control documents.
  • Received a Spotlight Award for a presentation given at an internal seminar.

• 2001-2003 General Dynamics Armament Systems.
  Princeton Combustion Research Laboratories, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey.
  Senior Mechanical Engineer.
  
  • Participated in a number of product development projects related to highly advanced
    combustion research for both military and civilian purposes.
  • Had project lead responsibilities on a company wide business development effort.
    Worked on determining proper procedures and streamlining workflow.
  • Developed, maintained, updated, and utilized complex thermo-mechanical and
    electro-magnetic models. Dealt with gun interior ballistics and rocket motor
    simulations. Performed various validation and system optimization tasks.
  • Processed and analyzed real-time performance test data. Developed GUI driven
    applications, animations, and other visual aids for effective results presentation.
    Facilitated communications and reporting to customers.
  • Performed comprehensive material evaluation and selection based on computer
    aided modeling and experimental results. Took part in laboratory setup and
    system administration activities.

• 1999-2001 Slant/Fin Corporation, Greenvale, New York.
  Research and Design Engineer.
  
  • Managed projects that involved computer aided heat transfer systems analysis and
    integration, modulating controls design, and noise reduction issues.
  • Daily tasks included dealing with ASME codes, database management, statistical
    data analysis, and experimental work.
  • Participated in server and desktop software and hardware acquisition, deployment,
    administration, maintenance, and support.
  • Served as a coordinator for joint research efforts with outside consultants and
    academic institutions.

• 1996-1999 University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.
  Research Assistant.
  
  • Worked on thermodynamic and fluid mechanical systems model development,
    design optimization, and experimental model validation.
  • Responsibilities included Fortran programming and debugging, as well as data
    analysis and presentation.
  • Performed routine system administration and networking tasks.

• 1998 University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.
  Teaching Assistant.
  
  • Was responsible for conducting laboratory experiments in Waves Physics and
    Quantum Mechanics. Designed and maintained class Web pages.
    
  • Earned the honor of being one of the "teachers ranked as excellent by students."

• 1995 Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts.
  NSF Research Intern.
  
  • A summer internship in Mechanical Engineering and Materials sponsored by the
    National Science Foundation. The project involved visual CFD modeling, CAD
    drawing, and extensive experimentation.

Education:

• 1996-1998 University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.
  
  • Degree: Master of Science in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.
  • Concentrations:
    • Computational Methods in Thermal Systems.
    • Heat Transfer Analysis and Fluid Dynamics.

• 1992-1996 Christian Brothers University, Memphis, Tennessee.
  
  • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minors: Physics, Mathematics.
  • Honors:
    • The University Dean's List and the National Dean's List.
    • Member of Tau Beta Pi and Alpha Chi Honor Societies.
    • Summa Cum Laude Graduation Honors.

Other Activities, past and present:

• President and Web Designer for Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society chapter.
• Vice-President of National Society of Professional Engineers student chapter.
• Second Place Winner in the ASME Regional Technical Paper Competition.
• Senior Staff Writer and Webmaster for "The Technograph" magazine.
• Regular editorial contributor to the "osOpinion.com" e-zine.

References:

• Available upon request.