AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
AWARDS
Order of the Engineer - current member. Initiated in 2013.
Outstanding Senior in Computer Science - received the prestigious outstanding senior award at the University of Nevada - Reno for my undergraduate research.
Best Graduating Graduate Student in Computer Science - received the most prestigious award in the college
Most Intellectually Curious - awarded at Truckee Meadows Community College and signed by the President.
Green Belt Lean Six Sigma - Certification and lean project completed at GE. Resulted in $70k in savings.
Nominations - Best thesis
MVP - awarded in 2024 out of a pool of over 1,000 potential applicants
DEGREES
P.h.D. Computer Science - University of Nevada - Reno, 2019.
Emphasis: Aerospace & Flight Simulation
Dissertation: Applications of a Motion Flight Simulator and Virtual Reality for High-Fidelity Training
Advisor: Dr. Sergiu Dascalu
M.S.c. Computer Science - University of Nevada - Reno, 2013.
Emphasis: Software Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Sergiu Dascalu
B.S. Computer Science - University of Nevada - Reno, 2006.
Graduated with high distinction.
CERTIFICATIONS
Hamilton Venus Advanced Programmer
Tecan Fluent Certified
MI-OSHA Forklift Operator Certified
First Aid Certified
Cooper Usability Training
GE Influencing Skills
Advanced Rotary Machinery Diagnostics
American Red Cross CPR Certified