EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS May 2010
B.S. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering New Orleans, Louisiana
Senior Design Project: 200 ft. solar powered catamaran preliminary design
• Simulated Series 60 hull form in university towing tank to determine resistance
• Took first place in boat building contest by designing structure that supported 60% more weight than nearest competitor
EXPERIENCE
ELLIOT BAY DESIGN GROUP Oct. 2007 – Sept. 2008
Naval Architect / Design Engineer New Orleans, Louisiana
Involved in design and engineering of world's largest ATB (Articulated Tug/Barge). Developed tank arrangements of ATB in GHS and performed damage scenarios to ensure stability. Analyzed ABS requirements and corrected design and engineering where needed.
• Used Ship Constructor to model hull form and structural layout for 150 ft. towboat
• Ran GHS to configure tank arrangements and ensure damage stability for 380 ft. Washington State Ferry
• Updated redesign of profile view due to different structural layout of ferry in AutoCAD
TRINITY YACHTS May 2007 - Aug. 2007
Naval Architect Internship Gulfport, Mississippi
Researched sound and vibration characteristics of various yachts at different speeds. Developed detailed report that was used by senior management to analyze ways to reduce sound and vibration on vessels in build.
• Custom designed sundeck layout and GA for 160 ft. yacht that was implemented into construction
• Designed support structure for engine and generator on 197 ft. yacht
• Aided in design and naval architecture for six different yachts in production
MASTERCRAFT BOAT CO. May 2006 – Aug. 2006
Naval Architect Internship Vonore, Tennessee
Designed new process for installing structural grids after troubleshooting factory construction that saved MasterCraft both time and mo...
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