I am an airframe structures analyst at Butler America Aerospace where our primary customer is Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. I specialize in static sizing and analysis of composite structures but and serve as the resident expert on welding analysis. I was previously a pipe welder serving the nuclear power generation industry and a machinist so I can drive designs to achieve both effective load path and a manufacturable design. My office is in West Lafayette, Indiana so I take advantage of the proximity to Purdue university to work on my Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering and engage the rich student community. I am a competitive cyclist and enjoy spending time in the woods with my dog.