Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Strong military professional and licensed engineer-in-training with a BS focused in Mechanical Engineering & Nuclear Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and an MPhil focused in Nuclear Energy from the University of Cambridge. Currently undergoing a permanent change of station to transition to shore duty at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Previously served aboard SSN-23 USS Jimmy Carter as the Reactor Control Assistant, Chemistry & Radiological Assistant, Assistant Engineer, and Ship’s Diving Officer. Previous technical research experience focused on radiation transport modeling methods, radiation protection and shielding, neutron source detection, and additive manufacturing.
- Primary Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) for major full height rod testing evolution during drydock maintenance availability. - Primary EOOW for two critical plant heatups following extended shutdown operations during drydock maintenance availability and a subsequent intensive maintenance availability to ensure ship’s operational capabilities. - Primary EOOW for sea trials and acceptance testing following successful undocking and completion of drydock maintenance availability. - Primary Contact Manager for high-intensity undersea research and development operations, contributing to one of the most successful R&D periods to date.
Responsible for the safe and effective execution of all diving, surfacing, and ballasting evolutions; calculating and briefing the Commanding Officer (CO) on dive ballasting compensations; and managing ship-wide rig for dive and ship’s control party qualifications. - Coordinated successful execution of several major ballasting evolutions, including during high-tempo loadout period leading into a 4-month continuous research and development operation. - Mentored over forty sailors through safety of ship rig for dive training contributing to submarine warfare qualifications. - Qualified four Helmsmen, ten Chiefs of the Watch, and four Diving Officers of the Watch, supporting ship control watchbill flexibility and establishing a strong culture of continuous learning and self-improvement.
Principal assistant to the Engineer Officer for the administrative management of the USS Jimmy Carter’s Engineering Department. Responsible for managing the lessons learned program, teaching and mentoring division officers, and assisting in training and development for sailors in the largest department aboard. - Led department through a successful critical plant heat up following an intensive maintenance availability, ensuring the ship’s ability to return to sea and maintain operations. - Revitalized the department lessons learned program to foster a culture of continuous improvement and self assessment. - Mentored several junior officers through initial engineering qualifications. - Led department on-watch training program and coordinated maintenance scheduling during high-intensity research & development operations. Exceptional performance by the department was recognized by the 2025 SUBDEVRON 5 Red “E” award for Engineering Readiness.
The Prospective Nuclear Engineer Officer course is an 8-week, self-taught course during which nuclear-trained officers obtain in-depth knowledge in fluid systems, electrical instrumentation and control systems, nuclear and thermodynamic theory, operational water chemistry and radiological controls, and integrated plant operations. The course is examined by Naval Reactors and culminates in a final written examination, engineer-led technical interviews, and qualification to serve as an Engineer Officer on a Navy nuclear propulsion plant.
During the Submarine Officer Basic Course, officers are instructed on forward submarine operations to include submarine tactics, weapon system employment, capabilities of US naval adversaries, basic navigation, safety and damage control techniques, and principles of operational watchstanding. The intent of SOBC is to prepare officers for their roles as Division Officers aboard their assigned submarines.