This group of professional engineers covers a wide range of knowledge and experiences. Please tap into these experiences by asking tough questions that can help you understand the skills, techniques and opportunities that can make your career enjoyable, successful and rewarding. We will share fun learning examples to make this a fun event to remember!
Stan Ferguson, Technical Fellow: Aerodynamic Design
Bio:
- NASA internships and UW research assistant
- Space Transportation Architecture and Advanced Launch Systems
- 707, 767, E7 and P8 surveillance aircraft design
- ConneXion, Triband, & SATCOM systems and radome development KC-46 tanker aerodynamics & wing aerial refueling improvements
Professional Areas:
- Fluid mechanics and supersonic wind tunnel design
- Launch, hypersonic and entry vehicle aerodynamics
- Surveillance aircraft aerodynamic stalls and aircraft stability
- Aerodynamic design, system integration and FAA certification
- Technical lead for flight system integration and problem solving
Sijo Varghese: Airplane Safety
Bio:
- Aerospace System Safety Engineer
- Reverse engineering
- Digital manufacturing
- Reliability engineering
- System safety engineering
Professional Areas:
- Safety assessments of airplane designs
- Safety requirements
- Requirements for product implementation
- Aerospace safety standards
- Identifying learning opportunities
Upekesha Ngugi: Software Certification
Bio:
- Cargo Systems Software
- IPT Lead and KC-46 Remote Vision Systems
- Flight Controls, Actuation, Product and Technical Development Program Leader
- Mechanical systems design and analysis
- B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering
Professional Areas:
- DO-178
- 6-DOF simulations, MATLAB/SIMULINK
- Software Certification
- Displays and Simulation / Ironbird Uncrewed Systems Standards Writing
Brendan McDermott: Mechanical Design & Project Management
Bio:
- Manufacturing Engineer using Six Sigma Methodologies
- Mechanical Design of Industrial Equipment
- Product Troubleshooting in Regulated Environment
- Service Documentation Development
- Broad Experience across multiple industries
- Chartered Engineer – Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
Professional Areas:
- Project Management
- Mechanical Design
- Process Development and Improvement
- Technical Troubleshooting
Karl Rein-Weston: Aeronautics & Systems Design
Bio:
- 747 engine intermix
- V22 Osprey 5 axis control system
- 787 Structural window development
- Sonic Cruiser and 7J7 development programs
- ATD-1 flight testing success – NASA/Boeing/Honeywell/FAA
Professional Areas:
- Systems and Aerospace Engineering
- Flight sciences and requirements
- Helicopter pilot (ret.) – Bell, Hughes
- Integration of complex technical businesses Professional Engineer Licensed in Aeronautics and