CAREER GOAL

 

A new long term career in Aerospace Vehicle Engineering, beginning in a position where I can contribute with my present background.

 

EDUCATION

 

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER. NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LA PLATA, College of Engineering, Department of Aeronautics. City of La Plata, ARGENTINA. Graduated October 1988.

 

Relevant Courses:      Technology of Aerospace Systems (08/2007 – 11/2007) Universidad Tecnológica Nacional – Buenos Aires - Argentina  

                                     “Introduction to Spaceflight”(07/1998 - 12/1998) and “Elements of Spacecraft Design” (06/1997 - 12/1997): American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. U.S.A.

                                    

                     “Development, Documentation and Implementation of Quality    Assurance Systems under ISO 9000 Standards” (10/1993). Officer’s School, Puerto Belgrano Naval Base in ARGENTINA.

 

Papers/Thesis:         Paper “Second Generation of Space Shuttle Tending to Reduce Costs”. A comparison among present studies on future vehicle configurations, and analysis to determine the best low-cost design/s. Presented as a Senior Student at the University.

 

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

 

Aeronautical Engineer, completed a 5-year study program at the University.  

 

Inspector at National Direction of Airworthiness, Buenos Aires, Argentina, since January 2005.

As an Argentine Naval Officer (Engineer), many positions in the Argentine Navy as Chief of Divisions (1991 – 2004). Gained consistent Knowledge & Experience in Aircraft Systems and Maintenance (Structures, Engines, Hydraulic Systems and Survivalship Equipment & Systems, Material Provision/Administration and Stock Control) in the Navy for 13 years. Important maintenance/repairs tasks and planning were performed on naval aircraft and engines. Stress analysis and Modeling of Structures (AutoCAD). Technical reports issued for different matters. Chief of Divisions’ responsibility is mostly to lead the work teams who are involved with maintenance/repairs tasks, such as defining procedures, selecting spare parts, designing repairs, and assisting any other specific requirement. 

 

Strongly interested in Spacecraft and Launch Vehicles, completed the above mentioned courses “Technology of Aerospace Systems”,“Elements of Spacecraft Design”, and “Introduction to Spaceflight”. Knowledge of Spacecraft Design: mass allocation and systems, orbits, Interplanetary transfers, Vehicle and Booster performance, attitude dynamics and control, etc.

 

Expertise in Personnel Management developed since entrance in the Navy. Excellent natural Interpersonal Skills.

Mathematics & Teaching skills, analytical ability. University Teaching Assistant for 3 years (1993 – 1996).

 

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

                          

08/1992 - Present: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) - USA.

06/1989 - Present: Professional Council of Aeronautical and Space Engineering - ARGENTINA.

 

                                                                                                    

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

 

AIAA Software (orbit and spacecraft propulsion design): PRO, ORB, LEARNORB, ORBIT and RV_ELEM. MS Office: Excel and Word. MS Project, MS Access. Solid AutoCAD 2000, 2D & 3D. DERIVE. Calculator Programming (Casio FX-603P).

 

LANGUAGES

 

English/Spanish. Excellent English communication skills.

 

CITIZENSHIP:              

 

Argentine & EU (Italian)