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| Phil Thompson phillyt45@gmail.com BS, 2010 Propulsion Engineer The Boeing Company |
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| 2009-2005 | |
| Rob Grothe robgrothe@gmail.com MS, 2008 Developmental Engineer U.S. Air Force |
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| Asia Quince asiaquince@gmail.com BS, 2008 Aerospace Engineer / Pyrotechnics Engineer NASA |
- Lead design engineer for emergency separation device on International Space Station docking system. - Involved in the design and test of parachute mortars, pyrotechnic initiators, and detonators for the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV). - Recent graduate of NASA Foundations of Influence, Relationships, Success, and Teamwork (FIRST) - a competitive year long program that helps groom the future leaders of the Agency. - Helped design and execute a program for Johnson Space Center that recruits the Center's top innovators to advance research and development projects, get involved in outreach, and provide strategic guidance to the Center for technology investments. |
| James Stoffel james.stoffel@gmail.com BS, 2008 Mechanical/Propulsion Engineer Sierra Nevada Corporation (formerly Spacedev) |
Design, analysis, fabrication, and testing of liquid & hybrid rocket propulsion systems. Current Programs: -Spaceshiptwo (SS2) -CCDev (COTS/Dreamchaser) |
| Joni DeBoever joni.deboever@lmco.com BS, 2007 Systems Integration and Test Engineer Lockheed Martin Space Systems |
Currently leading test operations for both the MAVEN and ISIS propulsion systems and supporting various launch campaigns with vehicle propellant loading. |
| LaDonna Handugan lhandugan@gmail.com BS, 2007 Design & Analysis Engineer, Avionics Boeing |
LaDonna is a design and analysis engineer for Boeing in Everett, WA. She is working on the Flight Management Systems for the 737, 747, 777, and KC-46A programs. |
| Rob Heavey mheikell@gmail.com BS, 2007 Engineer Aerovel Corporation |
Rob has been working for the start-up company Aerovel Corporation since January 2008. Currently he works on mechanical design and prototype development. |
| Matt Heikell rob@aerovelco.com BS, 2007 Analytical Engineer United Launch Alliance |
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| Kyle R. Hutnik skimania18@yahoo.com BS, 2007 Engineer Boeing |
Currently working on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner in a tools and process capacity. I have been developing the tools and defining the processes used by wire design for designing the electrical systems on the 787. |
| Gregory R. Quetin gquetin@gmail.com BS, 2007 Mechanical Engineer NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
Optomechanics on Next Generation Imaging Spectrometer. |
| Melissa (Chu) Robbins BS, 2007 Engineer Boeing |
Melissa works for Flight Test Operations at Boeing in St. Louis, Missouri. She and her husband, fellow AA alum John Robbins, have one daughter. |
| Alec Sabin BS, 2007 Staff Engineer, Cabin Systems, Continental Airlines |
Alec is a staff engineer for Continental Airlines in Houston, Texas. He and his wife live in the Spring area. |
| Angela Stickle angela_stickle@brown.edu BS, 2007 Postdoctoral Fellow Johns Hopkins University |
Postdoctoral fellow in the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute. Designing and conducting experiments to determine material models and scaling laws for geologic materials failing at high rates. |
| Sheng Wei (Jonny) Tsai jonnytsw@gmail.com MSAA 2007 Automatic Flight Control Systems Engineer Honda Aircraft |
I have been serving as an cognizant/systems engineer for the AFCS system for the new Honda Jet aircraft since April of 2010. I was glad to be part of the engineering crew involved with the first flight of the first FAA conforming Honda Jet aircraft. |
| Jonathan H. Tu BS 2007 Graduate Student Princeton University |
Pursuing a Ph.D. in flow control, focusing on reduced-order modeling and a dynamical systems approach to fluid dynamics. |
| David Adamson BS, 2006 Flight Test Engineer Boeing |
Propulsion Flight Test Engineer working mostly on the 787 program. Blythe and I just had our first child, a baby girl. Still hard to believe being a parent is so challenging and so much fun! |
| Mazyar Amin mazamin@yahoo.com MS 2006, PhD 2010 Postdoctoral Fellow Saint Louis University |
Research Associate at College of Engineering. |
| Karsten Egert BS, 2006 Airplane Level Integration Team Boeing |
Focal- 787-9 Rapid Decompression Analysis Focal- 787-9 Part to Part Interference Software Tool |
| Amer Fejzic afejzic@mit.edu BS, 2006 Graduate Research Assistant, MIT, Space Systems Laboratory |
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| Michael Frostad rocketmj582@gmail.com MS, 2006 Ascent Entry Controls Engineer, ERC, Inc. |
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| Sean Howe sean.p.howe@boeing.com BS - 2006, MSAA - 2011 Product Development Aerodynamics Engineer Boeing |
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| Adam Senta adam.senta@hexcel.com MS, 2006 Design Lead, MRB, Test Engineer |
Working with our new product called HexMC that's going on the 787 and A350. |
| Philip Weber pdweber@gmail.com BS, 2006 Flight Ops Engineer Southwest Airlines |
I just moved to Texas to work as a Flight Operations Engineer with Southwest Airlines. I previously had spent 3 years at Boeing; 2 years on the 787 program as a Flight Test Engineer and 1 year in Flight Operations Engineering. Prior to Boeing I spent a year at Raisbeck Engineering in Seattle as an Aeronautical and Flight Test Engineer. |
| Josh Sementi jsementi@gmail.com PhD, 2005 Lead Engineer TLG Aerospace |
Aeroelasticity, Static Loads, Dynamic Loads, and a little CFD for fun. |
| 2004-2000 | |
| Steven M. Nielson smniels@myuw.net BS, 2004 Quality Engineer SeniorStream Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company |
Previous work includes QA Engineering on Military Communication Satellites, and QA Engineering Lead on the Orion Human Space Flight Denver Operations for Structures and Mechanisms supporting Pad Abort 1, GSE, and initial design of the production vehicle. |
| Joshua Brost Josh.Brost@Gmail.com MSA, 2004 Manager of Business Development SpaceX |
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| Christopher Deards cldeards@gmail.com MS 2003, PhD 2010 Senior Aerospace Engineer Lockheed Martin Aeronautics |
Plasma Sciences Next generation aircraft and weapons design |
| Benjamin Joseph benjo@alum.mit.edu BS, 2003 Senior Navigation Engineer Sensor Platforms, Inc |
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| Joshua P Leingang Batölein joshuapet@gmail.com BS, 2002 Retrofit and Repair Engineer The Boeing Company |
After graduating I supported the Mars Gravity Project a little longer, had a 2 month internship at Andrews Space, then worked at Electroimpact in Mukilteo with David Landon. In 2004 moved to the bay area in California to work at Lockheed Martin on Special Programs thanks to Paul Forquera passing my resume around. Stayed there just under 2 years, then moved back to Washington to work on F-22 at Boeing near Boeing Field. In 10/2007 I transferred to the Propulsion Systems Division (PSD) in Commercial Aircraft in Renton. I worked on various engines within PSD including 737, 747, 767, and 777. In 4/2011 I transferred to the Commercial Aviation Services division of Boeing. Currently supporting the 737 Structural Repair Manual (SRM) |
| Douglas Browning dab02@u.washington.edu BSE, 2002 Senior Mechanical Engineer United Launch Alliance |
Propulsion system design for the Atlas V and Delta IV rockets. |
| Katherine Ready BS, 2002 Mechanical Engineer, Lockheed Martin |
After graduating, Josh Leingang helped me get a job with Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale, CA. After being there for 3 years, I moved out to DC. Still with Lockheed Martin, I design stowage for crew aids and tools to be used by astronauts for the Hubble's last servicing mission. My husband, Devin, and I are expecting our first child in September. |
| Steve Selis BS - 2002, MAE - 2003 Engineer Boeing |
Aerodynamics Stability & Control Lead for 737,727,707 Fleet Support |
| John Funk john.e.funk@navy.mil BS, 2001 Aerospace Engineer United States Navy |
I am the mechanical systems lead for the Navy and Marine Corps EA-6B Prowler program. Major highlights include being lead onsite engineer & investigator for several major mishaps. Been able to travel the world supporting the Prowler. Married with a 2 yr old son. Enjoy getting back to the Pacific Northwest. |
| Joshua Lanman joshlanman@hotmail.com BS, 2001 Stress Engineer, D3 Technologies |
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| Nujoud Fahoum Merancy BS, 2001 Senior Consultant Booz Allen Hamilton |
NASA Orion Project Office in the Vehicle Systems Performance and Analysis Team. Primary duties include analysis integration and oversight for various aspects of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control Subsystem and the CEV Aerosciences Project. |
| Daren Welsh BS, 2001 EVA Flight Controller and Instructor NASA MOD |
I was the lead EVA Task instructor and flight controller for ISS Increment 18 and Shuttle mission STS-129. Now I am the operations lead for Desert RATS, where NASA will test Constellation Lunar Surface Systems in a simulated 14-day Lunar mission. |
| Jennifer Mendeck (Sheppard) BS, 2000 Mission Operations Group Leader NASA Johnson Space Center |
I've been at NASA since graduation. I spent 8 years working as a Flight Dynamics Officer (Space Shuttle flight controller). For the last year I have been the technical lead for the Visiting Vehicle Officer ISS flight controllers, who work with international partners and US companies that provide automated cargo vehicles to the ISS. Look for me on LinkedIn! |
| Arti Nadkarni BS, 2000 Flight Controls Engineer Boeing |
I am involved in the development and testing of the Flight Controls system for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner. After spending four years in Tucson, AZ working for Raytheon after graduation, my husband Farshad Forouhar (BS 99) and I moved back to Seattle in 2004 and are happily settled into our home in North Seattle! |
| 1999-1995 | |
| Shahin Afshari shahin.afshari@boeing.com BS, 1999 Engineer Boeing Loads and Dynamics |
787 Program |
| Benjamin Davenport davenportbm@gmail.com BS, 1999 Major United States Marine Corps |
Chinese Olmsted Scholar. Currently studying Chinese Mandarin. Preparing to attend graduate school in Shanghai, Fudan University, to study Chinese Diplomacy and International Relations. |
| Brian Stoeffler brianstoeffler@msn.com MS, 1999 Principal Systems Engineer Raytheon |
I've been at Raytheon since graduation developing 6DOF simulations and guidance and control algorithms. |
| Apostolos "Laki" Vlachos lvlachos@alumni.washington.edu BS, 1999 Principal Systems Engineer LinQuest Corporation |
I'm currently working for LinQuest Corporation as a systems engineer, and enjoying life with my wife and two sons. |
| Joseph Armas joe@gvkecs.com BS, 1998 Vice President GVK Elevator Consulting Services |
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| Heather Seymour Krouse heatherkrause@aol.com MS, 1998 Financial Advisor RBC Wealth Management |
Personal: private pilot's license; Work: applying numerical methods and common sense to investment portfolios. |
| Vin Lenbury vin_road_king@mac.com BS, 1998 First Officer Boeing 777fleet Thai Airways International Co., Ltd. |
Currently, I am flying in the Boeing 777 fleet at Thai Airways after first starting out flying the Airbus A300-600. The background knowledge gained during my time at AA and the year after graduating at Boeing has been invaluable to my being where I am now. |
| Douglas J. MacSparran dmacsparran@jyahoo.com BS, 1998 Flight Test Engineer AeroTEC |
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| Jose Valdez dondi_valdez@patts.edu.ph BS 1998, MS 2003 College President and Chief Operating Officer PATTS College of Aeronautics |
Accreditation of College's BS Aeronautical Engineering by the local accreditation body. |
| Rob Jarrell seafan1970@yahoo.com MS, 1997 Dynamics Analyst Rolls Royce Corporation |
Rotor dynamics analysis and whole engine modeling for ADVENT engine program. |
| Christian Hoi Le christian.h.le@lmco.com BS, 1997 Certified Principal Engineer Lockheed Martin Space Systems |
I'm the principal engineer for Solar Array Composites Substrates and Yoke/Booms for multiple satellite programs. |
| Jason Maxwell BS, 1997 Director of Quality Assurance PaySimple |
After working for Boeing on the 747 engine-to-wing strut I transitioned into software. I'm currently the head of QA for PaySimple, a small startup that processes on-line payments and works with American Express and other large credit card companies. |
| Peter Vitt, MS thevitts@juno.com MS, 1997 Student Pilot USAF |
I'm a student pilot at the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program, Wichita Falls, TX. Graduation is April 2, followed by further training in a specific fighter aircraft (or a tour as an instructor here). Putting my energy conversion training to good use by turning a lot of jet fuel into kinetic energy! |
| Jerome Curlier jcurlier@webisoft.com MS, 1996 Executive Director WebiSoft |
Web Sites Design and Hosting (http://www.webisoft.com) |
| Michael Forney, BS mforney@oz.net BS, 1996 Senior Technical Representative keane |
Senior Technical Representative for a team of Microsoft Windows95 support engineers. Web page development. I led the first manned expedition to the Martian surface. Still stuck on the Martian surface although, Kilroy was here, and I am being held hostage by Marvin. |
| Brian R. Joseph josephb@eglin.af.mil MS, 1996 Systems Engineer US Air Force |
I am a development engineer for the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) at Eglin AFB, FL. I work on missile improvements to the control and propulsion section. |
| Christian Kim, BS christian.k.kim@boeing.com BS, 1996 Design Engineer BCAG Structures |
Working towards MSME and who knows what's next. |
| Ki-Seuk Lee klee@ktl.re.kr BS 1996, MSAA 1998 Manager, International Certification & Cooperation Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL) |
International Electrotechnical Commission Member and Standardization Expert. |
| Scott Nelson scottnelson@ec.rr.com BS, 1996 Mechanical Design Engineer GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy |
Lead design engineer for Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) control rods. I'm married with three children, loving life at the beach in Wilmington, NC. |
| Ed Odell edwin.h.odell@lmco.com BS, 1996 Software Engineer Lockheed Martin Astronautics |
I develop software for the Mars Surveyor spacecraft. Just finished work on two spacecraft going to Mars, one orbiting and the other landing on the surface and I am currently designing software for two more being launched toward Mars in the year 2001. |
| Daniel L. Pasco daniel.l.pasco@lmco.com MS, 1996 Flight Software Engineer Lockheed Martin Astronautics |
Flight software (power and attitude control) for a variety of space craft. Also working in Advanced Planetary Programs group on ISRU based Mars exploration and various Discovery proposals. |
| Richard Warwick richard.w.warwick@lmco.com MS, 1996 Senior Engineer Lockheed Martin Astronautics |
Systems Engineer for Advanced Planetary Programs (Mars, Discovery, etc.) |
| James Faber faberjtw@mhs.elan.af.mil BS, 1995 Engineer-Flight Testing USAF |
No I didn't join the Air Force; I'm just working at Edwards AFB as a civilian. My basic job description is: Conducting and reporting on flight and ground test in the areas of flying qualities, performance, flight control systems, flight simulators, and propulsion systems. Determining specification compliance and mission suitability for aircraft and flight simulators. Studying project directive, detail specifications, and results of contractor development testing. Preparing test plan which specifies test instrumentation, test loading, test configurations, test methods, data processing requirements, support requirements, test schedule and manpower requirements. Performing technical analysis and interpreting data for comparison with applicable specifications as required. |
| James S. Ferguson jsf537@naic.wpafb.af.mil BS, 1995 Developmental Engineer United States Air Force |
Currently working in the Air-to-Surface missile division in the National Air Intelligence Center. |
| Patrick Headstrom patrick.a.headstrom@boeing.com BS, 1995 Structures Engineer Boeing Commercial Airplane Group |
Structures design engineer. |
| Edward LeMaster lemaster@sun-valley.stanford.edu BS, 1995 PhD Student Stanford University |
Developing GPS navigation systems to aid in NASA's Mars exploration program. |
| Chia-Chung Li jason_lee@ecomsoft.com.tw MSc, 1995 Sales Manager Ecomsoft Software Co. Ltd. |
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| Karen Mark Karen.Mark@lmco.com BS, 1995 Sr. Mechanical Testing Engr Lockheed Martin Skunkworks |
Providing support to a variety of programs (X-33 & JSF included) |
| Laurie Nill ldnill@syr.edu MS, 1995 PhD Student Syracuse University |
I am currently working on my PhD at Syracuse University in their Center for Hypersonics. I'm performing experiments on different inlet geometries for hypersonic airbreathing propulsion |
| Tony Simpson A&BSimpson@mhiconn.net MS, 1995 F-16 Pilot 389th Fighter Squadron, USAF |
Just returned from enforcing the Southern No Fly Zone in Iraq and validating the superiority of American built aircraft over Former Soviet Union Surface to Air Missiles. |
| David E. Taflin PhD, 1995 CFD Research Engineer Amtec Engineering, Inc |
A wife, two kids, a full-time job and the Naval Reserve keep me plenty busy. |
| Mark Yee MS, 1995 Noise Engineer Boeing Commercial Airplanes |
I do exterior and interior noise projections for new/derivative airplane concepts. |
| 1994-1990 | |
| Scott D. Anderson andersco@pweh.com BS, 1994 Engineer Pratt & Whitney, UTC |
Aerothermal Engineer for Large Commercial Engine combustors. Working on emissions reductions. |
| Brian Geppert geppert@aa.washington.edu BS, 1994 |
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| Dan Bannerman daniel.j.bannerman@boeing.com BS, 1993 Delivery Support and Flight Test Engineer Boeing Commercial Airplane |
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| Pietro Illuminati pietro4f@gmail.com MSAA, 1993 Director of Procurement Augusta Westland Helicopters |
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| Amber Koch Kemmerling a_kemmerling@hotmail.com BS, 1993 Network Systems Safety and Certification Engineer Boeing |
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| Peter Sawyer kovacs@accessone.com BS, 1993 |
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| Gretchen Swanson gmswanson@compuserve.com BS, 1993 LTJG, Naval Aviator Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 15 U.S. Navy |
As of April '98, I'm a Navy helicopter pilot, and I'm getting ready to deploy on my first 6 month cruise on board the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). We're supposed to arrive in the Persian Gulf in late May and stay there for four months. It's a far cry from what I studied at the UW, but I'm generally having a good time. Hi to everyone from the class of '93, and to the UWAL gang of '92 and '93! |
| Juan Carlos Varela jcvarela71@yahoo.com BS, 1993 Director Johnson Johnson |
Responsible for the orthopedics and neurosurgery business unit. |
| Vittorio Bombelli vittorio.bombelli@ri.dasa.de ME, 1992 Program Manager DaimlerChrysler Aerospace |
Program Manager for space propulsion systems, including Ariane Upper Stage and Satellites. |
| Bob Cleaves bcleaves@neologics.com MS, 1992 Software Engineer eoTek, Inc. |
Java software development, internet applications. |
| Bryan Johnson bryanj@nwrain.com BS, 1992 Project Engineer Exotic Metals Forming Company |
I am primarily a tool designer and planner for manufacturing of Titanium and Inconel aircraft engine duct assemblies for customers such as: Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, and Allied Signal. |
| Scott Orr BS 1992, MS 1993 Engineer Caterpillar, Inc. |
Design validation engineer, for CAT's C175 engine program. |
| Samuel J. Alhadeff salhadeff@heath.com MS, 1991 Sr. Stress Engineer Hexcel Corporation |
Work: Stress support for commercial aircraft interior modifications and re-configurations. Stress analysis of interiors components and support structure and back-up primary structure. PATRAN/NASTRAN finite element modeling. Custom software development for engineering department. |
| Larry Fransson larry@fransson.us BS, 1991 Pilot Executive Flight, Inc. |
As the fixed wing provider for Airlift Northwest, I am flying medically configured Lear 35s throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. |
| Rich Johnson richard.k.johnson@boeing.com BS, 1991; MS, 1993 Systems Stress Manager, The Boeing Company |
Currently I lead a 40-person team responsible for the structural design, testing, certification, and support of all aircraft systems on the 747/767/777 aircraft and their derivitives. |
| Chris McLean cmclean@amelia.sp.trw.com MS, 1991 TRW |
Senior member of the technical staff. |
| John J. O'Callaghan ocallaj@ntsb.gov MS, 1991 |
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| Michael Shepherd michael.shepherd@edwards.af.mil MS 1991 Director of Technical Support USAF Test Pilot School |
- Flight Instructor Nav/WSO T-38. - Platform Instructor for Aircraft Dynamics & Control and Systems Integration Flight Test. - Our section at TPS is responsible for aircraft telemetry, simulators, aircraft modification and computer software & networks. |
| Barry Teschlog Barry.Teschlog@JSF.Boeing.com BS, 1991 Mass Properties Engineering Boeing |
As of March 1999 I'm working Mass Properties issues on the Boeing X-32 Joint Strike Fighter program in Palmdale, California. I previously worked mass properties on both the Wing and Aft Fuselage of the F-22 Raptor for Boeing. |
| Alan Booth Alan.Booth@PSS.Boeing.com BS, 1990 Lead Engineer, Flight Test Boeing |
Completing basic cert of the 757-300. I'm also a Grandpa now! |
| Kamal V. Desai kvdesai@yahoo.com BS - 90, MS - 91, MSE - 93 Aerospace and Defense Education Programs Wind River Systems |
Development of Education Programs for various Military and Aerospace Companies. |
| Drew C. Gonzalez GonzoFLyer@aol.com BS, 1990 Lt Col Washington Air National Guard |
Fighter Officer at the Western Air Defense Sector, Joint Base Lewis-McChord |
| John Iacometti jiacomet@ball.com BS, 1990 Senior Engineer Ball Aerospace |
Structural design and mechanical configuration for Ball's commercial satellite bus. |
| Yvonne (Lysne) McCarty yvonne.mccarty@comcast.net BS, 1990 Senior Associate Point B Solutions Group |
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| Mark B. Pederson m_pederson@ml.com BSAA, 1990 Vice President & Financial Advisor Merrill Lynch Wealth Management |
Mark joined Merrill Lynch in 1999 and is a Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor in the firms Bellevue office. He holds the CFM designation and is a Portfolio Manager in the Personal Investment Advisory Program. Mark received his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Washington in 1990 and holds an MBA in Finance. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he served as a Naval Flight Officer -- accumulating nearly 1,000 hours in F-14 and FA-18 fighter aircraft. He's a graduate of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN). Mark resides in Snoqualmie with his wife, Melissa, and daughter Lauren. |
| Debra S. Nelson nelsontd@gte.net MS, 1990 |
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| Randy Weaver Randall.Weaver2@PSS.Boeing.com BS, 1990 Lead Engineer Boeing |
Lead Engineer for 777 fuselage, cargo system support structure, door cut-out structure. Prior, 777 Major Static and Fatigue test program. M/S: 08-AC |
| Randy Weaver RJAZJW@aol.com BS, 1990 Engineering Supervisor B/E Aerospace |
Flight Structures |
| Rich Welnick BS, 1990 787 Major Project & Technology Director Boeing Commercial Airplanes 787-9 Development |
Recently returned to the 787 Program for Boeing to lead the 787 Major Projects and Technology Organization which oversees new technology projects targeted at the 787-9 Airplane. |
| 1989-1985 | |
| Nate Kowash nskowash@rockwellcollins.com BS, 1989 Programs Manager Rockwell Collins |
Head Up Guidance Systems |
| Melanie Miller mjmiller@ems.jsc.nasa.gov BS '89, MS '91 Lead of ISS Reconfiguration NASA JSC |
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| Lt. Col. Forrest Olson BS, 1989 Non-Standard Aviation & Aviation Foreign Internal Defense Lead HQ Air Force Special Operations Command |
Requirements Development, Acquisition/Sustainment, & Program Management for NSAv and AvFID Programs |
| Neil C. Phelps BS 89, MS 95 Lead Reliability Engineer Boeing Commercial Airplanes |
Provide leadership and project management for a group of engineers responsible for assessing the reliability and safety of all subsystems related to the 747-8 airplane development program. |
| Kim Fallat Graham kim@evergreendanceacademy.com BS, 1988 Owner Evergreen Dance Academy |
Opened a dance studio in 2001 called Evergreen Dance Academy. Now running the studio, as well as teaching ballet and Pilates. |
| Dave Krismer david.krismer@aerojet.com BS, 1988 Chief Engineer Aerojet |
Currently leading the development of propulsion hardware for next generation human rated spacecraft. |
| Venus Lusterio k8isgr8@att.net BS, 1988 Senior Engineering Specialist - Lead of Stress Department Airbus North American Engineering |
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| Drew Magill drewandkari@home.com BS, 1988 Regional Director, Marketing Boeing Commpany, ALP Group |
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| Adnan Eroglu adnan_eroglu@hotmail.com MSc - 1987, PhD - 1991 Expert Alstom Power |
Gas turbine development for thermal power plants, specializing in low emission combustion. |
| Rolf Hamerquist rhamerquist@hotmail.com MS, 1987 Senior Stress Analyst DER Engineering |
Currently working with an engineering firm providing analysis for aircraft modifications, primarily ones requiring STC's. Aiming to get my DER ticket in Fatigue & Fracture in the next few years. Worked structures at the old LTV missiles group. Moved back to Seattle to work on the Boeing 777 in the Wheel Well, Outboard Wing, and Aft Fuselage. Headed down to McDonnell in St. Louis, and stayed in their Phantom Works Prototype center for a few years. Boeing then paid 16 billion dollars to get me back, so I left again. Started working on the Visionaire Vantage, but they couldn't meet their payroll. This was a problem. Now I've ended up in Colorado Springs. Married to a wonderful woman with 3 fantastic kids. She has to be great to put up with me. |
| Tom Helgeson thomas.r.helgeson@boeing.com BS, 1987 F-22 Support Services The Boeing Company |
Senior Manager for F-22 Raptor Mods and Heavy Maintenance, Customer Services and the Elmendorf AFB Site. |
| Christopher D. Moen cmoen@sandia.gov BS - 87, MS - 88 Manager, Mechanics of Materials Sandia National Laboratories |
Advanced transportation technologies; solid-state hydrogen storage; hydrogen fuel cell and infrastructure safety, codes and standards; computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer. |
| Matt Peterson matthew.w.peterson@boeing.com BS, 1987 Boeing |
Work:Boeing-Structures Design, 747,767,777 Fuselage, Wing, Doors and Landing Gear, Knowledge Based Engineering - Design Automation using ICAD |
| Jared Smith jared.smith@cobham.com BS, 1987 Sr. Engineer SPARTA Defense Sector, dba Cobham |
Guiding SMC's critical technologies and industrial base investigation activities. |
| Don Stevenson BS, 1987 Deputy Director - Altitude Control Propulsion Systems Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne |
Direct development and production activities at Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne in the area of divert and attitude control propulsion systems for missile defense and space systems. Previously chief engineer for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) propulsion system. |
| Stephen H. Ward shbward@aol.com MS, 1987 Principal Lead Engineer Boeing Commercial Airplanes |
Composite Structures |
| Dean Matro dmatro808@gmail.com BS, 1985 Manager of Program Administration STI Medical Systems |
Aloha from Hawaii! After UW graduation, I spent the next 7 years in the Air Force working as a manufacturing/QA manager on the Maverick missile system, then received my MS in contract management from AFIT. I currently work for a medical company, transitioning great ideas into medical products. I'm married to Jill and we have four children. And I love rooting for the Seattle Sounders every chance I get! |
| Susan Monk semonk@sbcglobal.net BS, 1985 Actuarial Associate Americo Life, Inc. |
Earned my MS in Mathematics in 1990, during my time in the Air Force. I'm now an actuary doing life insurance and annuity product development. Hope to see more of my classmates on here! |
| Tim Nelson BS 1985, MS 1989 Associate Technical Fellow Boeing Commercial Airplanes |
I work in Flight Operations Engineering, developing procedures to allow 787s to fly with inoperative equipment. I also provide flight operations support to several Boeing customer airlines in Western Europe, helping them with airplane performance, flight crew procedures, airplane dispatch deviations, etc. In the late 80s / early 90s, I was a stability & control engineer on the 777 program, and was part of the team which developed the 777 pitch axis control law. My wife Debbie (MSAA 1990) and I have a wonderful son, daughter, and a golden retrieverish mutt. |
| Scott Rodgers scott.rodgers61@gmail.com BS, 1985 New Breed Logistics Buyer |
Spent 11 years in the Air Force immediately after graduation, serving as a navigator on C-130s and MC-130s, mostly in the Far East. I've been working in purchasing since I got out, and now work with a company that supports Boeing as a 3PL. |
| Mark Simon mark.simon@egginc.com MS, 1985 NW Regional Sales Engineer EG&G Engineered Products |
I sell 'engineered products' to the aerospace and semiconductor equipment manufacturers in the region. I'm married with 3 three children. I met my wife at the UW in a Fortran class (she's a ME turned mom). Hi to all my former classmates and instructors! Feel free to email and say hello. |
| 1984-1980 | |
| Tim Cacanindin artemio.cacanindin@edwards.af.mil BS 1984, MS 1985 Chief, Performance & Flying Qualities Flight B Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB, CA |
I am currently at Edwards AFB getting paid to be (notice I didn't say "working as") the chief of a "Flight" of engineers, all of whom conduct performance & flying qualities tests for the USAF on aircraft such as the Global Hawk, F-16, F-35, T-38, and assorted bombers and cargo aircraft. I came to Edwards immediately following graduation in 1985, and have loved being here ever since I arrived. Programs I have been assigned to during my career include the F-16, B-2, F-15, and the F-35; in late 2008 I was finally yanked off the flight line and now get to oversee the activities of some of the brightest engineers I have ever been privileged to know. My wife, Connie (UW BS in Nursing, '85) and I have 4 kids; as of Oct 09, our 3 boys are in college and our daughter is finishing middle school. Life is great; I even get to come to work at Edwards' "Husky Corner", where I am surrounded by UW alums Fred Webster and Frank Brown. |
| Alek Komarnitsky Homepage BS, 1984 |
Following graduation, Alek spent 4 years as an Air Force Officer doing weapons research ("it blowed up real good"), the next 6 years a Network/Systems Manager for two Boulder, Colorado software start-ups where he built the computing infrastructures from scratch. He then moved over to the Fortune 100 world where he has been a "Chief Technologist" for the last decade providing IT support for (literally) rocket scientists. Along the way, he picked up a MBA (heaven forbid!) from CU-Boulder. He enjoys living in Boulder, Colorado with his lovely wife Wendy and two sons Dirk & Kyle ... plus bazillions of Christmas lights which provided his 15 minutes of world-wide fame. Way more than you want to know can be found at my homepage. |
| Peter Benda MS, 1983 President PortReal, LLC |
I run PortReal (portreal.com) which provides tools and research on real estate for private and institutional investors. My career has included 7 years as an aeronautical engineer and nearly 20 years in management consulting, startups, and executive roles. I am married with 2 children and a dog, living near Richmond, VA. |
| Jeffrey P. Joyce jeffreyjoyce@sprintmail.com BS, 1983 Major USAF |
Recently re-assigned to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in the Washington DC area. |
| Louis "Chip" Skala cskala@aol.com BS, 1983 Owner, Pilot Metal Shorts, United Airlines |
Owner of Metal Shorts. A steel and aluminum distribution company. In the summer of 2011, we are relocating to a newer, larger warehouse just a few blocks north of the Boeing Museum of Flight. Currently a pilot at United Airlines. Retired from the USAF in 2004. |
| Jack D. Mattingly jmatt@seattleu.edu PhD, 1982 Associate Prof. Mechanical Eng. Seattle University |
Teaching courses in basic and applied thermodynamics, heat transfer, gas turbine engines, turbomachinery, and design at Seattle University. Teaching professional courses in Aircraft Engine Design and fundamentals of gas turbine engines to engineers employed by industry, government, and academia. Developing improved teaching materials to support these professional courses. My main hobbies are cruising Puget Sound in our 36' sailboat and playing with our six grandchildren. |
| Stewart Baillie stewart.baillie@nrc.ca BS, 1981 Director Flight Research Laboratory, IAR, NRC Canada |
Following graduation, I went south to get an M.Sc in Aeronautics from Caltech. I then returned home to Canada and a research position at the Flight Research Laboratory. After 17 years of research I find myself as the Director of the Laboratory. My organization can best be described by looking at: http://www.nrc.ca/iar |
| Fredrick Webster resua3f5@verizon.net BS '81 Flight Controls and Flying Qualities Technical Expert Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB, CA |
Have spent the last 28 plus years doing stability and control,flight controls and Handling Qualities flight testing on Air Force aircraft at the Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC), Edwards AFB, CA. Have worked on B-52s, F-15s, X-29, T-1A, F-22, F-16s, C-17s and many others. Currently am technically in charge of advancing the state of the art for aircraft stability and control, flight controls and Handling Qualities flight testing for the AFFTC. Am also responsible for training amd mentoring our young engineers in the same disciplines. Obtained my BS from UW in 1981 and attended Graduate School at same in 1986/87. |
| Yaghoob S Ebrahimi yaghoobe@aa.washington.edu MS & Ph.D, 1980 Engineer/Scientist, Boeing Affiliate Associate Professor Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics University of Washington |
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| Scott Linn splinn@whidbey.com BS, 1980 Retired Boeing Flight Test |
Retired from Boeing after 30 years, most of it as a Flight Test Engineer. I also did graduate work in Human Factors and I am a consultant. I went back to Flight Test as a contract engineer from 2010 to 2012 to work on the 787-8 and 747-8 flight test programs. Currently, life's a beach on Whidbey Island. |
| 1979-1975 | |
| John Rule jrule@aascworld.com BSAA - 79, BSIE - 79, MSAE - 84 CEO Applied Aerospace Structures Corp (AACS) |
Been CEO of Applied Aerospace Structures Corp (AASC) since 1999. We manufacture lightweight composite structures for aircraft and spacecraft. |
| 1974-1970 | |
| Philippe P. Erismann erismanns@wanadoo.fr MS, 1974 |
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| Terry Spath spath@rtgg.com BS, 1974 |
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| J. Paul Wagemann wagemanp@stolz.com BS, 1974 |
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| Michael D. Clarke mapclarke@juno.com MS, 1972 |
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| George J Jorgenson george.j.jorgenson@boeing.com MSAA, 1971 Design Specialist Engineer The Boeing Co |
Working on mechanical/propulsion system design activities on various military and space systems for the Boeing Co. |
| Michael James Ungs michael.ungs@tetratech.com BA - 71, MS - 75, PhD - 81 Principal Scientist Tetra Tech |
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| Dean Weber dean.linda.weber@gmail.com BS, 1971 Pilot, American Airlines |
Retired in 2007 following 21 years as Captain for American Airlines. Flew the B737, BAe-146, MD-80, B757, B767. After graduation in 1971, spent 7 years in USAF as a pilot, then 3 years as an engineer for the Boeing Co., then began airline career. |
| Capt. Steve Westover sbwestover@aol.com BS, 1971 Pilot FedEx |
I am currently a pilot for FedEx, living in the Pacific Northwest, but based in Anchorage. I fly primarily international routes throughout the world. My FedEx carrier follows a 25 year career in the US Navy which began with my graduation in AA and Commissioning from the NROTC program at the University. |
| Dorothy Dick doridick@aol.com BS, 1970 Retired Volunteer |
Travel, golf, volunteer at animal shelter |
| 1969-1960 | |
| Jim Lancaster ljames1@ix.netcom.com PhD 1968 Semi-retired Consultant to Boeing |
I support the Navy P-8A Poseidon program as well as other emerging ISR aircraft programs at Boeing. |
| William F. Carver williamcarver@comcast.net BS 1966 Retired |
William "Bill" Carver (BS 66) retired in January, 2012 after a 45 year career at The Boeing Company, specializing in aeroelastic loads, and flight and wind tunnel testing for loads. Bill retired as an Associate Technical Fellow of The Boeing Co. and Principal Lead of the BCA Loads and Dynamics group responsible for develeopment of aerodynamic databases for transport structural analyses. His career included the 747-100, YC-14, 777-200, 787-8, and 747-8 plus numerous airplane derivatives and preliminary design studies. |
| Loren C. Steinhauer steinhauer@aa.washington.edu BS 66, MS 67, PhD 70 |
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| Dennis Ingebretsen pai@san.rr.com BS, 1965 President Practical Analytics, Inc. |
After serving 5 years in the USAF as an Electronics Warfare Officer on B-52's, and working in the aerospace industry for 25+ years developing unmanned vehicles, I am now an independent consultant for unmanned vehicle system development. One of my greatest joys is the infrequent opportunity to return to UWAL with one of my current projects for wind tunnel testing. |
| Lawrence Malcom lgmalcom@live.com MS, 1965 Senior Principal Engineer, Flight Controls Boeing Retiree |
Now retired, teaching computer classes to adults at the Federal Way Senior Center. |
| Paul T. Soderman psoderman@gmail.com BS - 1965, MS - 1966 Research Group Leader NASA Ames Research Center (retired after 38 years) |
Retired with occasional consulting for the NASA Space Program and companies involved with wind tunnel design or wind tunnel noise control. Volunteer fire fighter and math tutor in the local high school. |
| Ronald E. Hart hartron@att.net BSME 62 |
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| Larry L. Erickson shirlarry@aol.com BS 61, MS 63 |
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| William J. Koselka bjkoselka@earthlink.net MS,1961 Consultant |
After 40 years in space flight operations and planetary exploration, I now consult to companies seeking NASA contracts. One highlight during my time at CalTech was receiving leading credits on the movie The Andromeda Strain for technical direction. |
| Tom Egan nagemot@pacbell.net BS '60, MS '64 Retired |
Currently designing an indoor sundial. (Living in laid back So. Calif., I wouldn't want to have to get up and go out to the back yard to catch the time, would I?) Pursuant to that, I rejuvenated long-dormant skills in geometry, matrix algebra, and spreadsheets. Since retiring from aerospace engineering (mostly in control systems), I earned an MS in Civil Engrg, was elected to the local school board, and joined the board of the local library foundation. Also I'm keeping fed the websites for two not-for-profits. |
| Robert Hobbs bob@hobbs.org BSAE,1960 Retired |
After 3 years in the Air Force and 30 years with Lockheed in Sunnyvale, CA., I retired. Now I do volunteer work keeping the computers running for The Children's Village, a group home of Foster Children. |
| George M. Snyder gsnyder@socal.rr.com BSAE, MSAA, 1960, 64 Attorney Walsworth, Franklin, Bevins & McCall |
After 20+ years in aerospace, primarily with Boeing and McDonnell Douglas, I am now a practicing attorney in Orange County. For many years my emphasis was on engineering related subjects such as aircrash and product liability litigation. |
| Yasuo G. Tokita yas@mwt.com BS '60, MS '64 Chairman MWT Tours and Events |
In the office four days a week. On the golf course on Friday mornings. On the tennis courts six days a week, very early in the morning. Active in the Japanese American Citizens League. Hoping to take in some Husky games in 2010 with the prospects looking favorable with Jake Locker returning. |
| 1959-1940 | |
| Bud Nelson airpecos@pecos.net BS, 1956 Retired |
Enjoying the Sun & Stars, Deep in the Heart of West Texas. I'm slowing down to 6hr/day consulting, the Annual Aircraft Design Short course plus EAA Fly-Ins. Still flying in General Aviation environment. Amazed to see the development of Micro-Processors in PC, Internet, MEMS and the General Aviation Cockpit. Enjoyed a career of projects with; Arlington Aircraft Development(GlaStar), Northrop(YF-23, P-900, F-20), and the Boeing Paper Fighter Co. (ATF, LES, 747/Micro-Ftr, LWF, US/FRG-VSTOL, TFX). |
| Garth Lippmann garth2gv@gv.net BS, 1954 |
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