I'm a naval architect and marine engineer based in New York City, with a background in Coast Guard service. My work has covered vessel operations, marine engineering watch, and vessel inspections at the Port of New York. I'm interested in the technical side of maritime work — stability, compliance, and systems — and I'm always looking for interesting problems to dig into.
Subchapter T & K
Hydrostatics & trim
Naval architecture drawings
Propulsion, electrical, HVAC
Vessel design & analysis
USCG & CFR standards
Maintenance planning & coordination
100-ton license, watch standing
Inspecting and evaluating Subchapter T and K vessels at the Port of New York, including stability assessments and plan reviews for small passenger vessels and oceanographic research ships. The work involves applying maritime regulations and engineering judgment to real vessel compliance questions.
Stood engineering watches as Officer in Charge aboard a 378-foot cutter, monitoring and operating shipboard systems during patrol. Also managed preventive and corrective maintenance schedules and helped coordinate depot-level maintenance periods with shore facilities and contractors.
Rotated through watch stations, assisted with navigation planning, and helped with deck department maintenance. A good ground-level look at Coast Guard operations, maritime regulations, and vessel handling.
Raced offshore with the USCGA team and taught sailing to beginners during the summer. Good practice in reading weather, navigating, and working as part of a small crew.
Studied vessel design, marine systems, hydrodynamics, and structural analysis. The program had a practical bent, with coursework informed by Coast Guard operations and regulations.
Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. A first step toward becoming a licensed Professional Engineer.
Obtained a Marine Officer's License from the USCG. The licensing process covered maritime operations, navigation, and safety — useful context for thinking about vessel design from an operational standpoint.