{ "name": "Lucas Kaiser", "currentJob": "Engineer & Experienced Project Manager", "bio": [ "I am a 2010 graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I completed advanced elective coursework in orbital mechanics, spacecraft control, and propulsion while earning a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering.", "After graduating, I worked as a management consultant and systems engineer for major aviation OEMs and their suppliers. I created and refined complex business processes, facilitated communication and visibility between teams, and designed tools to improve progress towards engineering design and testing milestones. If an engineering program was off-course, I specialized in righting the ship." ], "workExperience": [ { "jobTitle": "Senior Consultant", "organization": "P3 Group", "startDate": "October 2011", "endDate": "August 2015", "duration": "3 years 11 months", "responsibilities": [ "Management consulting for aviation OEMs and their suppliers, specializing in program recovery through process improvement, budget/schedule management, and tool development for performance tracking." ] }, { "jobTitle": "Instructor", "organization": "Mathnasium - The Math Learning Center", "startDate": "November 2010", "endDate": "October 2011", "duration": "1 year", "responsibilities": [ "Developed proper math techniques in students from grades 1-12." ] }, { "jobTitle": "Engineering Intern", "organization": "Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.", "startDate": "May 2008", "endDate": "August 2008", "duration": "4 months", "responsibilities": [ "Performed flood plain analyses; created hydraulic model designs; delineated watersheds, sub-basins, and tributary areas; and determined excavation volumes as part of a team of professional engineers." ] } ], "skills": [ "Matlab", "Engineering", "Labview", " C ", "Fortran", "Systems Engineering", "Aerospace", "Process Improvement", "Program Management", "VBA", "Pro Engineer", "AutoCAD", "Project Management", "CAD", "Aircraft", "Root Cause Analysis", "Inventor", "ANSYS", "Simulink", "Solidworks", "Testing", "Management", "Data Visualization", "STK", "GMAT", "Pro/Engineer", "French", "Python", "NX Unigraphics", "SQL", "Microsoft Excel", "Microsoft Office" ], "educationExperience": [ { "school": "University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign", "basicInfo": [ "Graduate Coursework" ], "startDate": "2015", "endDate": "2015", "grade": "A" }, { "school": "University of Colorado Boulder", "basicInfo": [ "Graduate Coursework" ], "startDate": "2015", "endDate": "2015", "grade": "A" }, { "school": "University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign", "basicInfo": [ "Aerospace Engineering" ], "degree": "BS", "startDate": "2006", "endDate": "2010", "activitiesAndSocieties": "Theta Beta Mach Aerosupport Coalition, AIAA, Illini String Orchestra, Fencing Illini" }, { "school": "smartly MBA" } ], "languages": [ { "language": "English", "proficiency": "(Native or bilingual proficiency)" }, { "language": "French", "proficiency": "(Limited working proficiency)" } ], "unsupported": [ "Courses", "BS, Aerospace Engineering", "University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign", "Aerospace Structures", "AE 322", "Rocket Propulsion", "AE 434", "Spacecraft Attitude Control", "AE 403", "Orbital Mechanics", "AE 402", "Aerospace Propulsion", "AE 433", "Aerospace Systems Design", "AE 440", "Rapid Prototyping & Modeling", "AE 498RPM", "Aerospace Flight Mechanics", "AE 302", "Incompressible / Compressible Flow", "AE 311/312", "Aerospace Dynamics", "AE 352", "Projects", "A Two-Dimensional Path Tracking Control Design For A Planar Quadrotor", "2015 to Present", "Members:Lucas Kaiser", "Application of linear control theory in MATLAB to design a controller for a two-dimensional path tracking", " problem", "Business Aircraft Completions Management", "Established a program management office (processes, tools, and KPIs) for a business aircraft interiors", " program at a Canadian OEM.", "Commercial Aircraft Flight Test Program Management", "2014 to Present", "Development of governance tools and processes for a commercial aircraft flight test program at a Canadian", " OEM", "Commercial Aircraft Ground Test Rig Management", "2013 to Present", "Program schedule improvement and resource management for a commercial aircraft ground test rig upgrade", " at a Canadian OEM", "Oxygen Generator Augmentation", "Root cause analysis of oxygen generator performance for an aviation tier one company in Germany", "Supplier Program Recovery", "2012 to Present", "Construction of a \"program recovery cockpit\", including key performance metrics and automated data", " analysis tools, for an aviation tier one company in Germany", "Supplier Quality Improvement", "- Re-allocated a $2 million engineering development budget to", "- minimize program delay for an aviation tier one company in the United States", "Parts Development Program Launch", "Established efficient resource allocations, standardized reporting, and a preliminary program schedule for an", " aviation tier one company in the United States", "Detailed Design Program Schedule Management", "2011 to Present", "Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams to define and implement a program master schedule", " and schedule management process for an aviation tier one company in the United States", "L2 Space Weather Monitoring", "2010 to Present", "Created a numerical orbit optimizer in MATLAB to define launch windows, delta-Vs, and spacecraft", " trajectories for construction of a nanosatellite constellation at Earth-Sun L2", "Lucas Kaiser", "Engineer & Experienced Project Manager", "4", " people have recommended Lucas", "\"I had the pleasure of working with Luke soon after his graduation. As a recent grad then jumping into a high", "intensity project management consulting environment, Luke's structured problem solving ability, attention", "to detail, and high level of professionalism made him an invaluable asset to the comany. His passion for", "engineering and wealth of knowledge in all things aerospace made working with him a great experience. It", "would definitely be a pleasure to work with Luke again in the future...\"", "— Michael Klopotowski", ", Senior Consultant - Automotive and Aerospace, P3 North America", ", managed", "Lucas at P3 Group", "\"Luke was a superb employee with exemplary math skills. He was collaborative, always willing to take", "on new challenges, and eager to learn. Luke was dedicated to his students. I recommend him highly for a", "position in his chosen field.\"", "— Erin McCune", ", managed Lucas at Mathnasium - The Math Learning Center", "\"I am the Owner and Center Director of Mathnasium – The Math Learning Center located in Glenview, IL.", "Luke has worked for us as an Instructor since Fall 2010. Luke has worked with our students ranging from", "2nd to 10th grade. He also worked with a wide range of students from remedial to gifted. Luke worked in a", "small group setting giving a lot of individualized instruction to our students, including one-on-one tutoring", "with our high school students. Luke is an excellent instructor and has a great rapport with the students.", "He is very confident in his math knowledge which comes across to his students. He is very patient and", "understanding with those needing more attention. Luke is commited to being excellent at what he does and", "is a very motivated individual. I would highly recommend Luke for employment as he has all of the right", "attributes that employers seek for success.\"", "— J Steve Santacruz", ", was Lucas's client", "\"Lucas interened for me two summers ago. He was asked to perform engineering calculations and learn", "computer models for which he did not have a lot of background. I would put Lucas up against 95% of the", "interns who specialize in my area. He showed tremendous ability to learn, retain and excel. I thoroughly", "enjoyed having him work here for the summer and know that he will be successful with his abilities and", "talent.\"", "— Thomas Burke", ", managed Lucas at Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd." ] }