Matthew N. Slaby

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OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a challenging position in Mechanical Engineering utilizing my knowledge and experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Structural Stress Analysis, and Heat Transfer.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Highly proficient using CFD-ACE+, CFD-GEOM, CFD-VIEW, CFD-FASTRAN, CFturbo, FieldView, Gridgen, SolidWorks, AFLR3D, SpaceClaim, Loci/CHEM, ChemKin, OpenFOAM, simFlow, ParaView,Techplot, Simerics® MP, PumpLinx®, OVERFLOW, GASP, CFD2000, NASTRAN, FORTRAN, MSOffice Suite.

Experienced in the development of multiphysics numerical models simulating complex physical phenomena using CFD/FEA to model Mass, Momentum, Heat, and Species Transport, Multiphase Flows (Liquid/Gas, Liquid/Particulates, and Gas/Particulates), Advanced Turbulence Modeling, Structural Dynamics/Stress Analysis, and Combustion. Expert level in Geometry/Grid Generation, the execution of physics solvers to obtain converged solutions, and Post Processing/Data Visualization as well as Documentation of these efforts.

20+ years of experience analyzing multiphysics phenomena using many types of tools and solvers to obtain accurate converged numerical solutions to practical problems. I have modeled multiphysics dynamics extensively using CFD-ACE+ and Simerics MP. My experience includes Fluid/Structure Interaction (FSI) as well as free surface behavior and the transient inertia tensor of free surface flows using Volume-of-Fluid (VOF) approaches.

Supported and promoted presales/post sales efforts through demonstrations and inhouse & online training.

WORK EXPERIENCE

04/2017 to Present: Private Engineering Contractor Inc., Houston, Texas

CFD/Multiphysics Applications Engineer

I performed CFD analysis for clients using the simFlow solver and ParaView for post processing.

simFlow uses OpenFOAM libraries for solver configuration.

03/2011 to 04/2017: Simerics Inc., Huntsville, AL

CFD Applications/Support Engineer & Documentation Specialist

I served as Support Engineer involving technical support for clients using PumpLinx, Simerics MP, Simerics-PD, Simerics-Turbo, and Simerics-Valves. These CFD analysis tools provide accurate virtual testing for the analysis and performance prediction of fluid pumps, motors, compressors, turbines, valves, and complete fluid systems with rotating/sliding components. My responsibilities included training clients how to make effective use of Simerics Inc. products for the attainment of accurate and reliable CFD solutions and educating clients about best CFD practices.

Performed as Principle Technical Documentation Specialist where my responsibilities are to write technical manuals and tutorials for the many modules and templates comprising all Simerics Inc. CFD virtual testing tools.

I have performed FEA/CFD analysis requiring in depth knowledge of statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer for the following devices: Screw & Scroll Compressors, Piston Pumps, Rolling Piston Pumps, Centrifugal & Axial Pumps, Relief Valves (Spool, Ball, Flip), Automatic Transmission Components, Aerospace LOX Turbopumps, Diesel Fuel Injectors, Propellers, Orifice Flows, Turbines, and Motors. The following are instructional videos that I produced while working for Simerics Inc. showing some of the simulations I generated: https://www.youtube.com/user/SimericsPumpLinx.

08/2004 to 10/2010: CFD Research Corporation, Huntsville, AL

CFD/Multiphysics Applications Engineer, Aeromechanics Branch

Served as Senior Support Engineer for NASA MSFC in developing CFD models for Low-Orbit Debris Transport analysis for the Space Shuttle. This includes geometry/grid generation, solver execution for attainment of Multiphysics solutions, post-processing, and data visualization.

Performed geometry/grid generation for the SSME and Launch Pad structures for NASA MSFC using the OVERFLOW flow solver. FieldView was used for post-processing and all results were documented.

Developed the three-dimensional close-proximity ARES Launch Abort Vehicle (LAV) computational model. I generated the geometry and grid for several configurations of the LAV. I also performed post-processing tasks and documentation.

Developed the detailed (including protuberances) ARES Crew Launch Vehicle model for determination of roll characteristics. This involved geometry/grid generation of the exterior flight control hardware.

Performed geometry/grid generation of an integrated inflatable ballute for planetary atmospheric entry. The hypersonic atmospheric entry of the ballute required modeling of the stress management of the internal toroidal substructures which revealed solver inadequacies, the correction of which proved paramount for continued obtainment of funding. I afforded the solution to these problems.

Performed Fluid/Structure Interaction (FSI) analysis for the AGARD Wing model and Delta Wing using the CFD-ACE+ solver. This required geometry/grid generation, model setup, post-processing, and documentation of these efforts. The objective was to compare the CFD solutions with empirical data related to mode shapes, flutter frequencies, and dynamic phase transitions.

Perfected grid modifications for Large Eddy Simulations (LES) solutions of chemically reacting flow fields (Complex Combustion Simulations) CCS. Problems associated with the LES module indicated reformulation key coding components were required. Wall Model reconstruction continued. The grid analysis I performed made the code viable.

Performed fluid flow/heat transfer analysis for the Flexible Engine Diagnostics System Dynamometer. I was responsible for geometry/grid generation, post-processing, and solver execution for attainment of multiphysics solutions, post-processing, data visualization, and documentation.

04/2000 to 08/2004: CFD Research Corporation, Huntsville, AL

CFD/Multiphysics Software Support Engineer, Software Support Branch

Main responsibilities included customer problem management tasks and implementation of software development input protocol.

Have developed advanced techniques for extending CFD-GEOM’s (CFDRC’s primary geometry/grid generation tool) capabilities to mimic advancing grid layers to better resolve Boundary Layers used for prismatic grid generation between arbitrarily shaped surfaces.

Responsible for helping many clients such as the Fluids Group at CATEPILLAR with implementation of cavitation models. This included overcoming convergence problems due to cavitation settings and grid issues. The success of this support was instrumental in the group’s continued use of CFDRC’s products.

Responsible for the CFD-GEOM release notes verification/validation as well as monthly reviews of the CFD-ACE+ (CFDRC’s primary flow solver) modules documentation. Conducted monthly training classes and performed tasks associated with improving the client’s ability to utilize CFDRC’s tools effectively and efficiently. This includes extensive one-on-one training in model development for clients attending training each month.

07/1998 to 03/2000: SY Technology Inc., Huntsville, AL

CFD Applications Engineer

Led the Sapphire Statistical Characterization and Risk Reduction (SSCARR) program where I was responsible for maintaining the database for the sapphire test bars used to test the integrity of the sapphire material used for the observation domes mounted on kill vehicles.

Developed software for the Hypersonic Blunt Body problem used to predict convective heat transfer to the sapphire windows mounted on kill vehicles.

Performed CFD simulations for the Tunnel 9 Aero-Optics Instrumentation Development Project using the density-based code GASP.

08/1996 to 06/1998: Adaptive Research Corporation, Huntsville, AL

CFD Support/Applications Engineer

Served as CFD Support/Applications Engineer where my chief responsibilities were technical support in the areas of sales, software development, and engineering contracts.

Support of the software development consisted of organizing documenting and participating in the software testing of beta versions of CFD2000, a pressure-based code which uses a variation of the PISO (Pressure Implicit with Splitting of Operator) algorithm which is an extension of the SIMPLE (Semi-Implicit Method for Pressure Linked Equations) algorithm.

My responsibilities in Technical Support consisted of performing analysis of flow fields generated using CFD2000 related to contract work and the documentation of such efforts.

Additional responsibilities included conducting CFD2000 training classes and the development of the training manuals.

05/1995 to 08/1996: Adaptive Research Corporation, Huntsville, AL

CFD Code Development Consultant

Worked as a consultant in the development of software performing a complete ramjet cycle analysis of hypersonic vehicles. This code combines elements from unstructured Euler solution methodologies in CFD and a ramjet cycle analysis in two or three dimensions.

Responsibilities included extensive modification of existing code to include unstructured adaptive grid capabilities for the two-dimensional option, development of the three-dimensional option for structured grids, and general debugging of existing code.

03/1992 to 02/1994: University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL

Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant

Worked as a Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant performing research into multiphase flows (primarily gas into liquid flows) and teaching mechanical engineering classes.

03/1989 to 05/1991: Teledyne Brown Engineering, Huntsville, AL

Structural Dynamics/Stress Analyst, Space Programs Division

Performed classical stress analysis for equipment mounted in Spacelab, mainly using NASTRAN. Project experience includes integrating Finite Element Models (FEMs), provided by each experiment’s principle investigator into Spacelab Racks FEMs according to the designer’s configurations dictated by module constraints and structural/mechanical requirements.

I was responsible for stress analysis of the Spacelab Racks and Payload support hardware with emphasis on the Experiment-to-Rack and Rack-to-Module interfaces, detailed Rack structural analysis, and Rack dynamic characteristics.

EDUCATION

M.S.M.E. University of Alabama, Huntsville, AL Mechanical Engineering 1994

B.S.M.E. Auburn University, Auburn, AL Mechanical Engineering 1988

MAJOR: Mechanical Engineering MINOR: Propulsion and Advanced Mathematics

THESIS TOPIC: Supersonic multiphase turbulent jet flow. Investigation of supersonic discharge of air into water using classical and numerical analysis culminating in the development of a new turbulence model based on Void Fraction presence.

AWARDS – Debris Trajectory Risk Assessment Program for the Space Shuttle Technology Transfer Award from NASA MSFC, 2008

PUBLICATIONS – Master’s Thesis: Theoretical Analysis of a Submerged Two-Phase Turbulent Jet, 1994

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