Lafe Wessel

Lafe Wessel is a Research Engineer at Aerostar International, Inc. since August 2022, previously served as a Student and Institutional Research Assistant at Dordt University from August 2019 to May 2022, where Python and R were utilized for data processing and analysis. As a Research Assistant, Lafe contributed to statistical model development for genetic datasets. Lafe interned at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and Collins Aerospace, focusing on software optimization, testing, and compliance with aerospace standards. Earlier roles included customer service and team member positions at various companies, showcasing strong communication and problem-solving skills. Lafe holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Dordt University, completed in 2022.