Michelle R.

Michelle R. has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Michelle is currently the Director of Customer Success at NextSilicon, a position they have held since April 2022. Prior to that, they worked as an HPC Developer Relations at NextSilicon from October 2021 to April 2022. Michelle also has experience working at NASA, where they held roles such as Research Aerospace Engineer from September 2020 to October 2021, Research Computer Scientist from June 2020 to September 2020, and Langley Research Center, Pathways Student Trainee from August 2016 to June 2020. Before NASA, Michelle worked as a Student Intern at Langley Research Center and as a Graduate Research Assistant at Old Dominion University. Michelle also gained industry experience as an Engineering Intern at Lockheed Martin and as an Engineering Co-op at United Space Alliance. Overall, Michelle R. has a strong background in technical and research-related roles, with a focus on aerospace engineering and computer science.

Michelle R. began their education journey in 2006 at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Aerospace Engineering (Astronautics) with a minor in Mathematics. Michelle successfully completed their undergraduate studies in 2010.

Following their undergraduate degree, Michelle R. continued their educational pursuits at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University from 2010 to 2012. During this period, they obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a concentration in Electromechanical and Clean Energy Applications.

Michelle R. then enrolled at Old Dominion University in 2013, where they embarked on a comprehensive academic journey. Michelle pursued both a Master of Science (M.S.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Computational and Applied Mathematics. Their studies in this field continued until 2020, indicating a substantial commitment to their academic and research pursuits.

In addition to their formal education, Michelle R. has acquired various professional certifications. Michelle obtained certification as a Certified Engineer for Segment Mating Operations and achieved the level of Level 3 Engineer through the United Space Alliance. Michelle also received certification as an Open Water SCUBA Diver with Enriched Air Nitrox qualification from Scuba Schools International. Furthermore, Michelle R. holds a Private Pilot license issued by the FAA. Additionally, they have completed a course titled "Python for Scientists and Engineers" offered by Enthought, further enhancing their skills in programming and scientific analysis.

Overall, Michelle R. has demonstrated a strong dedication to their education, as evidenced by their extensive academic background and the acquisition of multiple certifications in various fields.