Mario Blanco

Mario Blanco is a Structural Analyst at Quartus Engineering, with prior experience as a Structural Analysis Engineer at Maxar Technologies and a member of the AeroDesign Team of USC. Mario has demonstrated expertise in stress analysis using traditional methods and advanced FEA models, particularly with Femap and Nastran, and has conducted analyses in compliance with NASA standards. As a Structural Analyst Intern at SSL, Mario engaged in technical discussions with NASA and developed FEMAP API scripts to enhance workflow efficiency. Additionally, Mario served as Treasurer for USC Delta Tau Delta, overseeing a substantial budget, while also holding positions as a Residential Advisor in USC's Summer Programs. Mario earned a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California.