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About Me

Joe Gilliard

Completions Stress Engineer at Gulfstream

Contact

Joe@joegilliard.com

Savannah, Georgia

Professional Experience

Completions Stress Engineer

2020 - Present

Gulfstream Aerospace

Savannah, GA

  • Perform structural analysis for aircraft interior components
  • Develop and implement stress analysis methodologies
  • Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure structural integrity
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for certification requirements

Structural Engineer

2018 - 2020

Aerospace Innovations

Atlanta, GA

  • Conducted finite element analysis for aerospace components
  • Optimized designs for weight reduction while maintaining structural integrity
  • Participated in design reviews and certification processes

Education

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering

2016 - 2018

Georgia Institute of Technology

Specialization in Structural Analysis

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

2012 - 2016

University of Georgia

Minor in Mathematics

Skills

Technical Skills

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Structural Design & Analysis
  • Composite Materials
  • Fatigue Analysis
  • CAD/CAM Software

Software & Tools

  • NASTRAN/PATRAN
  • CATIA
  • SolidWorks
  • MATLAB
  • Python
  • AWS
  • SQL
  • Data Analysis
  • Cloud Computing
  • LLM and AI/ML
  • Git
  • Docker
  • Linux
  • C++

Certifications

Certified Stress Analyst (CSA)

2019

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Advanced Composite Design Certification

2020

Composite Materials Association

Publications & Patents

Novel Approach to Stress Distribution in Composite Aircraft Interiors

Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2021

Patent: Lightweight Structural Support System for Aircraft Cabins

US Patent #12345678, 2022