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DUSTY PROJECTS
My Skills & Experience
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GET TO KNOW ME
Hi there, Dusty here. Thank you for checking out my site. I am a resident of the United States of America. As of 2022, I'm 25 years old; I will probably forget to update this, so you will have to do the math in the future.
I am a chemical engineer working as an Application Engineer serving the minerals processing and pulp and paper industries. I am also pursing and MBA with a finance focus. My passion is the pursuit of a better world and my mission is to enable my clients and partners to advance our world with efficient, safe, and sustainable solutions.
This site will host, likely partial, thoughts I have on industries, engineering techniques, new things I'm learning, outdoor gear, and travel.
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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
My Qualifications
Day in and day out, I’m constantly taking on new and interesting projects that help me deepen my knowledge and skills. From industry-related tasks to unusual and sporadic opportunities, each experience I’ve had has turned me into who I am today. Have a look at everything I’ve done, and send any questions my way.
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Application Engineer - SPX FLOW Lightnin
November 2020 - Present
I serve as a technical expert assigned to the mineral processing and paper industries, focused on mixing process and design to support Lightnin agitators. I work closely sales, engineering, and market management. The day-to-day includes providing quotations, technical support, and delivering application expertise to clients.
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Inside Sales Engineer - Nixon Power Services
May 2020 - November 2020
I worked within the aftermarket service division, focusing on learning power generators and developing standardized procedures within the aftermarket team.
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Process Engineer Co-Op - Domtar Paper Co.
May 2018 - August 2019
This was a 15 month co-op between my junior and senior university years. My focuses were improving the quality control of bleach pulp mill and optimizing the recovery mill. I was also learning to proactively identifying potential problems and efficiently troubleshooting issues.
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Learning and Living
Nobody is born a professional at their industry-everyone who wants to be exceptional at something has to work hard at it, both through practical work experience and education. Education has played a huge role in my career. Read below for details on my education, and get in touch with any questions.
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Master's Business Administration - Tennessee Tech University
January 2022 - Summer 2024 (expected)
4.0 GPA
Chemical Engineering - Tennessee Tech University
August 2015 - May 2022
3.2 GPA
My Interest
Life: Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, Climbing, Weightlifting.
Industry: Pressure Oxidation, Solvent Extraction, Battery Materials, Lithium Processing, Recausticing, Evaporators
Education: Sustainable Design and Engineering, Economics, Foreign Language.
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"What would it look like if it were easy?" -Tim Ferriss
Friedrich Nietzsche
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