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Kia Ora

I want to go to space. I'm a huge believer in the current work to open access to space, removing the barriers to human space exploration and sending humanity into the stars.  Because of this, I spend a lot of my free time on rocket engine related projects and such, some of which you can find on this site. 

When I'm not working, you can find on the rugby field, throwing around tin in the gym, exploring the outdoors, or boring people with New Zealand's per capita sporting feats. 

My professional background is in research and manufacturing, I like to build and test things. I have a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Canterbury and am studying aeronautical and astronautical engineering at Purdue. 

I'm currently based in California, and I’ve also lived in Flagstaff, Arizona and all over the South Island of New Zealand where I’m from. 

If you’d like to get in touch, you can email me or contact me here: