Congratulations Systems Engineering Fall 2021 graduates!
Each of you have worked so hard during your program and we look forward to seeing all that you accomplish.
Graduate Certificate
- Yi Han
- Tyler Nahnybida
- Sawyer Pettit
- Allison Toms
Master of Engineering (M.E.)
- John Francis
- Brice Kippes
- Kody Matthews
- Shaun Onorato
- Eduardo Pasinato
- Chazz Schapansky
- Josh Smith
- Elizabeth Sorrells
- Kyle Vorreiter
Master of Science (M.S.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Trevor Ault
- Dustin Birch
- David Blondheim
- Ian Lunsford
- Gregory Marzolf
- Jim Scheibmeir
- Jill Speece
- Paulo Younse
Trevor Ault, Ph.D.
Hometown:
Paso Robles, CA
Dissertation Title:
Modernizing Automation in Industrial Control/Cyber Physical Systems Through the System Engineering Lifecycle
Advisor:
What are your plans after you graduate?
Continue to work as a systems engineer in industrial automation. I will be an active member of field of study by publishing my work, attending conferences, and maybe one day teach.
Favorite memory:
I enjoyed visiting the campus a couple of times, CSU is one of the prettiest campuses I have ever seen. I plan on coming again next year for a football game.
Anything else you want to share?
Thank you for all the help and support. The department was always very encouraging, positive, and helpful.
Gregory Marzolf, Ph.D.
Hometown:
Fort Collins, CO
Dissertation Title:
Systems Engineering Analysis and Application to the Emergency Response System
Advisor:
What are your plans after you graduate?
Remain as a professor at CSU
Favorite memory from your time in the program:
Dr. Sega continually prodded me along as I was working on the degree saying “Dr. Bo, this is the year of the dissertation.” This went on year after year since 2015.
Six years later ‘the year of the dissertation finally arrived.’
Was a great feeling when it was finally over – and no longer having to hear that ‘this was the year’ when now the work/degree was completed.
Jayesh Balraj Narsinghani, M.S.
Hometown:
Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Thesis Title:
Towards a Model-based Implementation in Technology/Platform Life-Cycle Development Processes Applied to a Thrust Reverser Actuation System (TRAS) Concept
Advisor:
Dr. Daniel Herber and Dr. Kamran Eftekhari Shahroudi
What are your plans after you graduate?
Incoming Systems Engineer Intern at Woodward, Inc.
Favorite memory:
Attending System Architecture class at the Coal Bunker (classroom) in the Powerhouse Energy Campus during Fall 2019.
Anything else you want to share
I remain grateful to my advisors, Dr. Herber and Dr. Shahroudi, for always supporting me and mentoring me throughout my academic pursuits at Colorado State University.
Shaun Onorato, M.E.
Hometown:
Lakewood, CO
What are your plans after you graduate?
I currently work at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as a hydrogen systems engineer. I’m excited to apply my new SE skills to systems integration projects at NREL.
Favorite course:
My favorite course was SYSE 534 (Human Systems Integration) taught by Dr. Erika Miller. However, all the coursework was extremely valuable and the professors were all great!
Anything else you want to share
I’m looking forward to future research collaborations between CSU and NREL, especially in the realm of hydrogen infrastructure and fuel cell technologies.
Eduardo Pasinato, M.E.
Hometown:
Santa Catarina, Brazil
What are your plans after you graduate?
Apply Systems Thinking and Engineering to improve people’s quality of life!
Favorite professor:
Dr. Kamran Eftekhari Shahroudi
Anything else you want to share?
I am extremely grateful for all the time, experiences and people I’ve met during this journey!
Chazz Schapansky, M.E.
Hometown:
Oklahoma City, OK
What are your plans after you graduate?
My plans are to continue working at Boeing Defense in OKC, where I’ve been employed at for the past 4 years.
Anything else you want to share?
I’m very thankful for all the professors and people at Colorado State University that helped me along the way.
Jim Scheibmeir, Ph.D.
Hometown:
Bella Vista, AR
Dissertation Title:
Quality Attributes of Digital Twins
Advisor:
Dr. Yashwant Malaiya
What are your plans after you graduate?
So many plans and my first priority is to play more with my two children, Jack and Lily. I enjoy my work at Gartner and the research skills I picked up at CSU are certainly helping in my career. I will also look into teaching opportunities and work towards the goal of giving the gift of knowledge to future students. I will continue to publish research in academic journals and collaborate with my PhD advisor. I plan on being confident and grateful.
Favorite professor:
I really enjoyed Professor Simske’s stories, and the energy and passion he made evident in our cybersecurity course. It was also very awesome to witness Professor Miller’s R skills and mastery in data visualization. I had the opportunity to travel to present some of my PhD research at conferences. My photo is from Sofia Bulgaria during the 2019 IEEE QRS Conference at Sofia University. The conference opportunities were a great experience.
Anything else you want to share?
A huge ‘Thank you!’ to the staff and faculty at CSU!
Elizabeth Sorrells, M.E.
Hometown:
I am a military brat and currently live in Denver, CO
What are your plans after you graduate?
I currently work at United Launch Alliance as an Avionics Mission Integrator and am training to be a team lead. The courses for this degree have helped give me the broader systems perspective needed for continued professional growth.
Favorite professor:
Dr. Erika Miller is the best part of this program—every one of her classes is fascinating and useful in the workforce. My favorite one was Human Systems Engineering which was very eye opening and challenged me to approach the human interaction with systems as a puzzle, not a problem.
Anything else you want to share?
Many thanks for the family, friends, and mentors who have been instrumental on this journey. To God be the glory!
Jill Speece, Ph.D.
Hometown:
Paso Robles, CA
Dissertation Title:
Integrating MBSAP with continuous improvement for developing resilient healthcare systems
Advisor:
Dr. Kamran Eftekhari Shahroudi
What are your plans after you graduate?
Keep teaching at Cal Poly, SLO and apply for assistant professor positions
Favorite memory from your time in the program:
Attending the INCOSE conference with my advisor!
Anything else you want to share?
Thank you to all of the faculty and staff in the Systems Engineering department!