Devin Payne

Engineering

As an Aeronautical Engineering student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, I gained a variety of skills including analytical reasoning, iterative problem solving, and continuous improvement. I also have experience in the programming and operation of high-precision CNC milling equipment.

Manufacturing experience includes milling components of the stair at Apple Fifth Ave, as well as overseeing the fixturing, welding, and finishing of the handrail elements of that project. I was personally responsible for ensuring the finished segments (>20’ long spiraling stainless steel sections) were held to tolerances ±0.060” for every point along the handrail, with attachment points being held to ±0.005” in 3D space.

Finally, I developed the procedure used to rework elements of GE wind turbines inside the fully assembled nacelles within the port of Pensacola. This process requires high precision and accountability in order to demonstrate to both GE, and the original supplier that the parts it is performed on do not meet specifications, and that after our work, they have been corrected. Additionally, due to the completed state of the nacelle during our rework, it is imperative that the process not require a Hot-Work permit, nor can any other components be marred. My procedure was formalized and continues to be the procedure in use today.

Technical Theater

I have worked extensively in both professional and educational theatre environments with specialties in Lighting Design and Stage Management. Recent credits include Lighting Design work for The Summer School for the Performing Arts and the Forge Theatre Company in productions of Freaky Friday, Next to Normal, and the world premiere of Secondary Ed, a collection of plays by Michael Towers. I also recently served as Technical Director for the RPI Players overseeing the RPI Playhouse.

Recreation

Recreationally I enjoy Alpine Ski Racing both as a racer myself as well as serving as a coach for youth athletes in the winter months. In the Summer I switch out the skis for a bike, and will often spend time exploring nearby mountain biking trails always looking for something new.

When the weather is poor or the day is winding down I’ll often relax by playing video games with friends. My current go-to-games include Starcraft 2, Stardew Valley, Multiple Halo Games, and DCS World.

Skills:

  • Aviation Services
    • AFQC
    • Lektro Towing
    • Fueling
    • Fuel Shipment Receipt
    • Deicing
  • Software
    • AutoCad
    • SolidWorks
    • NX11
    • Vectorworks
    • MS Office
  • Languages
    • LaTeX
    • C++
    • Java

Contact

 
devinpayne@devinpayne.com
Phone number? That’s funny.