Alumni

Anna Frenette

Engineering physics, Class of 2022

Current Position

Engineering officer, Second Lieutenant in the US army corps of Engineers

Job Description

Lead soldiers to build, structure, and develop civil work programs and provide combat support.

"I am leading and managing a group of soldiers to conduct mobility, counter mobility, and survivability in support of maneuver forces. My engineering physics degree has laid a foundation for me to make rapid informed decisions to solve complicated problems. Coupled with Xavier's omnipresent Jesuit values gives me the confidence that these decisions are moral and ethical.."

Mathew Holderman

Engineering physics, Class of 2022

Current Position

Training Engineer, Salvagnini America

Job Description

Travel the country training end users on processing machines for sheet metal

"My well-rounded degree in Engineering Physics has helped me in my role since my career involves so many aspects of STEM."

Anthony Luster

Engineering physics, Class of 2018

Current Position

Manager of Power, Controls, & Information Systems: Electrical Equipment Platform Leader, P&G

Job Description

I am responsible for keeping and maintaining current electrical and software designs for several different operational machines across our fleet of countless manufacturing lines all over the US at 6 different plants. I manage and lead the development and installation of new electrical technology along with upgrading obsolete or outdated equipment. I am also responsible for designing changes to our safety system and executing the validation of those safety systems. My role consists of an equal amount of PLC Programming, Electrical Hardware Design, and Project Management.

Mackenzie Mangette

Engineering physics, Class of 2021

Current Position

NSF Graduate Fellow PhD Student in Aerospace Engineering at Penn State University

Job Description

Computational Astrodynamics Research and Experiments Lab exploring dynamical systems theory, trajectory optimization, and control theory

Ashley Rayzer

Applied physics, Class of 2022

Current Position

Graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Environmental Focus), May 2024

Job Description

Specializing in water resources management, environmental solutions, and hydrology, with expertise in infrastructure modeling and regulatory compliance.

“The interdisciplinary training and technical foundation I gained through Xavier University’s applied physics and environmental science courses were instrumental in pursuing my master’s degree in civil engineering. The unwavering support from faculty and the hands-on learning experiences at Xavier prepared me to address complex environmental challenges with confidence and innovation.”

Lawrence Sadornas

Engineering physics, Class of 2021

Current Position

RF Test Component Engineer, Magna International

Job Description

Develop, code, and test radar modules for car manufacturers

"My education is one of the main reasons why I was able to land my first engineering job and then my second one as well. I practically use most if not all of the lessons I learned. FFT? Yep. S-parameters? Yep. MatLab? Definitely. Using oscilloscopes and network analyzers? Definitely."

Max Willett

Engineering physics, Class of 2020

Current Position

MoFe/Biomedical Engineer, Sightpath Medical

Job Description

Install, maintain, repair and operate the LensX laser used in laser assisted cataract surgeries

"I travel across the country where I am needed from Florida to New York all the way to California (and everywhere in between) to different surgery centers and work with different surgeons."

Kendra Williams

Engineering physics, Class of 2021

Current Position

Senior IT Project Specialist at General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)

Job Description

Manages IT projects within the Infrastructure and Operations department, ensuring completion within budget and timelines while fulfilling stakeholder requirements and exceeding customer expectations. Utilizes recognized project management methodologies and IT service management principles to drive program and project success.

"My technical background in Engineering Physics, along with the experience of co-leading my senior thesis/capstone project, has been pivotal in my success in project management at GDMS. The fast-paced and rigorous learning environment at Xavier University equipped me with the ability to quickly understand complex processes and topics, significantly enhancing my performance in my current project role."