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Kyle Z. is a Senior Simulation Engineer at Metis Technology Solutions, Inc., specializing in research for a wildland firefighting initiative directed by the President’s Council of Advisors for Science and Technology (PCAST). Previously, Kyle served as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc., where a tension-based rail launcher was designed for a flight test, and as an Aerospace Engineer at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), focusing on complex 3-D modeling and technical drawing. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, where foundational engineering skills were developed through roles as a Laboratory Technician and various internships, including mechanical and civil engineering.