MS Aerospace Engineering — NC State '27

Keelan O'Doherty

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Aerospace engineer passionate about flight, space, and computational engineering. BS from Alabama, headed to NC State for my Master's.

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About Me

Engineering the
future of flight

I've been fascinated by flight and space for as long as I can remember. I earned my BS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Alabama, where I dove deep into aerodynamics, propulsion, orbital mechanics, and structural analysis. Now I'm headed to NC State for my Master's, where I plan to push further into computational methods and advanced aerospace systems.

My core strengths are in CFD, finite element analysis, and flight dynamics -- I love translating physical problems into simulations and optimizing designs through computation. I'm fluent in MATLAB, ANSYS Fluent, SolidWorks, and CATIA.

On the side, I also build software -- from automation frameworks to websites for local businesses. I believe the best aerospace engineers are the ones who can both design the hardware and write the code to analyze it.

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Years of engineering study

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Projects completed

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Technologies mastered

BS

Aerospace Eng. - UA

MS

NC State - Incoming

Capabilities

Skills & Technologies

A diverse toolkit spanning aerospace engineering, software development, and systems automation.

Aerospace Engineering

CFD / ANSYS Fluent FEA Orbital Mechanics Propulsion Flight Dynamics Wind Tunnel Testing

CAD & Simulation

SolidWorks CATIA MATLAB / Simulink ANSYS Mechanical

Programming

MATLAB Python C++ JavaScript TypeScript SQL

Web Development

React / Next.js Tailwind CSS Node.js Cloudflare

Automation & IoT

Home Assistant Node-RED MQTT Smart Home

Tools & Platforms

Git / GitHub Docker Linux VS Code
Portfolio

Featured Projects

A selection of projects that showcase my engineering and development skills.

Featured

CFD & Structural Analysis

Computational fluid dynamics simulations and finite element analysis for aerospace applications. Wing optimization, thermal analysis, shear flow computations, and aerodynamic performance studies using ANSYS Fluent, MATLAB, and SolidWorks.

ANSYS Fluent MATLAB FEA CFD SolidWorks
Engineering

Orbital Mechanics & Propulsion

Trajectory analysis, orbit determination, and propulsion system design work from AEM coursework. Includes Hohmann transfers, Lambert problem solvers, and nozzle design analysis using MATLAB and Simulink.

MATLAB Simulink Orbital Mechanics Propulsion
Side Project

OpenClaw Automation Framework

A personal automation and task orchestration framework. Manages scheduled jobs, multi-channel communication, and smart home integration. Built as a side project to sharpen software skills.

Node.js Automation Python
Side Hustle

Freelance Web Design

Building modern websites for local businesses on the side. Full-stack development with React, Next.js, Tailwind, and Cloudflare deployment.

Next.js Tailwind CSS Cloudflare Pages
Journey

Education & Experience

2026 - Present

MS Aerospace Engineering

NC State University

Graduate research in advanced aerospace systems.

2022 - 2026

BS Aerospace Engineering

University of Alabama

Core coursework in aerodynamics, propulsion, orbital mechanics, and structures. Built multiple software tools and automation systems.

2024 - Present

Freelance Web Designer

Side Hustle

Building websites for local businesses on the side, applying software skills learned alongside aerospace coursework.

MATLAB / Simulink / SolidWorks / ANSYS Fluent / CATIA / Python / CFD / FEA / C++ / JavaScript / React / Node.js / MATLAB / Simulink / SolidWorks / ANSYS Fluent / CATIA / Python / CFD / FEA / C++ / JavaScript / React / Node.js /
Get In Touch

Let's build something
extraordinary

Whether you have a project idea, want to collaborate, or just want to say hello -- I'd love to hear from you.