Nathan joined the VEXTEC team in 2020 as Analytical Engineer I where he is working on optimizing probabilistic fatigue failure simulation utilizing VPS-MICRO®, computer-aided design, finite element modeling, and data analysis skills.  He received both Bachelor’s of Science (BS) and Master’s of Science (MS) degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee (UT). While at UT he focused his studies and research on structural analysis, fracture mechanics, and fatigue modeling while developing methods for analyzing micro-scale defects and their effects on overall stress state and expected life.