Bryant N.

Experience

• Specialist Engineer in FEA, ANSYS and FRP Composites with 16+ Years’ Experience Freelance · Freelance Dec 2023 – Present 2 yrs 1 mos Bremen, HB, Germany As a freelance specialist engineer, I deliver advanced finite element analysis (FEA), CAD modeling, and ANSYS-driven simulations for wind turbine blades, FRP composites, and bolted joints. I help clients design, optimize, and certify structural components by combining deep expertise in ANSYS Workbench, APDL, and ACP with strong CAD modeling skills. My work covers new blade and sub-component design, retrofitting and damage analysis, and certification support, always aligned with international standards. By integrating simulation with proprietary tools such as BLADEsign and COMPOSITE, I provide clients with faster, more accurate, and cost-effective solutions that improve reliability and reduce development risks.
• Senior Engineer in Wind Turbine Blades & FRP Composites DNV Renewables Certification SE · Full-time Oct 2014 – Nov 2023 9 yrs 1 mos Hamburg, HH, Germany At DNV, I specialized in the finite element analysis (FEA) and certification of wind turbine blades, nacelle covers, and FRP composite components, serving leading OEMs across Europe and China. My work focused on conducting advanced simulations using ANSYS Workbench, APDL, and ACP, evaluating structural performance, fatigue resistance, and failure modes for both primary and secondary components. I also supported the analysis of bolted joints and metallic structures, combining CAD modeling with simulation to deliver complete certification-ready packages.
  
  Over my tenure, I contributed to the successful certification of more than 200 wind turbine components and over 50 rotor blades, providing clients with validated designs that met stringent international standards. As a recognized FEA expert, I developed automation tools that streamlined structural calculations, reducing time and improving accuracy in certification workflows. I also collaborated with Fraunhofer IWES on the research and development of trailing edge and spar cap sub-components, advancing the performance of next-generation blades.
  
  In addition to technical responsibilities, I supervised blade manufacturing inspections, guided damage assessments, and mentored new engineers, ensuring both compliance and knowledge transfer. This role solidified my reputation as a trusted consultant in simulation, CAD/FEA integration, and certification of complex FRP composite structures.
• Structural Engineer – Wind Turbine Blades Senvion SE · Full-time May 2011 – Jun 2014 3 yrs 1 mos Rendsburg, SH, Germany At Senvion, I focused on the structural design and optimization of wind turbine blades, applying finite element analysis (FEA) with ANSYS Workbench and APDL to assess strength, fatigue, and reliability of blade structures and FRP composites. I supported certification processes by preparing strength analysis reports and ensuring compliance with international standards, while also supervising rotor blade manufacturing.
  
  Key contributions included the design and certification of the Senvion RE41.5 rotor blade and R&D on sub-components for the RE74.4 blade. I also developed a GUI-based tool integrating CAD and FEA workflows, which streamlined calculations and improved design efficiency across projects.
• Structural Engineer in FEA for Wind Turbine Blades BARD Engineering GmbH · Full-time Jul 2009 – Mar 2011 1 yrs 8 mos Emden, NDS, Germany At BARD, I focused on the redesign and structural optimization of large rotor blades, combining FEA simulations in ANSYS with 3D CAD modeling to enhance blade geometry and composite performance. My work spanned numerical analysis, FRP material evaluation, preparation of construction plans, and supervision of manufacturing.
  A major achievement was the redesign of the BARD59.4 rotor blade for both the BARD VM and BARD 6.5 wind turbines, improving durability and manufacturability. I also developed programming tools to automate calculations, streamlining workflows and ensuring a smooth link between design and production.