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Needham, Massachusetts, United States

Leading 7 undergraduates to redesign, build, and integrate new low voltage system using STM32s and C firmwareTaught and planned lessons for 15 new members to learn KiCAD, firmware, and PCB design

Needham, Massachusetts, United States

Revamped cockpit dashboard architecture by implementing a Raspberry Pi, enabling computationally heavier processes and unlocking new team projects, designed custom Pi Hat PCB with KiCAD to facilitate seamless hardware integration between the RasPi and vehicle, and developed essential Python firmware for PCB logic, including lights control, car startup, and shutdown protocols. Hand populated and hardware tested the PCB.

Needham, Massachusetts, United States

Conducted a trade and technology readiness level assessment of on-orbit servicing technologies in industryInvestigated benefits and concerns of orbit transfer vehicles to government defense stakeholdersDeveloped case studies and contextualized new on-orbit servicing technology within emerging space policyPresented and published "An Assessment of the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Policy Implications of Current Orbit Transfer Solutions" DOI: 10.2514/6.2023-4666 in October 2023 at the AIAA-powered (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) conference ASCEND.

Los Angeles, California

Recruit, manage travel logistics from Boston suburb, fundraise, and organize for 40 Olin students to attend Los Angeles WE23 conference

Seattle, Washington, United States

- Developed modular diagnostic Python tool to monitor key metrics of high-voltage instabilities using an NI-scope- Integrated custom tool with Grafana for real-time data visualization for use in 3 different reactor test cells, enabling critical insights into experimental conditions for precise control of ions; delivered product weeks ahead of schedule.- Conducted performance analysis on 6+ digitizers, evaluating sampling frequency, cost, lead time, ease of use, compatibility with test setup, and precision of measurement, improving data accuracy and experiment efficiency- Researched, designed, populated, and tested high-voltage probe prototype for up to 150kV DC offset, including 2 PCBs in Altium Designer, component selection, and enclosure fabrication.

Peoria, Illinois, United States

Coordinating across departments to assess both simulated and in-field wear of rollers and idlers from large machinery undercarriages for data analysis and performance optimization; conducting load-bearing simulations on new roller designs to analyze wear and make comparisons to control units.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Electrical And Computer Engineering

Activities and Societies: Formula SAE Electric Motorsports, Olin Satellite Spectrum Technology & Policy Research Lab, Society of Women.

Non-Degree Seeking, Mathematics, 4.0 Unweighted

Excelled in Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations 1 as a rising 11th grader in high school at my local.

High School Diploma, 5.069 Weighted Gpa (4.0 Scale)

Activities and Societies: Health Occupations Students of America, Varsity Quiz/Quizbowl, High School Dems of America Historian, Gen Z.