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Torrance, CA, US

- Spearheaded the launch of UCI Baja’s first composite subteam with an emphasis on carbon fiber manufacturing and materials science fundamentals in a high-performance environment.- Grew team to 5 full time members, 5 corporate sponsors, and $8,000 worth of inventory.- Outlined key manufacturing phases, quarterly deliverables, and subteam timelines to.

Irvine, California, United States

- Leading the development of UCI Baja’s first ever composite component mold designs, manufacturing processes, and testing procedures with the hopes of establishing processes for future teams to use.- Reduced overall subsystem weight by 27% using optimized chassis configurations and lighter body materials without compromising the vehicle's structural.

Torrance, California, United States

- Designed and manufactured a heat treatment oven fixture and loading system capable of supporting continuous operations under extreme temperature cycles (>700°F) in just 7 weeks with a projected annualized savings of $1 million.- Generated 2 master assemblies with over 75 components and 7 engineering drawings, 2 of which were implemented within 4 hours as.

- Developing variable emissivity devices (VED) to regulate temperatures on UCI Cubesat’s small satellite.- Utilized electrodeposition, chemical pretreatments, and lithium coloration procedures to manufacture electrochromic cells.Ended term to pursue other research opportunities!

Tustin, California, United States

- Developed requirements for Delta Airframe Integrated Product Team’s drawing checklists based on major governing documents to facilitate the review process of new drawings.- Authored an approval procedure document for all Delta spaceship material and manufacturing processes specifications to standardize the review and release process of new.

City Of Industry, California, United States

- Conducted material research on the metal-shell interface between Inconel 718 and Zircon in investment casting applications where I identified the main elements/reactions responsible for mold penetration as well as the solidification temperature where the greatest risk of mold penetration occurs using industry resources and academic research papers..

Torrance, California, United States

- Managed pool activities and lifeguards, performed opening procedures and submitted daily reports in the absence of a supervisor.- Taught 75+ children and adults basic stroke techniques and competitive swimming skills.- Provided guidance and training to 7+ new lifeguards.-Attended monthly lifeguard training sessions to stay up-to-date on proper rescue.

El Segundo, California, United States

- Attended weekly meetings with a Boeing Mentor and four Student Interns to discuss real-world project ideas, solutions, next steps, suggestions, etc.- Offered advice on how to tackle the project, create a visually appealing presentation, and different perspectives to explore under the larger umbrella of the project.

El Segundo, California, United States

As 1 of 68 virtual interns selected from 14 southern California schools, my team was tasked with brainstorming for a real-world problem and designing a novel solution to solve said problem. My team chose to design a solar-powered drone that would be able to provide cellular service during disaster situations in which telecommunications infrastructure is.

California, United States

API's Mobilize is a competitive 5-day leadership program geared towards Asian American leaders, hoping to learn the necessary skills to rise the ranks in political and corporate careers. In total, 28 students were selected to participate. Here is what we did:- Networked with several Asian Pacific Islander (API) leaders in elected positions as well as.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Materials Science And Engineering

Activities and Societies: Spacecraft Thermal Management Systems (Nickel/Tungsten Division), Baja SAE Racing (Chassis Subteam), Circle K.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Interact Club, California Scholarship Federation, CyberPatriot, High School Swim Team.