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Philadelphia, PA, US

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Led a multidisciplinary team of biologists, roboticists, and AI experts orchestrating collaborative research in bio-robotic swimming systems. Developed high-fidelity 6-degree-of-freedom models for shape-changing underwater bio-robotic systems. Prototyped multi-finned fish robots from conception through field testing to study the impact of fin kinematics on.

Easton PA

Developed and patented an innovative and cost-reducing formulation of Crayola's renowned Model Magic.Chaired a cross-functional team of marketers, designers, and engineers which resulted in the design and production of a new toy marketed for 2018.Oversaw and advised the international large-scale production of a new product using material of my own.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringDean's Scholarship recipient and Graduated in the Pennoni Honors College

• Discovered a soon-to-be-patented formulation change with potential company savings of over $500,000.
• Designed a mechanical toy to be marketed through the Crayola toy line in 2016.
• Reformulated modeling compound to be sold in the European Union.
• Personally presented a design concept to Vice President of Marketing that was later adopted into the Crayola planned product line.

Greater Philadelphia Area

· Assisted in the stress tests of thrust and journal bearings to be implemented in a nuclear power plant cooling system.· Disassembled, reassembled and modified an experimental test bearing housing.· Designed a custom machine part to assist in the alignment of a servo valve.· Performed preventive maintenance and start-up procedures for a 1100 horsepower.

Philadelphia

· Maintained a database of past and present city job specifications· Utilized AutoCAD 2013 to design floor plans for major department-wide moves · Surveyed office buildings in preparation for large-scale moves · Assisted in asbestos, mold, and lead paint testing to prepare for possible remediation

· Designed and implemented a clean-energy drip irrigation system for a community farm · Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to accomplish necessary tasks and shareresources · Managed my team in providing weekly design deliverables and progress reports

· Competed in robotics tournament utilizing both coding and designed mechanical parts· Built and tested design variations in mechanical parts for a robotics competition· Created coding procedure in order to perform tasks required by robotics completion

· Aided in the construction of the support frame of a house· Applied siding to a local Community Center· Worked with a team to build homes for those affected by Hurricane Katrina

· Educated guests about different exhibits of the museum · Demonstrated several experiments and presentations of interesting science phenomena · Assisted guests with difficulties, resolved confusion with exhibits, and fieldedquestions

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Education record