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Lafeyette, Colorado, United States

• Assisted in optical and mechanical design and developed assembly procedures for actively and passively aligned systems ranging from the deep UV through long-wave infrared. (Zemax OpticStudio, SolidWorks)• Collaborated directly with customers and provided prototype and production cost estimates for engineering projects ranging from academia to life science, space, semi-con, and defense.• Developed a CNC grinding process, custom work-holding solutions, and diamond tooling designs to shape glass and other optical materials into unconventional lens/mirror geometries and later trained a technician to carry out these operations.• Programmed and operated a CNC lathe and vertical mill with 4th axis for improved project turnover. (HSMWorks, Fanuc, Haas)• Provided general engineering support for the repair and maintenance of manufacturing equipment critical to the daily operations within the company.• Currently training in the programming and operation of single point diamond turning machines and advanced metrology equipment including the interferometer and spectrophotometer. (Nanotech, Zygo, Taylor Hobson)

San Diego State University

• Designed and manufactured steering components for a small offroad vehicle in a collaborative group setting• Performed force analysis and physical testing to ensure all parts reached strength standards and SAE guidelines• Led a small team of peers by assigning weekly tasks and frequently mentoring in machine shop and software use• Placed 1st in Suspension and 8th overall (out of 100 universities) at the Rochester Baja SAE competition in 2022

San Diego, California, United States

• Provided engineering support for new fixture design, existing products, and manufacturing processes• Assisted drafting department with document change incorporations in PLM system following ASME Y14.5 standards• Interfaced with and directed machinists, assemblers, technicians, and suppliers to execute hardware builds and testing• Gained professional, hands-on knowledge of the aerospace, defense, and electronics manufacturing industries

Chula Vista, Ca

• Trained and shadowed all new food server hires for proper points-of-service and menu knowledge• Participated in weekly management focus meetings for continuous restaurant improvement

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Associate Of Science - As, Engineering