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United States

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

• Designed, integrated, and tested RF circuits for sensor data processing with electro-optical instruments, imaging sensors (Laser Systems, Optical Sensors), and counting detectors using RF spectrum analyzers to measure quantum spin parameters in magnetic environments• Troubleshot and optimized analog (RF amplifiers, RF oscillators) and digital (counting) circuits within experimental setups, ensuring system integration, optimization, and industry testing standards are kept• Analyzed sensor data from optical sensors and oscilloscopes with MATLAB and Python, while documenting system and circuit performance

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

• Led the assembly, integration, and testing of semiconductor sensor systems, focusing on conductive paper for data acquisition and system performance optimization • Collected and analyzed sensor data using precision instruments and MATLAB, visualizing size-to-conductivity trends for testing optimization• Designed a mechanical frame using SolidWorks to support sample mounting, minimizing errors and ensuring consistency during testing• Documented results in a scientific paper titled "Experimental Study of a Conductive Percolating Network" indicating breakdown patterns for 1D conductive planes

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

• Developed specifications and guided design for research team to perform resistance testing of CNT network by designing a resistor network model connected to a DMM and LabVIEW NI with automated data collection• Collaborated with a research team to present testing changes, project updates, and solution-oriented discussion through weekly reported presentations using Microsoft Office Apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Achieved time synchronization across multiple device channels for simultaneous measurement using LabVIEW NI

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

• Collaborated in a team to design and integrate robotic systems using temperature, light, distance, and touch sensors for complex tasks (parallel parking, stair climbing) to gain industry level understanding of sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition electronics• Applied MATLAB and C for signal processing, parameter fitting, and numerical integration with Arduino sensors (IR, gyro/accelerometer), utilizing automating test scripts skills to optimize sensor data analysis and diagnose root cause failures• Designed, built, and tested prototype sensor devices with environmental, functional, closed loop feedback testing procedures for integration within embedded robotic systems

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

- Tested and analyzed IV curves for multiple basic electrical components including Zener diodes, transistors, and potentiometers- Applied semiconductor physics to analyze the active regions of diodes and transistors in analog and digital circuits - Designed analog and digital circuits for interfacing macroscopic quantities to readable and useable data- Performed noise reduction measurements on PCB prototypes using an oscilliscope to read noise and FFT to depict clearer images

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

- Developed testing algorithm to measure strength of the magnetic field generated by variations of the Halbach Array on a plate - Mounted magnet array disks to makeshift chassis and tested 2-D movement over a copper plate- Collaborated in a small group of 6 Physicists and Engineers and presented bi-weekly updates through Slack

Irvine, California, United States

- Calculated data and trajectories on satellite maneuvers for motion in Low Earth Orbit and re-entry using GMAT and SKT- Co-Created Propulsion System Team Design Review portion of our Design Review Presentation and presented on the exit maneuver trajectory analysis- Tested Accion Systems TILE-50 propulsion system and magnetorquers for satellite propulsion and orienting- Participated in NASA Launch of 2 CubeSats into low earth orbit in 2019

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physics

Activities and Societies: Hyperloop Club, Robotics Lab, CAED Workshop certification, Japanese Student Association, IM/Club Soccer Joined.

Associate'S Degree, Physics

Activities and Societies: Deans List, Honors Program Completed