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Somerville, MA, US

- Lead high level continuous improvement projects across hardware, software, and customer support.

United States

- Responsible for sustaining engineering and manufacturing quality control pertaining to SLS 3D printing hardware and accessories.- Performed root cause analysis of customer-facing issues.- Worked cross-functionally to develop and implement bug fixes through hardware and software.- Conducted risk assessment, validation testing, and data analysis for.

Worked on R&D related to selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printers.

- Coordinated training for students of all majors using 3D printers, laser cutter, CNC router, etc. - Worked with faculty to implement rapid prototyping in STEM, arts, and humanities courses.- Facilitated campus-wide activities such as soldering workshops and paint nights.- Led a team of student workers in managing the day-to-day operations of the space..

Greenbelt, MD

- Assisted in the development of a fabrication process for X-ray optics made from silicon.- Worked on constructing a compact and inexpensive machine for shaping X-ray mirrors.

Gaithersburg, MD

- Modified a desktop 3D printer to dispense cement paste and plastic filament simultaneously.- Studied the effect of mix design on cement paste printability via its rheological and thermodynamic properties.

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering