I work in the HVAC department at an MEP firm located in Manhattan's Financial District. Current projects include several radio studios, schools, train stations and libraries.

Project Engineer designing exhaust fan systems for industrial use. 3D modeling and setup of high flow/dilution fans, air mixing boxes, and their associated accessories. Upgrading current line of fans to Generation IV to stay competitive within the market. Implementing many new systems and ideas into our current design to provide more options to the user and lower costs. Working with other engineers to improve performance. Sound and performance testing for research and development and quality assurance purposes. Customer assistance with existing and future systems. Submittal writing for approval and record. Seismic and wind loading calculations performed to ensure the safety and quality of design. Obtain pricing and ordering of plenum systems.

Integrated Product Development (IPD) internship in which a group of students must fully design, prototype and develop a business strategy for a new product. Working closely with teammates, advisor and company liaison, the team came up with an idea for a needle containment device for use in medical trays. The device was meant to replace a currently unused, more expensive product. Prototypes were manufactured, tested and proven to be cheaper, easier to use and as functional as the currently used containment device. The project also ended up well under budget.

Operated a table CNC machine to make custom wood and foam templates for construction and personal businesses. Became familiar with Shopbot and the construction industry. Designed a vacuum hold-down system that fit the needs of the business and properly kept parts secure to the table. Included milling table precisely to provide maximum suction and making a PVC pipe manifold for control of the different pods. Installed a dust collector for health and cleanup purposes. Setup and operated a digital probe used to bypass the 3-D modeling step in the design phase. Built a Chroma Hot Wire Foam Cutter for use on large scale 3-D projects.