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Assist students with design and assembly of a “Battle Bots” style robot to compete against other Binghamton students, in accordance with national standardsDesigned a new full-combat arena and accomplished semesterly tasks while managing a team of six build techniciansWork with faculty advisors and shop technicians to develop the current Arduino platform, and advance the use of the Raspberry Pico for enhanced communication with radio frequency, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth capabilitiesPublished multiple code templates in C++ and MicroPython for end user use and electrical schematics for new motor driver systemsCollaborate with other Student Organizations through Watson College to accrue scholarships and sponsor teamsHosted events with local Boy Scouts of America troops to teach technical proficiencies related to robotics

Supported assembly line workers through design and production of chain-transporting cart, based on requirements from Environmental Health & Safety Department, such as wear-resistance and eliminating physical strain from workersModeled and evaluated new blower and piping assemblies for gas and electric powered steam boilers using Inventor Professional, based on feedback from line workers as well as peer instruction to reduce cost and streamline assemblyConducted finite element analysis with Inventor Professional to derate and evaluate the safety factor of numerous shelving units for materials storage in the warehouseDesigned a modular welding jig to increase productivity for welders using machined parts with tight tolerances

Pulaski, New York, United States

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering