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Watsonville, Ca, Us

Stockton, California, United States

Santa Clara, California, United States

- Designed a robotic soft-scallop swimmer to investigate propulsion mechanics of a controlled drug-delivery system.- Leveraged SolidWorks to design and evaluate prototypes, performing FEA stress analysis to ensure structural integrity.- Utilized Matlab, Excel, and video tracking software to automate data collection, analyze results, and generate reports.- Wrote Arduino scripts to precisely control the swimmer's movement and enhance propulsion efficiency.- Performed root cause analysis to troubleshoot and guide repair efforts on the swimmer.

Santa Clara, California, United States

- Developed a benthic rover, with a 10+ meter depth rating, for the removal of invasive algae via vacuum suction.- Communicated with stakeholders to define system requirements that were used to guide our rover’s design.- Utilized OnShape to design our model and ensure the rover stayed under 150 lbs while remaining structurally sound.- Conducted FEA simulations to identify and address weak-points in our design, thus optimizing future performance.- Generated a BOM to detail all necessary components, which aided in the procurement and cost analysis of the project.- Created part drawings, following ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards, to manufacture the components in our machine shop.- Conducted and designed tests to validate our system requirements while maintaining detailed reports along process.

Palo Alto, California, United States

- Processed RFI’s, submittals, and samples to share among the architects, owners and subcontractors.- Read and interpreted construction drawings to inform individuals of any inconsistencies on-site versus on the plans.- Managed and maintained LEED Certification data, in an organized manner, to present to the City of Palo Alto.- Created a system to manage punch-out items before our TCO deadline.- Communicated with subcontractors to schedule the procurement, shipment, and installation of equipment and materials.- Assisted senior project engineers in managing and coordinating construction projects from inception to completion.- Conducted site visits and inspections to ensure work met quality and safety standards, contributing to our stellar safety record.- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including architects, subcontractors, and clients, fostering effective communication and teamwork.- Assisted in project documentation, including blueprints, schedules, and reports, ensuring all stakeholders were informed and on track.- Contributed to cost control and budget management, helping to ensure projects stayed within financial parameters.

Santa Clara, California, United States

-Supported high school students in marginalized communities through the college application process and served as a mentor-Prepared and gave presentations to student’s parents in order to inform them about actions they can take to make their students more successful and ready for college.

I took part in IBM's Accelerate Program, more specifically, the Hardware Developer Track. Here, I learned foundational skills to be successful in the work field by speaking with industry professionals. Additionally, I had the opportunity to work with fellow participants to create and deliver a presentation in which we researched Design for Manufacturability (DFM). Through this experience, I got to learn what people in this industry do along with the software and tools they use to successfully complete their projects. Overall it was a great program that helped me better understand what I might be doing in the future