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Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States

As a part of the NNSA-MSIIP internship program, I am currently conducting research at Oak Ridge National Lab in the Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division as a part of the Thermal Hydraulics group. I am currently researching the scalability of large scale direct numerical simulation (DNS) when run in parallel using high performance computing (HPC) methodologies on the Summit Super Computer at ORNL.

University Of California, San Diego

As a member of the plumbing sub-team for the Phoenix project, I worked alongside a small group of team members to design a system for transporting cryogenic fluids and the pressurant housed within the rocket to the engine while minimizing temperature losses, space used and mass of the system. Thus far my responsibilities specifically included:* Finding appropriate pressure regulator valves that fit the pressure, space and temperature constraints* Determining fill method of pressurant tank* Taking inventory of the RPL storage to determine what parts were fit for use in the rocket and test stand.

Fresno, California, United States

I supervised customer service and food production areas of my McDonald's restaurant. As a manager in the food service industry, I strived to set a good example for my fellow managers and crew members to provide a safe, respectful and inclusive working environment in the dynamic and often stressful industry that is food service. Some of my various responsibilities include: - Training employees and enforcing relevant COVID-19 and other health department regulations to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for customers and employees. - Leading production and service employees in meeting and exceeding customer expectations of speed and quality of service. - Training employees on procedures to develop safe, sanitary, and efficient habits to improve productivity and preparedness and to minimize ineffective, wasteful and potentially harmful practices. - Ensuring all relevant labor laws for minors and adults are adhered to including managing breaks in a timely manner for up to 20+ employees with various shift lengths and lengths as well as all working restrictions for minor employees determined by state and federal laws, as well as work permits. - Overseeing the training of employees and managers-in-training in all stations to improve the restaurant’s capability as a whole and to aid them individually in qualifying for future promotions. - Review and often supplement schedules for upcoming shifts to ensure sufficient staffing to meet projected or expected sales

Fresno, California Area

I worked for Bricks 4 Kids as a camp counselor for children aged 5 to 12 years old over the summer of 2018. Some of my responsibilities included preparing and setting up activities, ensuring everyone was behaving and enjoying themselves, and resolving the occasional arguments.

Fresno, California

I worked at the IRS in the Pathways Internship program in the 1040X clerical unit. Some of my work included labeling, sorting and batching various different tax forms, reviewing REQ 54’s, and controlling 1040X tax returns.

Fresno, California, United States

As a volunteering intern at the Valley Dream Center, a few of my duties included cleaning and maintaining the campus, giving guided tours, sorting through and organizing food donations, and assisting in setting up for various community activities hosted by Valley Dream Center.

Bachelors Of Science In Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, 3.88

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Research Rocket Propulsion Lab

Computational Research Methods

With the help of the instructors at the Computational Research Access Network, I am developing my knowledge of python which will be used.

Mission Concept Design

NASA's L'SPACE Mission Concept Academy is a student development program geared towards teaching students skills to prepare us for joining.

Mechanical Engineering, 3.8 Gpa