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Niles, Michigan, United States

Niles, Michigan, United States

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

• Responsible for the design, build, testing, and functionality of the aerodynamics team • Working on implementing an aero package (absent for two seasons) utilizing CFD, including FEA-optimized mounts • Manufacturing all of the vehicles' carbon composite parts improving methods of molding and curing accelerate to remove impurities • Performing scaled-down wind tunnel wing section testing & attempting full-scale wind-tunnel testing • On-track wake testing utilizing an aero rake

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

Orchestrate the design and build of the key components within the unsprung weight of the car, closely working with the suspension and brake team. Developing the design and development of lightweight suspension components and systems, aiming to minimize the unsprung weight to enhancing vehicle responsiveness, handling precision, and overall vehicle dynamics optimization for maximum performance and agility on the racetrack.

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

Maintaining the finances of the team and soliciting funding from groups and sponsor.

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

Manage the logistics for competition and event travel, maintain the overall function and continuous workspace improvement of the team facilities, responsible for administration of team computers, and ensuring that all tools are in good repair.

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

• Oversaw the integration of 10 subsystems into the car and strenuous review of all subsystems (Aerodynamics/Body/Composites, Brakes, Chassis, Cooling, Drivetrain, Electrical, Engine, Ergonomics, Suspension, Unsprung)• Defined and managed cross-functional project requirements utilizing functional objectives and feasible timelines to produce a competitive competition-ready open-wheeled racecar with excellent reliability and kinematics while adhering to a stringent budget• Lead a team of 20+ engineering students in the pursuit of designing, building, verifying, and validating an open-wheeled racecar

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

• Coordinating solicitation of sponsorship from external entities• Creating promotional material & standards of documentation• Managing social media and collecting media for the team• Designed the vehicle livery of RGP010 and helped with RGP009

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

• Design of drivetrain system including FEA optimized mounts and analysis of the rear bulkhead• Diagnostic repair of ceased/damaged differentials• Tunning the vehicle handling characteristics based on driver feedback correlated with data

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

• Attended the 50+ hour Optimum G Racecar Vehicle Dynamics Seminar with Claude Rouelle• Competed with the team at the FSAE Michigan May & June Comp. 2022, FSAE Nevada Comp. Summer 2021• Design and fabrication of RGP009 fuel tank system and numerous mounts/tabs throughout the chassis• Manufactured carbon composites for vehicle's aerodynamics package and bodywork• Improvement of RGP008 cooling system and routing/packaging• Subsystem component testing (verification & validation)

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

- Support innovation, student projects, and maker activities- Provide assistance and service for the machine and weld shops- Maintain and supervise all work/design spaces, laboratories, fabrication shops (CNC mills, machine shop, waterjet, welding, wood shop, 3D printing center), meeting areas that support competition teams, and capstone projects

Chelsea, Michigan, United States

• Vehicle Dynamics Product Performance Engineering Intern at Stellantis is working on developing and validating front and rear suspension systems and components across numerous Stellantis brands (such as Jeep and Ram).

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

• Functional & Safety Validation Engineering Intern at Stellantis working on ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System)/Autonomous Driving Systems Visualization & Validation

Boulder County, Colorado, United States

• Large-scale implementation of fire prevention measures • Operated, maintained, and repaired heavy equipment

Boulder, Colorado, United States

• Customer service with an emphasis on in-depth building/project knowledge• Efficient organization and allocation of incoming and outgoing stock/product• Received the Homer Award for diligent management/organization of a crisis situation

Boulder, Colorado, United States

• Maintenance on bicycles including issue diagnosis and repair• High-speed building of bicycles while still adhering to quality standards and checks

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: . • Rose Grand Prix Engineering Formula SAE Team (Tech Director, Public Relations Officer, Drivetrain Lead.

High School Diploma, Ib Diploma, Seal Of Biliteracy, 4.2/4.0

Activities and Societies: . • IB Diploma • National Honors Society • Future Business Leaders of America (placed in nationals, states.