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Albuquerque, Nm, Us

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Lead development for space robotic systems as well as ground base gravity offloading testing facilities. Author and present papers, basic research for space structures, and space payload design.

Weston, Missouri, United States

• Instruct persons of all ages (5+) and skill levels on how to snowboard safely• Completed AIARE I avalanche safety certification to mitigate risk while exploring the winter back country

El Paso, Texas, United States

----- Thesis Successfully Defended October 23, 2020 | Full Manuscript Available upon request -----Title: A COMPREHENSIVE AND MODULAR ROBOTIC CONTROL FRAMEWORK FOR MODEL-LESS CONTROL LAW DEVELOPMENT USING REINFORCEMENT LEARNING FOR SOFT ROBOTICS• Project redesigned and rebuilt in studio apartment to accommodate COVID restrictions • Developed, built, and demonstrated a robotics framework for model-less reinforcement learning using soft robotic hardware• Implemented distributed system utilizing Robot Operating System (ROS) connecting various microcontrollers (C++), reinforcement learning algorithms (python), and various logging and monitoring tools• Designed and manufactured electrical and mechanical aspects for pneumatic soft robotics with embedded sensors• Plans to package framework and release as an open source ROS package and toolkitInternships

El Paso, Texas, United States

• 3 semesters - CAD and 3D modeling – Instructor. Tutor, GraderOffice hours, test review sessions, course curriculum development• 1 Semester – Circuits 1 – Tutor, GraderOffice Hours, test review sessions• 1 Semester – Digital Systems Design Lab (FPGA implementation) – InstructorLab development, lesson plans, lecturing and lab management, COVID transition materials production

El Paso, Texas, United States

• Develop prototype tooling for embedding wires into the 3D print process for wireless power transfer applications• Participate in writing and editing paper, patent applications, and grant proposals• Gain an understanding for the principals involved in wireless power transfer• Understand the details of various additive manufacturing processes

Hampton, Virginia, United States

• Quickly familiarized with state of the art regarding design, manufacture, and control of soft robotic technology• Integral part of project management and direction of small team• Developed hardware and software for 8 channel pneumatic control board capable or PID control for soft actuators• Created and mission con-ops for lunar surface activity for a multi agent system of soft robots• Delivered final robotic demonstration of multi-functional soft robotic activities for said con-ops• Continued work into thesis at UTEP

Hampton, Virginia, United States

• Design genderless single sided release connection mechanism for fleet of autonomous stewart platform space exploration robots intended to assemble large structures on orbit or on planet (ASSEMBLERS)• Read current literature for genderless grippers, and compared their solutions with NASA’s goals and my own designs• Design software for in-space assembly operations using distributed systems techniques• Study current systems software implementations and integrate that into my own systems design for scalability, modularity, and ease of use• Quickly familiarized myself with large on-going projects so I could be a valued team member in my short time there• Organized and mentored various younger interns, making sure they knew their purpose, goals, and best direction to achieve their objectives

Olathe Ks

• Design and implement manufacturing processes for small to large run parts (1-500 units)• Provide design/engineering services for clients to bring their ideas to reality• Expand machining capabilities and skills (Hurco Controller)

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

• Design and fabricate a 2 axis “skyclaw” robot for students to implement control systems• Design and interface mechanical, computer, and electrical systems involving sensors and motors• Ensure simple interface for students with little electrical or software experience

Hampton Virginia

• Test Engineer for HYMETS Facility (Arc Jet Hypersonic Flow Simulation)• Most work done here was with composite material test samples for re-entry conditions• Develop and document facilities and procedure to 3D scan test samples and use QA methods to analyze test results• Design and produce thermal imaging system for Electron Beam Freeform Fabrication 3D printer to be used for feedback control in a metal 3D printing process (electrical and mechanical)• Interface Arduino with LABView to ease integration of device with larger system

• Design and Manufacture components and assemblies for physics and chemistry experiments• Proficient in 4 axis CNC mills (HAAS Fanuc controller), lathe, ARC welder, wire EDM• G-Code programming and CAM software proficiency (Espirit, CAMWorks, MasterCAM)• Communicate with clients regarding technical, design, and manufacturing issues• Train students and professors on proper and safe utilization of shop equipment

Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center

• Continued work on RockSat-C sub-orbital launch project (See Design Team Experience)• Supervised machinists assigned to production, completing assembly and rocket integration• Fabricated mechanical and electrical systems for spaceflight hardware including flight monitoring and data acquisition systems• Designed and built a robotic hand used to transport fragile objects• Complete mechanical drawings and FEA for the hand and rocket payload components.

Irvine, Ca - Ayn Rand Institute

- Practiced the philosophy of objectivism in a professional environment- Transposed audio logs for digital archiving- Researched relevant literature and produced summaries

Master'S Degree, Electrical And Computer Engineering, 3.62

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.15

Activities and Societies: AIAA Student Chapter (aerospace engineering club), Rock Climbing ClubDesigned, manufactured, and launched a NASA.