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• Leading and guiding a team of 4 undergraduate students to research, design, and develop a hybrid R/C vehicle.

Pomona, California, United States

• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
• Researching and analyzing landing gear configurations, and shock absorption methods for potential use for full-scale UAV.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Repair & Construction Engineering, Asset Management Group
• Conducted research and alternative analysis to recommend a chemical metering pump, enhancing safety and reducing maintenance requirements.
• Collaborated with Treatment Engineers and Operators to gather insights and obtain user feedback.
• Created job plans for chemical metering pump maintenance.

Bishop, California, United States

• Maximo & Well Maintenance Engineering Group
• Tested over 10 wells to conduct preventative maintenance and collected data to analyze motor and pump condition.
• Created drawings for well concrete footings using Civil 3D to bring wells up to standards.
• Performed video logging of wells to examine well and ground water conditions for further analysis.

Pomona, California, United States

• Researched methods to reduce porosity in metal (17-4PH) 3D printed parts for high pressure applications.
• Hydrostatically tested 3D printed pressure vessels and analyzed tensile testing data.
• Operated and troubleshooted Markforged Metal X printing, washing and sintering operations.
• Contacted and developed relationships with companies to obtain necessary services to support team operations

Pomona, California, United States

• Utilized Excel to perform trade matrices and derive requirements for fully autonomous blended wing body UAV and assisted with full-scale manufacturing.
• Investigated, identified, and tested propulsion components for UAV and fabricated custom electrical connectors for batteries and electric motors.
• Constructed a test stand that collects force data of different electric motor and propeller combinations.
• Supervised over five test flights and ensured safety and reliability through detailed pre-flight checklists

• Collaborated with ten team members to develop and provide a comprehensive presentation on a smart city, with innovative transportation and renewable energy systems to LA Metro staff/management.
• Explored and identified transportation and energy systems for potential use in Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Aided a team on the design and presentation of an above ground light rail train station.
• Redeveloped Real Estate structure applications using Microsoft Word to ensure consistency and ease of use.
• Assisted with the development of the LA Metro Real Estate web site.