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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.