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California, United States

Mountain View, California, Us

Mechanical Integrator | Mechanical Interface Management | Layout Optimization CollaboratorKey Achievements:- Drive spatial layout trades, optimize outer mold lines, and lead drawing tree philosophy development for FAA certifiable documentation. - Implement robust mechanical interface management processes, oversee change management meetings, and manage engineering BOM handoffs. - Lead fly-through meetings for mechanical alignment and contribute to ME design process development. - Collaborate with the CM team on best practices and tool developments for NX and Teamcenter.

Hyperloop Integration Leader | Mechanical System Design | Layout OptimizationKey achievements:- Lead the integration efforts through to the assembly of the novel Hyperloop Pod. - Managed NX CAD and allocation of space reservations.- Ownership of TeamCenter eBOM and coordination of handoff of designs to manufacturing.- Developed CAD best practices for design efficiency and loading performance.- Owned designs for critical subsystem mounting, and experimental hardware.- Contributed to early-stage layout discussions of a cargo focused product.Passionate about innovation in transportation technology.

Hardware Integration Coordinator | Design-to-Final Assembly Liaison | Configuration Management LeaderKey Achievements:- Orchestrated seamless communication among hardware development teams to swiftly address technical issues- Developed and implemented an upgraded hardware configuration management tool, boosting project efficiency- Led tracking of critical technical metrics, optimizing vehicle mass, CG, and program progress- Elevated team morale by enhancing design progress visibility through high-level status documents- Successfully managed and mentored a summer intern, contributing to team growth and success

Boulder, Co, Us

Contributed to the growth strategy of the ME department for professional development and industry outreach for students. Key Achievements:- Served as a resource to the entire ME student body for internship experience and professional development. - Led multiple recitation sections as a TA for an Engineering professionalism course.

Performed tasks as a Mechanical Design Engineer for the electromagnetic (EM) systems team. This entailed hardware design contributions to the levitation, propulsion, guidance, and braking systems of the Hyperloop Pod.• Contributed to hardware design on magnetic levitation, linear electric motors, guidance, and electromagnetic brake systems• Became well-versed in the design of 20+ feature assemblies while performing tolerance stacking analysis throughout• Drafted 50+ technical drawings while applying appropriate GD&T control frames and design for manufacturing• Coordinated with external vendors for processing, design consultations, and material selection (metals & polymers)• Managed and organized time to collaborate with team to establish and meet deadlines for 10+ simultaneous projects

Worked under the duties of a quality assurance technician utilizing state of the art inspection equipment to ensure manufactured parts adhered to dimensions and tolerances specified on technical drawings. Assessed and developed a cost estimation model that would input technical drawings or solids provided by customers and output the amount of time required for manufacturing that would more accurately dictate a quote to customers.• Contributed to part design, manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and delivery• 3D modeled in SolidWorks, drew, and inspected complex aerospace parts with 300+ features• Worked extensively with technical drawings to build 3D models, assess machinability, and inspection capability while using state of the art equipment• Worked under direct supervision of head engineer, company president, quality assurance lead, and interfaced with external vendors and partners

Boulder, Colorado, Us

Designed and led student workshops to foster enthusiasm towards the field of engineering and teach valuable skills of teamwork and problem solving with practical projects. The main project I helped design and teach was for a group of students to design and build a stereo speaker. The project developed technical skills in electronics, design, woodworking, and assembly.• Developed creative solutions to integrate electronics into student projects in facility serving all CU Engineering students• Designed and led workshops for hands-on student learning and skills development

Englewood, Co, Us

Worked under direct supervision of the company president, lead Engineers, and Architects where I gained the understanding of project progress from planning, bidding, designing, construction, and finishing. I gained an understanding of federal construction and observed client interactions. • Developed filing system to consolidate and organize paperwork for future reference• Performed reception tasks and communicated professionally with customers• Acquired knowledge of computer and phone systems, Word and Excel processing, and internal communications

Us

• Navigated communication with adults and kids to create a fun and rewarding experience.• Organized workout plans and instructed kids (ages 4-18) to advance their swimming skills• Helped organize an awards banquet for 100+ people• Used computer programs for weekly newsletters, awards, and communication

Mechanical Engineering

High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate