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Riverside, California, United States

● Created a mathematical model of spring-like properties of soft actuators to investigate potential use to actively dissipatetremors so patients can lead a more comfortable and independent life.● Examined different control modes, which can actively or passively dissipate tremors, by performing a simulation of multiplecontrol states with Matlab and improved attenuation performance by 25%.● Built six soft twisting pneumatic actuators to use in testing and prototyping.

Riverside, Ca

● Facilitated communication between 3 sub-teams by guiding them through the design process and establishing concrete parameters to remain within to ensure that all systems of the Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) work harmoniously together.● Optimized durability and efficiency of design through SolidWorks FEA analysis, optimizing joint strength, frame robustness for rough drops, energy utilization, and payload space.● 3D print and source parts that provide sufficient strength and appropriate weight to develop prototypes that can fit within the parameters of the competition rules and the UAV bay area.● Collaborated with four sub-teams to integrate a lowering, winch, and release mechanism into the UGV chassis without compromising the packaging space inside.

Columbus, Indiana, United States

● Created and verified new fuel injector needle testing standards, including a Gage R&R study for reliability, cutting machine costs by $100,000 globally. Established correlation between new and old values for direct comparison.● Redesigned a Lovejoy L-type coupling spider to replicate field failures under realistic conditions, allowing for play within the coupling, preventing abrupt impacts, and accelerating the testing timeline by three months.● Conducted Dimensional Variation Analysis to investigate and resolve a critical leakage issue occurring within the Fueling and Performance Testing Rig while validating its performance.● Performed rigorous dimensional inspections on Rig components to verify that all elements meet print specifications.● Generated CAD models and assemblies from existing GD&T detailed drawings of test tooling with CREO Parametric.

Yucaipa, California, United States

● Calibrated and programmed optical gauging and measuring equipment to measure high-precision parts for aerospace and telecommunications.● Pioneered a custom-made, DCS quality control software trial; and integrating the new software into the existing quality control infrastructure to streamline the process and increase efficiency.● Inspected part quality using optical gauging machines and microscopes to support daily production.