As a Founding Member and the Operations Lead of the USC Field Robotics Lab, I have played a crucial role in establishing and managing the lab's operational framework from its inception. My responsibilities and achievements in this position include:Foundational Development: Instrumental in the establishment of the USC Field Robotics Lab. Contributed to setting the vision, goals, and initial strategies that laid the foundation for the lab’s future success and innovation in the field of robotics.Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the lab, ensuring smooth functioning and efficient management of resources. My role includes scheduling, resource allocation, and maintaining an optimal work environment for research and development activities.Project Coordination: Coordinate multiple robotics projects, liaising between teams, and ensuring that projects are progressing in line with set timelines and objectives. This involves managing the workflow, addressing challenges, and facilitating effective communication among team members.Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a primary liaison for the lab with university departments, industry partners, and funding bodies. This includes communicating the lab’s progress, negotiating support, and fostering relationships that benefit both the lab and its collaborators.Team Leadership and Mentorship: Lead a dynamic team of researchers and students, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As a founding member, I also mentor students and new researchers, guiding them in their projects and professional development.Resource Mobilization and Fundraising: Involved in fundraising activities and resource mobilization to support the lab's projects and initiatives. This includes grant writing, proposal development, and engaging with potential sponsors and donors.

Provided essential support to the Operations Lead in corporate solicitation efforts and operational improvements. This role entailed assisting in the development and execution of strategies for corporate engagement and fundraising, alongside optimizing internal processes to enhance overall operational efficiency and effectiveness.Assisted the propulsions lead designing and revamping thrust testing setup and procedure to increase accuracy and quantity of thrust, torque and current data to optimize aircraft systems.Collaborated closely with the landing gear lead to design and build landing gear components using fiberglass and carbon fiber, contributing to the successful development of high-quality landing gear for aircraft.

Assisted Chief Engineer in managing integration and flight testing of unmanned aircraft for AIAA Design-Build-Fly competition, specifically in overseeing the wing creation from design concept to manufactureAccompanied the Chief engineer in conducting literature reviews to research the best wing structure, which was then simulated through SolidWorks, and performed mathematical analysis of airfoil using Python and MATLAB to optimize design, effectively reducing dragConstructed aircraft components using handheld power tools and employed carbon fiber manipulation to fabricate the wing

Innovative Design and Development: Spearheaded the design of complex apparatus for drones, focusing on enhancing efficiency and safety in the delivery of medical supplies. My approach involved integrating advanced engineering principles with state-of-the-art technology to create systems that are not only precise and reliable but also effective in real-world applications.System Optimization for Accuracy and Reliability: Emphasized the importance of accuracy and reliability in our drone systems. This required meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of design and implementation, ensuring that our drones could consistently perform under varying conditions while maintaining the highest safety standards.Technology Integration: Actively involved in incorporating cutting-edge technologies into our drone systems. This included the use of advanced sensors, navigation systems, and automation technology to enhance the capabilities and performance of our drones, particularly in the context of medical supply delivery.Collaboration and Leadership: My role also involved coordinating with other departments, stakeholders, and clients to ensure that our drone solutions meet the specific needs and challenges of medical logistics.

Strategic Partnerships Development: Focused on identifying, cultivating, and securing partnerships with key industry leaders, academic institutions, and other organizations. These partnerships not only provide financial support but also open avenues for professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities for our members.Community Outreach: Actively engaged in community outreach programs to raise awareness about SHPE's mission and activities. This involved organizing events, workshops, and speaking engagements that promote STEM education and careers among Hispanic communities.Collaboration with Industry Experts: Coordinated with industry professionals to organize guest lectures, panel discussions, and workshops. These events provide our members with invaluable insights into the latest industry trends, career advice, and skill development opportunities.Marketing and Public Relations: Worked closely with our marketing team to effectively communicate our chapter's activities, successes, and partnership opportunities to a wider audience, including leveraging social media platforms for greater outreach and engagement.Event Management: Led the planning and execution of key SHPE events, ensuring they are aligned with our strategic objectives and provide maximum value to our members and partners.

Corporate Partnership Development: Spearhead the establishment and maintenance of strategic partnerships with corporate sponsors. This involves identifying potential partners, negotiating sponsorship deals, and maintaining fruitful relationships with our corporate supporters.Operational Management of Corporate Relations: Oversee the operational elements of our corporate partnerships, ensuring smooth collaboration and effective execution of joint initiatives. This includes coordinating logistics for events sponsored by our partners, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with our team's objectives and our partners' expectations.Fundraising and Sponsorship Campaigns: Lead fundraising efforts and sponsorship campaigns, essential for financing our team's endeavors, including vehicle procurement, modifications, and race participation. My role involves crafting compelling sponsorship proposals and presentations to potential sponsors, highlighting the unique opportunities and benefits of supporting SC Lemon Racing.Event Planning and Execution: Manage the planning and execution of events related to corporate partnerships. These events serve as platforms for showcasing our team's achievements and our sponsors' contributions, enhancing our visibility and appeal to potential sponsors.Team Collaboration and Leadership: Work closely with other team members, including engineers and marketing personnel, to align our operational strategies with the team's overall objectives. This collaborative approach ensures that our corporate operations support and amplify the team's engineering and racing goals.

Fundraising and Financial Growth: Spearheaded initiatives that successfully increased our chapter's funds by over 70%. This financial growth has been pivotal in supporting our chapter’s activities, outreach programs, and members' professional development.Corporate Partnerships: Drove a 40% increase in corporate partnerships, leveraging these relationships not just for financial gain but also as platforms for networking and career opportunities for our members. This involved negotiating sponsorships, organizing collaborative events, and maintaining ongoing engagement with corporate entities.Process Optimization: Implemented a comprehensive overhaul of the treasury process, introducing efficient, transparent, and effective financial management practices. This optimization ensured better tracking, reporting, and utilization of funds.Collaborative Initiatives: Actively facilitated partnerships with other organizations, both within and outside USC. These collaborations have been crucial in broadening our chapter’s impact, providing members with diverse experiences, and enhancing our visibility in the engineering community.

Providing administrative assistance, such as writing and editing e-mails, drafting memos, and preparing communications on the executive’s behalfMaintaining comprehensive and accurate records Performing minor accounting duties Organizing meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders, and organizing catering when necessary

Aided other members in Programming team to create events and programs to increase membership and retention. Work with University staff and faculty to orchestrate events effectively.

Operational Excellence in Partnership Initiatives: Oversee the operational aspects of partnership programs, ensuring seamless integration and execution of collaborative projects and events. This includes coordinating logistics, managing resources, and aligning team efforts with partner expectations.Fundraising and Resource Mobilization: Drive fundraising initiatives and resource mobilization strategies, focusing on expanding our network of corporate sponsors and university supporters. This involves crafting compelling proposals, presenting to potential sponsors, and stewarding ongoing relationships to secure continued support.University Liaison and Advocacy: Act as the primary liaison between USC ColorStack and university departments, advocating for the needs of our members and ensuring alignment with university policies and goals. This includes collaborating on joint initiatives, workshops, and events that enhance the educational experience of our members.Performance Analysis and Reporting: Regularly assess the effectiveness of our corporate and university relations strategies, using data-driven insights to refine our approach and enhance the impact of our partnerships.

Collaborated with a Ph.D. mentor to develop a Python software for autonomous stocktrading through Alpaca platform, which involved creating analytical models to simulate varied investment styles and developing a model to automatically invest and trade stocks based on user capital and investment preferences.