Proficient in operating and maintaining a range of equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, plasma cutters, electronics prototyping, CNC machines, wood shop and machine shop tools, and more. Experienced in supporting student led design teams for diverse clients, guiding them through prototyping and tool utilization within the design kitchen. Skilled in guiding students on the use of various tools and equipment, as well as repairing machines.

Spent a semester working as an apprentice before leveling up to current Lab Assistant title. Learned from Lab Technicians and other Lab Assistants and completed training programs to advance to Lab Assistant.

Mentored and instructed high school students in various aspects of Engineering at Rice University's Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen. Facilitated hands-on projects encompassing microcontrollers, circuitry, gliders, machine learning, bridge construction, green hydrogen technology, and soldering AM radios. Provided guidance on selecting engineering disciplines and navigating college applications, emphasizing engineering ethics throughout. Through two 9-day sessions, guided students through the engineering design process. Collaboratively, students identified a problem of personal significance, progressing through ideation, prototyping, and testing phases before presenting their solutions in a Shark Tank-style competition to IEEE judges. Empowered students unfamiliar with hands-on engineering to pursue and explore the field, fostering enthusiasm and skill development.

Developed skills as an intern in the IT department at NECAM in Irving, TX.